Cadillac Ranch to Albuquerque

We start in Amarillo at Cadillac Ranch, one of the most famous Route 66 landmarks. From there, we head toward Adrian, Texas, the official midpoint of Route 66, then cross into New Mexico. This episode is loaded with classic Route 66 scenery: abandoned motels, old signs, vintage service stations, wide-open roads, and the beautiful weirdness that makes the Mother Road so special.

Route covered

Amarillo, Texas to Albuquerque, New Mexico

Major stops

• Cadillac Ranch
• Route 66 Midpoint
• Blue Swallow Motel
• Tee Pee Curios

Best moments

• Leaving our layer of paint at Cadillac Ranch
• The halfway marker — 1,139 miles each way
• Tucumcari's neon coming on at dusk

Mechanical challenges

New Mexico brings incredible scenery, but also more Brownie heat and mechanical stress.

Travel notes

Cadillac Ranch, Adrian's midpoint, the New Mexico state line, Russell's Travel Center, Tucumcari, the Blue Swallow Motel, and Tee Pee Curios.

The beautiful weirdness that makes the Mother Road so special.