{"id":17185,"date":"2026-05-01T01:42:37","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T01:42:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demo4.dedicatedhost247.com\/newstime\/fox-news-steve-doocy-ends-route-66-road-trip-in-springfield-for-centennial\/"},"modified":"2026-05-01T01:42:37","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T01:42:37","slug":"fox-news-steve-doocy-ends-route-66-road-trip-in-springfield-for-centennial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/demo4.dedicatedhost247.com\/newstime\/fox-news-steve-doocy-ends-route-66-road-trip-in-springfield-for-centennial\/","title":{"rendered":"Fox News’ Steve Doocy ends Route 66 road trip in Springfield for centennial"},"content":{"rendered":"


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“Fox & Friends<\/a>” co-host Steve Doocy wrapped up his Route 66 road trip Thursday, spending time in Springfield, Missouri, to celebrate the historic highway\u2019s 100th anniversary this year.<\/p>\n

The visit marked the final leg of Doocy\u2019s three-day journey along the iconic roadway, often called the “Mother Road,” which stretches from Chicago<\/a> to Santa Monica, California.<\/p>\n

After kicking off the trip in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and traveling through Kansas, Doocy arrived in Springfield, widely recognized as the birthplace of Route 66.<\/p>\n

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“Everybody today here in Springfield is wearing their Route 66 merch,” Doocy said during a live segment.<\/p>\n

On Thursday, Doocy was broadcasting live from along the route, where locals and car enthusiasts<\/a> gathered with classic vehicles to mark the milestone.<\/p>\n

“It\u2019s been really interesting because so many people in all the towns that we have visited have turned out,” Doocy said. “In these towns, this is a very big deal.”<\/p>\n

Classic Mustangs lined the roadway as part of the celebration, with owners showing off vehicles tied to the history<\/a> and culture of Route 66.<\/p>\n

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With a stop on Thursday in Springfield, Mo., marking the iconic highway\u2019s centennial celebration, Steve Doocy of “Fox & Friends” concluded his Route 66 journey.<\/span> (iStock)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

The segment also featured former Missouri Rep. Billy Long, set to serve as the next U.S. ambassador to Iceland.<\/p>\n

Long emphasized Springfield\u2019s historic significance.<\/p>\n

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The segment also featured former Missouri Rep. Billy Long, who emphasized Springfield\u2019s historic significance.<\/span> (Fox & Friends)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

“This is the birthplace of Route 66,” Long said.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“I was born here. Route 66 was born here.”<\/p>\n

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Long shared the story of how Route 66 got its name, adding his signature auctioneer style.<\/p>\n

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“A bunch of highway commissioners had an idea to put an intercontinental road<\/a> through the country,” Long said, adding that an auctioneer in the room counted through possible route numbers before landing on 66.<\/p>\n

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Springfield is widely recognized as the birthplace of Route 66.<\/span> (iStock)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

The celebration in Springfield marked the official kickoff of events commemorating the highway\u2019s centennial, with communities across the country expected to take part throughout America’s 250th birthday year.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Doocy\u2019s road trip<\/a> highlighted the people, places and traditions that continue to keep the spirit of Route 66 alive nearly a century after its creation.<\/p>\n

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Kelly McGreal is a production assistant with the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n


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