Routing
How to order road trip stops without backtracking
Group stops into clusters on one map, choose a loop or a one-way line, then order the days so the route never crosses itself. A simple method for any trip.
Road trip planning articles
Longer notes that go past the homepage guide: how to order stops, how far to drive in a day and how to keep the plan working when something changes.
Routing
How to order road trip stops without backtracking
Group stops into clusters on one map, choose a loop or a one-way line, then order the days so the route never crosses itself. A simple method for any trip.
Pacing
How long to drive each day on a multi-stop trip
Map estimates leave out stops and traffic. How to pad drive times, set a daily limit for your group and alternate long and short days on a multi-stop trip.
Pacing
Building buffer days into a road trip itinerary
A buffer day is an unbooked day that absorbs delays or becomes free time. How many to add for trips of different lengths and where they work best in a route.
Fuel and charging
Planning fuel and charging stops on long empty stretches
Find the gaps between stations on your route, plan with realistic range and add fuel or charging stops to the day plan, for petrol, diesel and electric cars.
Navigation
Offline maps and a paper backup for road trip navigation
Download offline maps for every region, put the route on a second phone and carry a printed map with addresses and bookings. How to test the setup at home.
Bookings
Book every night ahead or leave the route open?
Booking every night gives certainty, leaving the route open gives flexibility. When each approach suits a road trip, and a middle way that combines the two.
Ready to put your stops on a map?
Lay out the days, then share one plan with everyone in the car.
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