Springfield launches Route 66 centennial celebration drawing crowds and global attention

Route 66 turns, and the national celebration is kicking off right in Springfield, Missouri. AAA Missouri spokesman Nick Chabarria joins us from the birthplace of the Mother Road, where travelers from across the country are gearing up for a once-in-a-lifetime road trip. With new centennial maps, big crowds expected, and plenty of nostalgia in the air, this is shaping up to be one of the biggest travel stories of 2026.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.