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You’re at historic halfway location! Woohoo!!
Adrian, Texas is the official midpoint of Route 66. The midpoint has slightly changed over the years with new motorways being developed, but history still remembers it as the midpoint. A white line on the road marks the distance to Chicago and Los Angeles—1,139 miles either way.
One of the most popular stops in Adrian was, and still is, the Midpoint Café which was first constructed in 1928, a full ten years before paving of Route 66 was completed through Oldham County. The original greasy spoon was known as “Zella’s,” which was a one-room eatery with a dirt floor. Later the café was sold to Dub Edmonds and Jess Fincher, who moved into a modernized building next door and changed its name to “Jesse’s Café.” Though it has changed hands many times over the years, it is one of the few businesses still alive and kicking in Adrian.
While you’re in Adrian, take a look at the many old buildings that line its main street including the Bent Door Trading Post, once a lively tourist stop that has long since fallen into disrepair. Also visit The Antique Ranch, which has converted an old mechanic’s shop into an antique store and eatery where you can feast on real Texas barbeque. And, don’t forget to check out the Mid-Point Water Tower.
Beyond Adrian, you will continue on the old road for just a few short miles before re-joining I-40 until you reach the Glenrio exit at the New Mexico border
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