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Road trips across America, planned properly

Car prep, routes, budgets and safety for the drive ahead.

Start with the car checkup
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The Car

Renting a Car for a Road Trip: Mileage, Fees and Insurance

Just Awesome Travel Road Desk

How to rent a car for a long road trip: mileage terms, one-way and extra-driver fees, coverage you may already have, and the pickup inspection.

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The Car

Electric Car Road Trips: Planning Charging Stops That Work

Just Awesome Travel Road Desk

How to plan an EV road trip: fast charging basics, why stopping at 80% saves time, connectors and adapters, cold-weather range and etiquette.

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On the Road

Long Driving Days Without the Drowsiness: How Far Is Too Far?

Just Awesome Travel Road Desk

How to plan road trip days you can drive safely: realistic distances, regular breaks, signs of drowsy driving, and what caffeine and naps can do.

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Plan the Route

Driving Into Canada or Mexico: Documents, Insurance and Rental Rules

Just Awesome Travel Road Desk

What U.S. drivers need to cross into Canada or Mexico by car: border ID, insurance, vehicle permits, rental car limits and what not to bring.

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About the Road Desk

Independent road trip guides for U.S. drivers: getting the car ready, planning routes and budgets, and staying safe on long days and winter roads.

How we research

Three checks before any drive

  1. Tire pressure and tread, with the car cold.
  2. Road conditions and closures on 511 or the state DOT site.
  3. A full tank or charge before remote stretches.

The full car checkup

Topics

  • On the Road (3)
  • Plan the Route (4)
  • The Car (3)

Latest guides

  • Planning a Scenic Byway Trip: Parkways, Mountain Passes and Coast Roads
  • Road Trip Fuel Math: How to Budget Gas, Tolls and the Rest
  • The Pre-Road-Trip Car Checkup: 20 Minutes That Save a Trip
  • Winter Mountain Driving: Chain Laws, Tires and Closures

Just Awesome Travel

Road trips across America, planned properly. No sponsored routes, no rental or toll company deals.

Start here

  • Driving into Canada or Mexico
  • EV road trip charging
  • How far is too far in a day
  • Renting a car for a road trip

Official road info

Road conditions: dial 511 or visit your state DOT website.

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