US Road Trip Planning Tools
Calculate distances, driving times, and costs for your American road trip adventure
US Distance Calculator
Calculate exact distances between any US cities
2,789 mi
Total Distance
40h 30m
Drive Time
I-80 W
Main Route
Driving Time Estimator
Estimate total driving time including breaks and stops
Pure Driving Time
40h 30m
With Breaks & Stops
48h 15m
Recommended Trip Duration:
5-6 days (8-10 hours driving per day)
Gas Cost Calculator
Calculate fuel costs for your US road trip
Estimated Fuel Cost
$343.75
99.6 gal
Total Fuel
$0.12/mi
Cost Per Mile
Current US Average Gas Price
$3.45/gallon (updated weekly)
Road Trip Route Planner
Plan multi-stop road trips with optimized routes
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EndYour Optimized Route:
New York → Chicago
790 mi
12h
Chicago → Denver
1004 mi
15h
Denver → Las Vegas
748 mi
11h
Las Vegas → Los Angeles
270 mi
4h
Total Trip:
2,812 miles
~42 hours driving
National Parks Trip Calculator
Plan your national parks road trip with distances and costs
Your National Parks Loop:
Yellowstone
3 days • $35
Grand Teton
2 days • $35
Rocky Mountain
2 days • $30
Grand Canyon
2 days • $35
1,450 mi
Total Distance
9 days
Recommended
$135
Entry Fees
Pro Tip: Get the America the Beautiful Annual Pass for $80 - covers all parks for a year!
How to Plan Your US Road Trip
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Choose Your Route
Use the distance calculator to explore different routes and find the best path.
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Calculate Drive Time
Estimate realistic driving times including breaks to plan your daily schedule.
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Budget for Gas
Use the gas calculator to estimate fuel costs and budget accordingly.
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Add Stops
Plan interesting stops along the way using the route planner.
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Book Accommodations
Reserve hotels or campsites at your planned overnight stops.
US Road Trip Resources
Save Your Routes
Create an account to save your road trip calculations and routes
Road Trip Tips
- Plan 6-8 hours of driving per day max
- Take a 15-minute break every 2 hours
- Download offline maps before departure
- Check your vehicle before long trips
Popular US Routes
Route 662,448 mi
Pacific Coast Hwy655 mi
Blue Ridge Parkway469 mi
Great River Road3,000 mi