Plan Road Trip
Complete step-by-step checklist to plan road trip covering select travel route options and book accommodation stops, and essential action items.
Select travel route options
Choose scenic or fastest highway route on navigation
Book accommodation stops
Reserve hotel or campsite stays along the route
Check route construction news
Avoid routes with major delays, detours, or closures
Plan food and fuel stops
Find gas stations, EV chargers, and dining spots on route
Prepare vehicle safety check
Perform full inspection of tires and fluids before day one
Pack road travel supplies
Bring car trash bin, tissue packs, and phone chargers
Check road toll passes
Ensure toll transponders are mounted on windshield
Download offline road maps
Download route maps on phone for areas without cell signals
Share road trip details
E-mail hotel bookings and route stops with family members
Prepare backup driver plan
Confirm passenger license details if sharing driving shifts
Pack safety seat cushions
Include lumbar support padding to avoid back fatigue on road
Check pet travel restraints
Ensure pet safety harnesses match vehicle back seat belts
Verify roadside helper phone contacts
Save emergency support phone numbers in quick contacts list
Pack vehicle window sun shades
Include side window covers to keep rear passengers cool
Verify camera recording devices
Confirm dash cams are fitted with empty formatted SD cards
Check luggage dimensions tie-downs
Ensure roof rack straps are weather-resistant and tight