Things To Do On An Elkhart to San Francisco Roadtrip

2400 miles full of national parks, route 66 charm, and small towns. Here's our sample itinerary to help you get started planning your Imoova RV roadtrip!

Carl W

Relocation Specialist

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Day 1: Elkhart > Springfield

Drive Time: ~4.5 hrs

Stops:

  • After picking up your RV head for lunch or groceries in Champaign, IL

  • Optional: Visit Lincoln Home National Historic Site

Overnight: Springfield RV campground

Day 2: Springfield > St Louis > Cuba

Drive Time: ~3.5 hrs

Stops:

  • Morning: Explore the Gateway Arch

  • Afternoon: Route 66 murals in Cuba, MO

Overnight: RV park in or near Cuba

Day 3: Cuba > Tulsa

Drive Time: ~5 hrs

Stops:

  • Optional stop at Meramec Caverns or Devil’s Elbow

  • Quick detour through Joplin for Route 66 nostalgia

Overnight: Tulsa RV park

Day 4: Tulsa > Oklahoma > Amarillo

Drive Time: ~6 hrs

Stops:

  • Lunch in Oklahoma City

  • Photo op at Cadillac Ranch near Amarillo

Overnight: Amarillo

Day 5: Amarillo > Santa Fe

Drive Time: ~4.5 hrs

Stops:

  • Optional: Tucumcari murals and Route 66 museum

  • Arrive early in Santa Fe – explore plaza, shops, art

Overnight: Santa Fe RV park

Day 6: Santa Fe > Petrified Forest > Holbrook

Drive Time: ~5.5 hrs

Stops:

  • Explore Petrified Forest National Park and Painted Desert

  • Optional: Blue Mesa Trail short hike

Overnight: Holbrook

Day 7: Holbrook > Flagstaff > Williams

Drive Time: ~3 hrs

Stops:

  • Walk in Flagstaff or explore Coconino National Forest

  • Optional: Visit Lowell Observatory

  • Settle into Williams (gateway to Grand Canyon)

Overnight: Williams RV park

Day 8: Williams > Grand Canyon > Kingman

Drive Time: ~4.5 hrs (with detour)

Stops:

  • Half-day visit to Grand Canyon South Rim

  • Scenic drive through Seligman (classic Route 66)

Overnight: Kingman RV park

Day 9: Kingman > Mojave Desert > Bakersfield

Drive Time: ~5.5 hrs

Stops:

  • Optional: Detour through Mojave National Preserve

  • Fuel/food break in Barstow

Overnight: Bakersfield area RV park

Day 10: Bakersfield > Yosemite

Drive Time: ~5 hrs

Stops:

  • Climb into the Sierra foothills

  • Arrive late afternoon near Yosemite’s south or west entrance

Overnight: RV park near Yosemite

Day 11: Yosemite > San Francisco

Drive Time: ~4–5 hrs

Stops:

  • Scenic drive across Central Valley

  • Arrive in San Francisco: drop off your RV and explore Golden Gate Park, Ocean Beach, or drive in over the Golden Gate Bridge

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Elkhart to San Francisco road trip scenery

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