How to Plan a Cross Country Drive

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Map out your route with an online tool.. Take the scenic route if you aren't in a hurry.. Plan to stop for a break every 2 hours or so.

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Map out your route with an online tool.

Step 1

Map out your route with an online tool.

2

Take the scenic route if you aren't in a hurry.

Step 2

Take the scenic route if you aren't in a hurry.

3

Plan to stop for a break every 2 hours or so.

Step 3

Plan to stop for a break every 2 hours or so.

4

Find landmarks you want to visit along the way.

Step 4

Find landmarks you want to visit along the way.

5

Pinpoint a variety of restaurants along your route.

Step 5

Pinpoint a variety of restaurants along your route.

6

Leave room in your schedule to make surprise stops.

Step 6

Leave room in your schedule to make surprise stops.

7

Set a budget.

Step 7

Set a budget.

8

Get your car inspected if you're driving your own.

Step 8

Get your car inspected if you're driving your own.

9

Reserve your lodging along the way.

Step 9

Reserve your lodging along the way.

10

Fill up with gas whenever you have less than half a tank.

Step 10

Fill up with gas whenever you have less than half a tank.

11

Bring enough clothes and toiletries to last the trip.

Step 11

Bring enough clothes and toiletries to last the trip.

12

Stay safe with a first aid kit.

Step 12

Stay safe with a first aid kit.

13

Grab some small bills for toll roads.

Step 13

Grab some small bills for toll roads.

14

Keep your insurance and registration in the car.

Step 14

Keep your insurance and registration in the car.

15

Get a cooler full of food to cut down on costs.

Step 15

Get a cooler full of food to cut down on costs.

16

Pack your chargers for any devices.

Step 16

Pack your chargers for any devices.

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