Signed length
about 2,655 miState-Focused Routes
Explore Route 60 one state segment at a time.
These 9 itineraries cover every US 60 state segment, so you can plan single-state adventures or chain segments into a full corridor journey. Each route also includes image inspiration and historical reading links.
Coverage
9 statesOriginal designation
1926Route type
Cross-regional U.S. HighwayFact sources
[1] Wikipedia: U.S. Route 60 [2] FHWA: U.S. Numbered Highway System
Source linkage
Core claims use references listed on the citations page, including FHWA and state route sources.
Maintained by
Bartlesville Col-Hi Sooner Alumni Club
Review policy
Quarterly review cycle. Last reviewed on February 17, 2026. Travel details can change. Verify current road conditions, closures, hours, and availability with official local sources before departure.
Interactive Route 60 State Selector
Click a state to zoom map boundaries and highlight the suggested Route 60 segment.
Route segment Drive Tracker
Selected: Arizona - Arizona Desert Segment
Want the story behind the road?
Use the Highway 60 history pages to understand how each segment evolved from early auto trails into the modern coast-to-coast corridor.
Arizona Desert Segment
Arizona
US 60 crosses western desert terrain into the Phoenix area and climbs toward central Arizona high country.
- Brenda
- Wickenburg
- Phoenix
- Mesa
- Globe
New Mexico Plains Segment
New Mexico
US 60 stretches across central and eastern New Mexico with wide skies and long-distance road-trip pacing.
- Springerville
- Quemado
- Socorro
- Vaughn
- Clovis
Texas Panhandle Segment
Texas
US 60 cuts across the Texas Panhandle with practical stops and classic cross-plains driving rhythm.
- Farwell
- Muleshoe
- Amarillo
- Panhandle
- Canadian
Oklahoma Main Street Segment
Oklahoma
US 60 connects Panhandle landscapes to north-central Oklahoma towns and regional commerce corridors.
- Arnett
- Seiling
- Fairview
- Ponca City
- Vinita
Missouri Ozark-to-Plains Segment
Missouri
US 60 runs across southern Missouri with a blend of Ozark foothills, service towns, and freight travel corridors.
- Joplin
- Springfield
- Cabool
- Sikeston
- Charleston
Illinois River Gateway Segment
Illinois
US 60 travels through southern Illinois as a key east-west connector near major river crossings.
- Cairo
- Mounds
- Karnak
- Metropolis
- Brookport
Kentucky River Country Segment
Kentucky
US 60 links river communities and historic downtowns across Kentucky's western and central regions.
- Paducah
- Owensboro
- Louisville
- Frankfort
- Ashland
West Virginia Mountain Gateway
West Virginia
US 60 in West Virginia blends river cities, mountain grades, and historic Appalachian travel routes.
- Huntington
- Charleston
- Lewisburg
- White Sulphur Springs
- Gauley Bridge
Virginia Tidewater Segment
Virginia
US 60 crosses Virginia from mountain edge to Hampton Roads, finishing near the Atlantic coast.
- Covington
- Lexington
- Richmond
- Williamsburg
- Virginia Beach
Route Planning FAQs
How should I use the state route pages?
Start with the state page that matches your entry point, then chain neighboring states to build a full corridor itinerary.
Can I drive all of US Route 60 in one trip?
Yes. Many travelers split the full corridor into 10 to 14 days, adjusting daily mileage by terrain and stop density.
Do these route pages include historical resources?
Yes. Each state card includes links to historical context so you can combine practical route planning with regional history.