Route breakdowns, packing lists, budget math, and honest writing from trips we actually took. New pieces every couple of weeks.
An 8-day Los Angeles to Seattle road trip on Highway 1 and US-101: about 2,200 km via Big Sur, the redwoods and the Oregon coast, with daily drive times and tips.
A 7-day Paris to Nice road trip via Beaune, Lyon, Avignon, Gordes and Aix: about 1,000 km, short driving days, tolls, Crit'Air and cost tips.
A 3-day Berlin to Prague road trip via Dresden, the Bastei and the Elbe valley: about 370 km, under 2 hours of driving a day, plus vignette and parking tips.
A five-day Munich to Venice road trip over the Brenner Pass and through the Dolomites, with daily distances, drive times, tolls, costs and practical stops.
A realistic five-day Barcelona to Madrid road trip via Zaragoza, Teruel and Cuenca, with daily distances, drive times, costs and practical stops.
We planned the same 5-day road trip in every free planner we could find. Here is what each one actually does well, where they fall apart, and which is worth your time.
Short answer: about 4 hours of driving a day, 5 at most. See why longer days backfire, how stops and breaks add up, and how to check your own route in minutes.
Seven days works as five driving days and two slow ones. Here is how to pace 1,200-1,800 km, pick your bases, and what a week actually costs.
Plan 5 days on the road without burning out: roughly 200 to 300 km a day, 2 to 4 stops, and a simple fuel, bed and food budget you can copy.
Three days is the most common road trip length and the easiest to overload. Here is how to pace it, pick stops, and budget it so it feels like a trip, not a commute.
Google Maps caps you at 10 stops and has no days, budget or pacing. Here is an honest look at where it falls short for road trips, and what to use alongside it.
A week on the road costs less than you fear and more than you planned. Here is the full breakdown, the formulas, and three real routes priced out.
Plan a multi-stop road trip that works: set anchors and dates, let stops reorder geographically, and keep every day within a realistic driving budget.
Ten of Europe's best road trip routes with real distances, honest day counts, best seasons and daily costs — plus how many km a day actually works.
A practical, step by step road trip planning method: set your days first, cap daily driving, order stops geographically, and budget per day. Includes driving time tables and a per day cost breakdown.
A cinematic 5-stop Andalucía road trip itinerary — Ronda, Marbella, Mijas Pueblo, Castillo de Colomares and Nerja — with driving times, fuel costs, where to stop, and the exact route we filmed. Plan it free in Tripvora.
From the Pacific Coast Highway to the Blue Ridge Parkway, these are the most unforgettable American road trips to plan this year — with distances, budgets, and day-by-day itineraries.
Learn exactly how to budget for a road trip — from fuel and food to lodging and activities. Includes cost breakdowns, money-saving tips, and a free planning tool.
Never forget an essential again. This comprehensive road trip packing list covers everything from car essentials and tech gear to snacks, comfort items, and emergency supplies.
Plan the perfect Route 66 road trip from Chicago to Santa Monica. Complete with a day-by-day itinerary, must-see stops, budget tips, and the best time to drive the Mother Road.
From secret beaches to cliffside cafés, these stops will make your PCH drive unforgettable.
Planning a road trip with kids? This guide covers everything from choosing the right route to keeping children entertained, managing stops, and staying on budget as a family.
