Where to stop

Best places to stop between Minneapolis and Phoenix

The I-35, I-40 and I-17 drive runs about 1,640 miles and 24 hours. These are the towns worth pulling off for, in the order you reach them, with how far into the drive each one sits.

1. Mile 452 of 1640

   1. Kansas City, MO

   A good first break, about 6.6 hours out of Minneapolis. Stretch, refuel and grab real food.

   Hotels in Kansas CityWhere to stay in Kansas City

2. Mile 979 of 1640

   2. Amarillo, TX

   This is the halfway mark and the best overnight on the route, with 661 miles left to Phoenix.

   Hotels in AmarilloWhere to stay in Amarillo

3. Mile 1278 of 1640

   3. Albuquerque, NM

   The last big stop before Phoenix, 362 miles to go. Top off the tank here.

   Hotels in AlbuquerqueWhere to stay in Albuquerque

Sights worth the detour

• Kansas City barbecue
• Route 66 in Amarillo and Albuquerque
• Sedona detour off I-17

Gas, food and rest areas by mile

Open the route in XCRSN to see every gas station, EV charger, rest area and restaurant listed by mile, with live fuel prices.

More on this drive

• Full drive guide
• Can you drive it in one day?
• Halfway point
• Gas cost