Mike wrote --

> > to the side was I 40 (?).  It was  bumper-to-bumper, 80+ mph, full of semi's and I was the only one on 66,

> Depending on where you were, 40 does parallel old 66 through places like Oklahoma and points West.  In other places, like Illinois, I think it is I-55 or 57.

  I paralleled 55 (I think) in IL, and 40 in Texas.
  Since 66 is chopped up some times the road just ends in some places and
directed to another highway.
  The stretch along 40 in Texas is only about 10 or so miles.

> usually type out an itenerary that includes the RT X 6 mi, Left on Y type instructions.

  A lot easier than trying to find something on a map.  :)
  Joe