The First Annual Ride to the Wall — Complete 11-Day Plan

September 18–28, 2027 • Four riding days to Washington • Three memorial days • Four riding days home

Outbound: I‑17 N → I‑40 E → I‑44 E → I‑70 E → I‑76/I‑270 → Washington, DC
Return: I‑66 W → I‑81 S → I‑40 W → I‑17 S → Glendale, Arizona

≈4,740 miProjected round-trip distance
11 daysComplete planned itinerary
≤130 miMaximum planned fuel leg
8 ride daysPlus three memorial days

Outbound Ride — Days 1–4

Glendale, Arizona to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, with fuel legs planned at approximately 130 miles or less.

Swipe the map to view every outbound fuel stop and dealership →

Outbound Route Map · Glendale to Washington

Glendale, Arizona → Washington, D.C. · Fuel-stop cities are labeled directly on the map

Day 1Day 2Day 3Numbered circles are fuel stops; orange-and-black diamonds are Harley-Davidson dealers.
Outbound cities shown on the map
Open Day 1 navigationOpen Day 2 navigationOpen Day 3 navigation

Complete 11-Day Timeline

Day 1 · Sep 18Glendale → Santa Rosa≈594 miles
Day 2 · Sep 19Santa Rosa → Joplin≈667 miles
Day 3 · Sep 20Joplin → Indianapolis≈565 miles
Day 4 · Sep 21Indianapolis → Washington≈654 miles
Day 5 · Sep 22Honor the WallVietnam Veterans Memorial
Day 6 · Sep 23Memorial VisitsWashington, D.C.
Day 7 · Sep 24Final D.C. DayGroup remembrance
Day 8 · Sep 25Washington → Nashville≈670 miles
Day 9 · Sep 26Nashville → Oklahoma City≈680 miles
Day 10 · Sep 27Oklahoma City → Albuquerque≈545 miles
Day 11 · Sep 28Albuquerque → Glendale≈465 miles
Planned schedule: 11 days total — four riding days east, three days in Washington, D.C., and four riding days home. Up to three separate contingency days may be used only if rest, weather, maintenance or road conditions require them.

Inbound Ride — Days 8–11

The return uses the fastest practical southern interstate corridor. Fuel cities are projected planning points; each stop must be verified in live navigation before departure.

Swipe the map to view every inbound fuel stop and dealership →

Inbound Route Map · Washington to Glendale

Washington, D.C. → Glendale, Arizona · Fuel-stop cities are labeled directly on the map

Day 8Day 9Day 10Day 11Numbered circles are fuel stops; orange-and-black diamonds are Harley-Davidson dealers.
Inbound cities shown on the map
Open Day 8 navigation Open Day 9 navigation Open Day 10 navigation Open Day 11 navigation
Before departure: Recheck every station in live navigation, because hours and fuel availability can change. The mile figures are route-planning estimates and can shift with the exact station entrance, construction, traffic, or detours. The PA Turnpike portion has tolls. Do not mount or dismount on an interstate shoulder; use the indicated town/exit. Three days requires roughly 13–15 hours each day after fuel, food, and rest stops—fatigue management is critical.