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USA TODAY reporter Sarah D. Wire had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to drive Route 66 from Chicago to Santa Monica, California, with her kids and her parents as part of USA TODAY's American Journeys series.
American road trip: Three generations, two cars, 2,000 miles on Route 66
On Route 66’s 100th anniversary, a cross‑country road trip with my kids and parents became less about distance — and more about time together.




