Kingman to Barstow: Into California

We start in Kingman, Arizona and head toward California. The morning begins with the murals and historic downtown energy of Kingman before we make our way toward Needles and into the desert.

Route covered

Kingman, Arizona to Barstow, California

Major stops

• Kingman, Arizona
• Needles, California
• Roy's Motel & Cafe

Best moments

• Pulling into Roy's — the town almost frozen in time
• What the Mojave does to tired trucks on the last full day

Mechanical challenges

The road is hot, the trucks are tired, and the finish line is close.

Travel notes

Kingman, Needles, Amboy and Roy's Motel & Cafe, the California desert, Ludlow, and Barstow.

The final full day before Santa Monica.