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App Features
WESTBOUND & EASTBOUND DIRECTIONS
Navigation 66 is a reliable guide for every traveller on Route 66, whether travelling from west to east or vica-versa
ROUTE A or ROUTE B
On ROUTE A you will find all the most famous attractions of the Mother Road. Route B will help you discover chosen older or less known parts of Route 66
OFFLINE NAVIGATION
Offline navigation will still reliably and safely take you through passages of Route 66 without mobile signal
ALWAYS UP TO DATE
During the whole year we are watching closed access road on Route 66 and always navigate you on current detours. We are constantly updating the POI directory, so you won't miss anything interesting on Route 66
TURN BY TURN NAVIGATION
Enjoy advantages of our turn by turn navigation which will safely keep you on historic Route 66 and will show you all the attractive POI on the way
MORE THAN 900 POI
Discover more than 880 sites on Route 66 which are worth seeing on your travels. We are constantly looking for new sites and points of interest for you every day
EASY TO USE
If you are riding a motorbike or a car, our application is always easy to use. It is specifically designed in a way, so it can help you enjoy your trip
SAVE YOUR TRIPS
Prepare your itinerary in advance and then you can activate the saved routes when you need them
More features
NAVIGATE TO 66 START POINT
Are you located in Chicago or Los Angeles and would like to start your trip from the official start point of Route 66? No problem :)
POI NAVIGATION
Did a selected point of interest captivate you? You can access navigation directions directly from the detail of POI
SEARCH BY POI
Would you like to access the navigation directly from the hotel or other POI in your final destination city? Just enter it while planning your itinerary
ROUTE 66 NEWS
You can read articles from server Route66News.com directly in the application
EVENTS
Heading for a trip on Route 66 trip? Have a look if there is something interesting happening in your neighbourhood and experience one-off events on your adventure
TRAVEL REPORT
Report any incident on Route 66 and let other travellers know about it
S.O.S
Did you get into trouble on Route 66? Call for help directly from the application!
SPEED WARNING
You also control your speed in navigation. If you exceed maximum allowed speed, app will alert you by color change.
No more getting lost on Route 66
We make it easy for you to explore the Mother road
Don’t trouble yourself with maps and/or turnings, just enjoy your trip. Be an easy rider!
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Frequently asked questions
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Getting Started with Route 66 Navigation App
Route 66 Navigation is a mobile app designed to enhance your travel experience, ensuring you stay on the historic Route 66 while highlighting points of interest so you won't miss out. It's available for free download from the AppStore or Google Play.
Once installed, you can choose to navigate directly (a paid feature) or access the application dashboard via the MENU button from the home screen.
Free features include:
- PLACES TO VISIT: A catalog of over 1200 attractions along Route 66, organized by city and state.
- GUIDE: A multilingual guide to Route 66 available in up to eight languages.
- PASSPORT: Comprehensive information about The Mother Road Route 66 Passport.
- EVENTS & NEWS: Stay updated with interesting events and news related to Route 66.
- S.O.S.: Emergency contact details
- ROUTE 66 E-SHOP: Purchase merchandise straight from within the app.
- CARPLAY INSTRUCTIONS: Detailed instructions for Apple CARPLAY users.
To access premium features such as offline maps, specific routes on Route 66, turn-by-turn offline voice navigation, and saving default trips; a subscription purchase is required. This could be either for one week or one year period.
Upon purchasing a subscription and tapping 'Navigate', a map displaying your current location will appear. If you're in U.S., this would be accurate. You can then input any city on Route 66 in the FROM field along with your destination in TO field; it calculates your route regardless of where you are. Ready? Hit that road!
If not on Route 66 yet? No worries! Simply zoom out and pan across until you see its route marked clearly on your map which can be adjusted as per preference!
In the upcoming segments of our Route 66 Navigation series, we will offer comprehensive information and a video explaining the navigation process. Don't forget to check out our video as well.
Check video on our Route 66 Navigation Facebook page
Route 66 Navigation – what you get for free and which features are paid
Route 66 Navigation operates on a freemium model, meaning it's free to download with some features available at no cost, while others require payment.
▪️Why isn't Route 66 Navigation entirely free?
The adage "if you're not paying for the product, you are the product" often applies to free apps that sell user data or solicit funds from small businesses.
