Road Trip Vacation Planning: A Truly Fun Chore

Road trip vacation planning isn't always easy. In fact, it's usually much more complicated than organizing most other types of vacations. That's because you're not just flying somewhere and lying around for two weeks - instead, you're constantly on the move. And every stop requires some forethought.

Hence this section of our website. This is where all your dreams and wishes meet with reality. Is it really feasible to drive 2,000 miles in three days flat, with three kids in the car? Can you make it all the way to Yellowstone by Friday while still having enough time to stop and see everything you want to see along the way?

Now, there are lots of road trip vacation planning websites out there. We're going to give you an overview of the best online tools, while also providing some of our unique experiences to guide your decisions. We'll hook you up with what we think are the best decision-making and route-charting resources so you don't have to spend hours scouring the internet.

We'll discuss:

• The critical steps in planning your road trip.
• Which road trip planners you'll want to check out online.
• How to schedule the most memorable stops.
• Even more of our general road trip advice (we've got plenty).

The task ahead of you may involve websites, printed maps, guidebooks, magazines, and various other resources. Your dining room table may be a bit of a mess for a while. But the time you put in now can virtually guarantee an enjoyable trip later.

And remember: plotting your course is half the fun. So, don't let it stress you out. I know you want to put together the perfect itinerary where you see absolutely everything, but believe me - your plan will probably end up being just an outline of a memorable adventure.