Should I use SatNav or a map?
That all depends on whether you’re a belt ‘n’ braces person – a map is essential whereas SatNav is optional. The biggest problem with GPS navigation is that it defaults to providing you with the shortest/quickest journey from A to B, and Route 66 is far from the shortest/quickest journey from Chicago to LA! If you’re hoping to rent a SatNav along with your car then it’ll be pretty useless as an accurate guide to Route 66 as it won’t contain the necessary “waypoints” to shape your path. However, if you’ll be taking your own SatNav then it would be possible to store a specific series of “waypoints” to force it into directing you via specific GPC co-ordinates. A GPS guide to Route 66 can be downloaded here for less than $5, although as I’ve never followed it I can’t endorse it’s accuracy. I’m a traditionalist and personally prefer the map option. Of course this isn’t particularly practical if you’re driving solo but if you have a partner to help navigate this shouldn’t be a problem. My bi
