Planning a Road Trip

All the beautiful printables and checklists for planning an epic road trip!

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Phone Free Entertainment for a Family Road Trip: 11 Ideas (that do not involve license plates)

If you are looking for an electronic free car ride on your next family road trip, I got you covered.  Road trips are a great way to build strong family connections. Plan the trip entertainment well and you can start making memories before you even arrive.  Screen free entertainment isn’t just for young kids, these…

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When to Start Packing For a Road Trip: Ultimate Timeline Guide

When you are planning a road trip it is exciting and overwhelming. I am the head of the packing crew in my house so I like to have long lists and a solid plan.  Pack in stages, get things that you will not need at home packed 2 weeks or more in advance, then add…

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Taking a 2 Month Old On a Road Trip: Is it possible?

Having a baby changes everything, and travel is very different after you have kids. I have 4 and we road trip all the time! There are a few things to consider when taking a road trip with a 2 month old.  Some babies love traveling by car, with an infant, be sure to have an…

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When Is the Best Time To Take a Road Trip? (Year Round Vacation Plan)

When planning a road trip we usually think of summer, when the kids are off of school and you have more freedom. The problem with taking a road trip in the summer is the crowds! Is there a best time to take a road trip? The best time to take a road trip is when…

How far is too far for a road trip?

How Long Is Too Long For a Road Trip? (Best Miles and Hours)

When you are hoping to drive to see a big attraction or an amazing friend or family it is tempting to just push through the driving and get there fast, but how long is too long.  When planning your road trip, plan to spend no more than 6 hours driving in a day, this is…

How old do you need to be to go on a road trip?

How Old Do You Have To Be To Go On a Road Trip?

A road trip is a great adventure and a very easy way to take a vacation. What is the best age to go on a road trip? As long as you have a valid driver’s license you can go on a road trip, this is between the ages of 16 and 18. Most states have…

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How to Protect Your Car’s Paint On a Road Trip: 3 Methods

A crisp paint job is a terrible thing to waste. There are a few ways to protect your car’s paint while driving or transporting your car over many miles.  Driving a car with a fresh paint application can be nerve wracking. You  can protect the paint by applying a protectant to a car before you…

Teen Road Trip at 17?

Can a 17 Year Old Go On A Road Trip?

Road trips are such a great accessible way to take a vacation, plenty of teens hope to get out on their own on a road trip. There are lots of concerns that parents have, but there are also laws to consider.  As a general rule a 17 year old with an unrestricted license can legally…

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Can a 16 Year Old Go On A Road Trip?

Road trips are such a great accessible way to take a vacation, plenty of teens hope to get out on their own on a road trip. There are lots of concerns that parents have, but there are also laws to consider.  It is legal for any 16 year old with an unrestricted licence to travel…

Road Trip Meal Plan

Road Trip Meal Plan | 5 and 3 Day Plans

When it is time to pack up the cooler, you want to have a plan.  You can print out this meal plan template and write your own or keep reading and use this one.  In this post you will find 2 meal plans: a 3 day trip for a family of 4  a 5 day…