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Things To Do On An Elkhart to Los Angeles Roadtrip
Small towns, route 66 attractions and natural beauty - this route has it all! Drive from Elkhart to LA from only $1 per day in a brand new RV straight from the factory floor. Here's our itinerary so you can start planning your budget roadtrip 🚐
Day 1: Elkhart > Springfield
Drive Time: ~4.5 hrs
Stops:
Optional break in Champaign for lunch or groceries
In Springfield: Visit the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library or walk the Old State Capitol
Overnight: Springfield RV park or campground

Day 2: Springfield > St Louis > Cuba
Drive Time: ~3.5 hrs
Stops:
Morning: Quick walk around Gateway Arch
Optional: City Museum or Forest Park
Scenic Route 66 detour to Cuba, MO – cool murals and small-town charm
Overnight: RV park near Cuba, MO

Day 3: Cuba > Tulsa
Drive Time: ~5 hrs
Stops:
Route 66 stops like Meramec Caverns or Devil’s Elbow
Grab a bite at Pops 66 Soda Ranch in Arcadia
Walk through downtown Tulsa or relax at Gathering Place
Overnight: Tulsa RV park

Day 4: Tulsa > Amarillo > Santa Rosa
Drive Time: ~6.5 hrs
Stops:
Midday break at Cadillac Ranch near Amarillo
Optional: Dinner or Route 66 stop in Tucumcari
Overnight: Santa Rosa RV campground (check out Blue Hole if you want a swim!)

Day 5: Santa Rosa > Santa Fe > Petrified Forest > Holbrook
Drive Time: ~6 hrs
Stops:
Morning in Santa Fe (coffee, plaza stroll)
Scenic drive into Arizona
Afternoon visit to Petrified Forest National Park
Overnight: Holbrook (Wigwam Motel or nearby RV park)

Day 6: Holbrook > Sedona > Kingman
Drive Time: ~5.5 hrs
Stops:
Morning in Sedona for red rock views (or a short hike)
Cruise old Route 66 through Seligman
Arrive in Kingman for a relaxed night
Overnight: Kingman RV park

Day 7: Kingman > Joshua Tree National Park
Drive Time: ~4.5 hrs
Stops:
Stop at Oatman, AZ (wild burros, Old West vibes)
Late afternoon arrival at Joshua Tree for a sunset walk or stargazing
Overnight: Joshua Tree or Yucca Valley RV park

Day 8: Joshua Tree > Los Angeles
Drive Time: ~2.5 hrs
Stops:
Optional breakfast or brunch in Palm Springs
Arrive in LA
Ideas: once you've dropped off your RV head to Santa Monica or Griffith Observatory

After crossing 8 states you've finally arrived in LA!
Calculadora de Combustible de Elkhart a Los Angeles

Costo Estimado de Combustible
$290
Basado en el precio promedio de gasolina $4 por galón