7 Steps to Planning an Exciting Road Trip

By Susan W. Lillis 3 years ago
How to plan a road trip in 7 easy steps? - One and Half backpacks

While the world is still reeling in the pandemic, you may want to have fun by going on a road trip. While you may need to have a vacation brochure to see the places to go, you also need to make a lot of plans. You may hire a planner or DIY most of the preparations you need to make. The priority is to have fun.

Road trips have become a popular thing in the world today, even if yours lasts for just 48 hours. It doesn’t have to be with a lot of people, and it could be. You can even go on solo travel just to enjoy yourself. If you want to join the league of those who go on a road trip in the USA, you can consider the following steps:

  1. Consider Finding a Road Trip Mate: 

If you don’t want to go alone, you can find someone to accompany you. This is because many claim that a road trip is better for other people. 

So, having a traveler with you is also a form of security as you can mutually protect yourself when you’re in danger, especially if you’re staying at an unprotected place at night.

  1. Write a List of the Places you Want to Visit: 

Going on a road trip doesn’t mean you can’t go to visit the hinterland of a new country or a new state. You can make your preferences. Take out the map and search for the beauty of the state you’re going to to see the most beautiful places.

  1. Find the Best Route: 

Some places have different routes connecting to them. You may need to use the map to find the best route that connects to the places you want to go to. This will save you fuel and limit your stress.

  1. Check the Driving Time: 

You can use Google Maps for this. Just know that the driving time is fit for the kind of car you’re traveling with. Some cars can’t function when you drive them for long. Some can. You must know the distance and how many hours it’ll cost to drive before you take a short break. This leads me to the next point!

  1. Plan Your Stops: 

You must know when to chill and relax at a joint or a bar, it could even be a hotel. You must plan your stops, and 30 minutes is recommended. This lets you catch up with yourself. You can restock during this period too.

  1. How Long Will the Trip Take? 

You’re not going to travel the roads of the USA or any other country forever. Before you set out to leave, you must determine how long you want to be away. This lets you plan adequately and also monitor your days of vacation. You may ignore this point if you want to be a travel nomad.

  1. Give a Day to Relaxation: 

In all your traveling, you need to dedicate a day which will be for you alone. No traveling, just you enjoying at a beach somewhere or seeing something beautiful. This will let you reduce the stress driving may have accumulated.

In addition to the above, create a budget. Having a budget lets you spend your money wisely. Since you have a list of things you want to buy and the amount they’ll cost, this will make your trip easier.