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USA Road Trip Planning

Plan Your Perfect USA Road Trip

Interactive tools to calculate distances, costs, and travel times for iconic American routes

Popular USA Road Trip Routes

Explore America's most iconic road trips and scenic routes

Route 66

2,448 miles2-3 weeks

Chicago to Santa Monica, Historic landmarks, Americana

Pacific Coast Highway

655 miles5-7 days

San Francisco to San Diego, Coastal views, Big Sur

Blue Ridge Parkway

469 miles3-5 days

Virginia to North Carolina, Mountain scenery, Fall colors

Southwest National Parks

1,200+ miles10-14 days

Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce, Arches, Monument Valley

Florida Keys

113 miles2-3 days

Miami to Key West, Overseas Highway, Island hopping

Great River Road

3,000 miles3-4 weeks

Mississippi River, 10 states, Historic towns

Road Trip Planning Tools

Everything you need to plan your perfect American road trip

How to Plan Your USA Road Trip

1

Choose Your Route

Select from iconic routes or create your own custom journey

2

Calculate Distances

Use our distance calculator to plan daily driving segments

3

Budget Your Trip

Estimate costs for gas, accommodations, food, and activities

4

Find Stopping Points

Discover interesting places to stop and explore along the way

5

Book Accommodations

Reserve hotels or campgrounds at strategic locations

6

Hit the Road

Start your adventure with confidence and flexibility

Essential USA Road Trip Tips

Fuel Planning

Calculate gas costs based on your vehicle's MPG. Fill up in smaller towns where prices are often lower.

Accommodation Strategy

Book major stops in advance, but leave flexibility for spontaneous detours and discoveries.

Driving Time

Plan for 6-8 hours of driving per day maximum. Factor in rest stops, meals, and photo opportunities.

Route Flexibility

Have a plan but stay flexible. Some of the best road trip memories come from unexpected detours.