Welcome to
Adrian
Adrian sits at the exact geographic midpoint of Route 66 — 1,139 miles from Chicago and 1,139 miles from Santa Monica. The Midpoint Cafe (1928) is the iconic pilgrimage stop, famous for its Ugly Crust pies.
The Midpoint Sign just outside the cafe is one of the most photographed Route 66 markers in existence. Tommy's Route 66 Souvenir Shop next door sells the merch.
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Midpoint Cafe
The legendary cafe at the exact geographic midpoint of Route 66 — 1,139 miles from both Chicago and Santa Monica
Route 66 Midpoint Sign
The official 1,139-miles-each-way midpoint marker — the most photographed sign on the entire Mother Road
Tommy's Old-Time Route 66 Store
Family-run Route 66 souvenir shop and mini-museum a few hundred yards from the Midpoint Cafe — vintage signs, merchandise, and friendly stories
Midpoint Cafe Gift Shop
Adjacent shop attached to the Midpoint Cafe — Route 66 merchandise, Cars-themed items, and Fran Houser legacy souvenirs
Adrian Route 66 Park
Small community park celebrating Adrian's Route 66 heritage — picnic tables, shade, and a quiet rest stop a block from the midpoint sign
Tips for Visiting Adrian
Midpoint Cafe is closed on Tuesdays and gets crowded at lunchtime; arrive before 11am or after 2pm.
Order the Ugly Crust pie — a Midpoint Cafe signature since the 1990s.
The Midpoint Sign across the road is the must-have Route 66 photo of the entire Mother Road.