However, Route 66 Navigation doesn't engage in these practices.
Instead, its income supports software operations including testing and updates along historic Route 66, customer service provision and more.
No user data is sold nor money solicited from local businesses on Route 66 - instead we actively support them without charge. Your purchase contributes towards this cause as well.
Subscription fees cover not only developer salaries but also licensing fees paid per user to map providers along with Google and Apple charges plus all taxes (local taxes, VAT etc.).
▪️ What subscription options does the app offer?
Route 66 Navigation offers non-renewable and non-consumable weekly or annual subscriptions so there won't be any unexpected charges.
- Weekly Subscription ($19.99): Introduced due to demand from travelers who only need short-term access when traveling parts of Route 66.
- Annual Subscription ($39.99): Ideal for those needing ample time to plan multiple trips along Route 66 throughout the year.
The reason we don't provide a 2 or 3-week subscription is due to cost considerations. Sustainable operating the application requires significant funding, resulting in a two-week subscription costing as much as an annual one. To ensure fairness and value for our users, we've maximized the duration of our subscriptions.
▪️ What do you get for free?
- Complete access to POIs
- Events
- 200-page Ultimate Route 66 Guide Book in 8 languages
- News from Route 66
- And other features
After purchase the license, these features will be unlocked:
▪️ Navigation for historic Route 66
We’ll keep you on historic Route 66 all the time. No dead-ends, highways, or wrong directions. Plus comfortable ride or drive thru big cities!
▪️ Offline maps
Online apps are useless on many sections of Route 66 without data service. Route 66 Navigation works in full offline mode. Save $50 and more for data roaming with us!
▪️ Your position on Route 66
Show your position on the map, check where historic Route 66 is and plan your trip with following all the attractions on the side of the road.
▪️ POI notifications
Enjoy your trip as much as you can with our unique feature. You’ll get notifications on your display when you approach any of Route 66 attractions.
▪️ Saved trips
Plan your trip in advance and save your trips on Route 66 day-by-day. Later you can tap on the saved trips and just go!
▪️ Up-to-date maps
There are many maps of historic Route 66. But only with us you’ll get updated routes with all new closures or detours.
▪️ West or East? As you wish!
Route 66 Navigation works in both directions. This is exactly what you need on your memorable Route 66 trip!
How can I get my Route 66 business on your app?
Our goal is to help all businesses related to Route 66, so you are more than welcome. It's easy, but we need your cooperation. Please, send us good quality photo of your business, but use your own pictures, or images with free copyright for use in our app. Also we need information like: NAME OF BUSINESS, STREET AND NUMBER, CITY, STATE, PHONE, URL, DESCRIPTION, OPENING HOURS, (c) TEXT (name of author), (c) IMAGE (name of author). Please, remember, that description must be written for travelers, just describe what about your business is and avoid useless marketing phrases, please. In the interest of quality of service for travelers, we reserve the right to shorten or modify your text, or in certain cases to disallow the posting.
Does the app work outside of the USA?
Yes and no. The whole Route 66 Navigation app content features are working properly wherever an internet connection is available. However, the functions associated with your location do not work in the navigation part of the app outside of the USA. Conversely, if you manually configure the route from point A to point B on Route 66, you can prepare and save the itinerary of your entire Route 66 trip outside of the USA.
Can I use navigation in locations other than Route 66?
Yes, but with some limitations. Navigation is set to connect travelers to the nearest Route 66 point and allow them to ride Route 66 in the selected direction, either west or east. It may, therefore, be offered a longer or less efficient route compared to other navigation systems. Instead, directly on Route 66, your app will navigate only on Route 66 to show you a route on Route 66 even if you turn out to another route. :)
I found an error in the app
We've worked hard to bring you an app with top-quality content. We also went through the entire Route 66 twice to make sure that the selected routes are set up correctly. However, an error may occur. Also, in the name of other travelers, we will be grateful for any feedback that will help us improve the features, content, or services that the app brings. Please write to us, we pay attention to every message.
Will you add new features to your app?
Of course! We believe that thanks to the great interest of Route 66 travelers, we will be able to continually improve and expand our application with new features to bring all travelers the best experience during their trip on Route 66.
Contact us
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Touch Media s.r.o., Bratislava, Europe
Our working hours
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