This Scenic Road Trip Was Just Named No. 1 in the U.S. for Most Reliable Driving Weather

""Every driver knows the feeling: windows down, the road stretching out under a clear sky, conditions so perfect you could stay behind the wheel all day," said Erin Baker, a car leasing expert at Autotrader."

"Route 66 is currently celebrating its 100th anniversary, and boasts plenty of charming small towns and quirky roadside attractions to explore along the way."

"Autotrader used historic weather data and ranked the routes based on several factors, including road surface conditions, visibility, and wind speed."

"The rankings also accounted for humidity comfort and gave boosts to stretches of road that experience less than five muggy days."

Route 66, spanning over 2,400 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica, is recognized for having the best driving weather in the United States. This is largely due to its sections in the Southwest, particularly New Mexico and Arizona, which are characterized by dry conditions and low rainfall. Following Route 66, California's Pacific Coast Highway and Maui's Kahekili Highway also rank highly for ideal driving weather. Autotrader's rankings were based on historical weather data, considering factors like road surface conditions and humidity.

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