WHERE THE MOTHER ROAD BEGINS

Since 1926

Route 66 defined a remarkable era in our nation’s history – and it lives on today in Illinois' many Route 66 roadside attractions, museums, and restaurants – it's the shining ribbon of blacktop we call 'The Mother Road'.

Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway

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Click the Centennial logo to purchase merchandise available only through the Byway and click the Experience logo to learn more about the Illinois State Fairgrounds Route 66 Experience!

Featured Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway Member

Odell, IL

On the National Register of Historic Places, this gas station was built in 1932 and served travelers until 1975. Now owned by the Village of Odell, it was restored with the help of the Illinois Route 66 Association’s Preservation Committee. A digital audio player makes audio messages available to visitors at any time.

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Standard Oil Gasoline Station
400 South West Street
Odell, IL 60460
(815) 998-2133

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Events on Illinois Route 66

  • The History of Renaissance featuring Annie Haslam and Jim McCarty

    Wildey Theatre 252 North Main Street, Edwardsville, IL, United States

    The History of Renaissance featuring Annie Haslam and Jim McCarty at The Wildey Theatre in Edwardsville. “An intimate discussion and visual presentation of the band’s extraordinary history followed by a…

  • For The Love Of Lennon at The Curve Inn

    The Curve Inn 3219 S. 6th Street Rd, Springfield, IL, United States

    Doing their Beatles thang at The Curve on Friday, November 21st from 7-10pm. Central Illinois premier Beatles tribute band, spinning vocal rich renditions of all your favorite Beatles songs. Comprised…

  • The Ex-Bombers 15th Anniversary Bash

    Buzz Bomb Brewing 406 East Adams Street, Springfield, IL, United States

    The Ex-Bombers celebrate our 15th year as a band with the bash to end all bashes on Saturday, Nov. 22 in Springfield, IL at Buzz Bomb Brewing. Somehow in the…

  • Drain for the Cure – Sunday Funday for Simmons Cancer Institute

    Route 66 Motorheads Bar-Grill-Museum 600 Toronto Rd, Springfield, IL, United States

    Springfield Plastics’ Sunday Funday for Drain for the Cure is happening this Sunday, November 23, at Route 66 Motorheads! With local bands Deja Voodoo and Lick Creek taking the stage…

  • Illinois Local 5th Annual Holiday Market on Small Business Saturday

    Illinois State Fairgrounds 801 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield, IL, United States

    Join Illinois Local, an official American Express Neighborhood Champion, for the Illinois Local 5th Annual Holiday Market on Small Business Saturday, November 29, from 9 am to 4 pm. Entry…