Day Itinerary
11 Activities
Day 2
222 mi
Go West! Gallup to Flagstaff
Day two of your sunny southwest road trip is easy interstate driving and takes you from Route 66 in Gallup to a new state - Arizona - and another spectacular national park - Petrified Forest National Park. The overnight and dinner will be in Flagstaff, Arizona.
There's an opportunity to charge the vehicle in the morning and mid-afternoon since this portion of the road trip is 183 miles.
As always, wear comfortable shoes for the walking activities.
There's an opportunity to charge the vehicle in the morning and mid-afternoon since this portion of the road trip is 183 miles.
As always, wear comfortable shoes for the walking activities.
2.8 mi
10 min
Earl's Family Restaurant
Restaurant
Open Details
Good morning! Pick up breakfast from one of the most famous restaurants in Gallup - Earl's Family Restaurant. Specialties include hearty omelettes and pancakes.
The charge station is just down the street so you can have your meal while charging.
The charge station is just down the street so you can have your meal while charging.
3.4 mi
10 min
Electrify America Charging Station
Open Details
Charge your vehicle while you have breakfast. Use this time to check the weather and maps.
Type: CCS 4 Stations, 7 Plugs Power: 150-350 kW
Type: CCS 4 Stations, 7 Plugs Power: 150-350 kW
70.1 mi
1 hr 10 min
Petrified Forest National Park
First stop today is the otherworldly Petrified Forest National Park, conveniently located off of Interstate 40. In just an hour you can drive through the park and stop at a few of the overlooks.
Named for the large deposits of petrified wood found in the area, it's also the only park in the national park system with a section of Route 66 in it.
There are many interesting things to see and do in the park. A few of the more outstanding are linked below.
The park is open every day 8 am - 6 pm. Note: Arizona doesn't recognize Daylight Savings so the park is an hour earlier than New Mexico, Utah, and the Navajo Nation.
Entrance fee is $25 or free with an America the Beautiful National Park Pass. Visit the official website for park alerts and more info.
Named for the large deposits of petrified wood found in the area, it's also the only park in the national park system with a section of Route 66 in it.
There are many interesting things to see and do in the park. A few of the more outstanding are linked below.
The park is open every day 8 am - 6 pm. Note: Arizona doesn't recognize Daylight Savings so the park is an hour earlier than New Mexico, Utah, and the Navajo Nation.
Entrance fee is $25 or free with an America the Beautiful National Park Pass. Visit the official website for park alerts and more info.
12 mi
25 min
Newspaper Rock State Historic Monument
Open Details
Visit the centuries old Newspaper Rock. This area is an exceptional example of over 650 petroglyphs or rock carvings, covering a group of rockfaces.
6.8 mi
20 min
Blue Mesa Trailhead
Park
Open Details
The Blue Mesa area in Petrified National Forest National Park looks like it's from a different planet. Walk as much or as little as you like on the relatively easy paved paths to discover a bounty of blue, gray pink and purple hills. Even if you don't get out to walk, the drive to the trailhead is gorgeous.
13 mi
25 min
Rainbow Forest Museum
Museum
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Don't miss this unique museum and the opportunity to see a real working paleo lab. Inside this historic building are paleontological exhibits and skeleton displays of prehistoric animals. Outside are walking paths with some of the finest petrified wood specimens in the park. You can even watch the park movie and buy souvenirs in the bookstore.
21.2 mi
25 min
Wigwam Motel
Lodging
Open Details
To access the interstate again, the drive through the park ends in the small town of Holbrook. While there, don't miss the Route 66 Wigwam Motel that features rooms that look like tips. Built in the 1930's and 1940's, the Wigwam Motel is a step back in time and even has some classic cars sitting around.
1.8 mi
5 min
Aliberto's Mexican Food
Restaurant
Open Details
Lunch is tasty burritos from Aliberto's Mexico Food. Choose to dine in or order to-go if you think you need to charge the vehicle again.
33.5 mi
40 min
Standin' on The Corner Foundation
Park
Open Details
Winslow, Arizona is another Route 66 town made famous by the American rock band The Eagles, when they sang about "standing on the corner in Winslow, Arizona" in their hit song Take it Easy.
Stop to get your photo taken at the famous corner and see other Route 66 sights around the cute historic downtown.
Stop to get your photo taken at the famous corner and see other Route 66 sights around the cute historic downtown.
1.9 mi
10 min
Electrify America Charging Station
Open Details
Charge up here before moving further. Here you can buy something to bite at the nearby cafes as well.
Type: CCS 4 Stations, 7 Plugs Power: 50-150 kW
Type: CCS 4 Stations, 7 Plugs Power: 50-150 kW
55.5 mi
1 hr
Little America Hotel Flagstaff
Open Details
Hello Flagstaff! After a busy day, check into one of Flagstaff's most unique hotels - Little America Hotel.
Established in 1952, this special property has been hosting visitors to Flagstaff a long time. Little America is part of Grand America Hotels & Resorts, strategically placed in some of the best western locations in the country.
In the middle of 500 acres of beautiful ponderosa pines, you'll enjoy well appointed rooms and plenty of amenities including a pool and hot tub.
Even dinner tonight will be onsite at the at the Silver Pine Restaurant. They serve food until 9 pm and you can choose from things such as prime rib, braised short ribs or pan seared salmon. For more choices, check out the menu here and don't skip dessert.
There is charging station nearby and you can either charge tonight or in the morning before you head out. Until then, good night!
Established in 1952, this special property has been hosting visitors to Flagstaff a long time. Little America is part of Grand America Hotels & Resorts, strategically placed in some of the best western locations in the country.
In the middle of 500 acres of beautiful ponderosa pines, you'll enjoy well appointed rooms and plenty of amenities including a pool and hot tub.
Even dinner tonight will be onsite at the at the Silver Pine Restaurant. They serve food until 9 pm and you can choose from things such as prime rib, braised short ribs or pan seared salmon. For more choices, check out the menu here and don't skip dessert.
There is charging station nearby and you can either charge tonight or in the morning before you head out. Until then, good night!