Missouri, United States
Historic Route 66 Missouri
Mother Road through Meramec Caverns and Springfield.
St. Louis → Joplin
- Distance
- 287 mi
- Level
- Easy
- Type
- Scenic
- Season
- April - November
Highlights
- Chain of Rocks Bridge
- Meramec Caverns
- Red's Giant Hamburg
Must ride
★ 8.0/ 10
Risks
TrafficTouristsPhoto stopsWildlifeSummer heat
Fuel stops
St. LouisSpringfieldJoplin
Food stops
Springfield

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