Road Trip Route & Itinerary Planner
Enter where you’re starting, where you’re going, and how you like to travel. The planner estimates your distance, driving time, fuel use, and trip cost, then splits the journey into a day-by-day itinerary with suggested stops.
New here? Read how the planner works and the formulas it uses.
How the road trip planner works
The planner turns a few details about your trip into a plan you can check, adjust, and take with you. Every number comes from a simple, visible calculation.
It works out the distance
If you enter a known road distance, the planner uses it. Otherwise, in demo mode, it measures the straight-line distance between places in its built-in list and multiplies it by a road factor, because roads are never straight.
It estimates driving time
Each leg’s distance is divided by an average speed for your vehicle type. Mountain legs use a lower speed, since winding roads are slower.
It splits the drive into days
Driving is grouped into days that stay within your daily limit, adjusted for your travel style. Via places become natural day ends where possible, and long legs are split with an overnight point.
It adds stops and costs
Rest breaks are suggested at regular intervals, your planned stops are spread across driving days, and fuel, accommodation, food, and other costs are added up.
Which places are in the demo list?
The formulas behind your estimates
Your results show each formula with your own numbers filled in, so you can check the math.
Distance
Road distance ≈ straight-line distance × road factor
Demo mode uses a road factor of 1.25 on lowland legs and 1.5 on mountain legs. A connected routing service or a distance you enter replaces this estimate.
Driving time
Driving time = distance ÷ average speed
Average speeds are 70 km/h for cars and SUVs, 65 for vans, 60 for motorcycles and 55 for RVs, halved on mountain legs. Break time is not included.
Fuel used and fuel cost
Fuel used = distance ÷ efficiency
Fuel cost = fuel used × fuel price
For an EV, efficiency is in km per kWh and the price is per kWh of charging.
Total trip cost
Total = fuel + accommodation + food + other expenses
Accommodation = nightly budget × nights (trip days − 1). Food = daily budget × travelers × trip days.
Average driving per day
Average per day = total driving time ÷ trip days
Your results also show the average across driving days only, which is closer to what a travel day feels like.
Daily driving limit
Planned daily limit = max driving hours × style factor
The style factor is 0.8 for Relaxed, 0.9 for Balanced and 1.0 for Adventure.
Road trip planner FAQ
How accurate is the distance estimate?
In demo mode, the distance is an estimate based on straight-line distance and a road factor. It can differ from the actual road distance, especially on winding mountain routes. For the most accurate plan, check the one-way distance in a map app and enter it in the “Known road distance” field.
Does the planner use live traffic, road conditions or fuel prices?
No. The planner doesn’t use live traffic, road closures, weather, or fuel prices. You enter the fuel price yourself, and you should check road conditions with official sources before you travel, especially for seasonal mountain passes.
What if my starting point or destination isn’t in the list?
Enter the place name as usual, then add the one-way road distance in the “Known road distance” field. The planner will use your distance and build the itinerary from it.
How do I find my vehicle’s fuel efficiency?
Your trip computer may show it, or you can fill the tank, note the distance you drive, and divide it by the litres needed to fill up again. If you know the figure in L/100 km, divide 100 by it to get km/L. Loaded vehicles, air conditioning, and hills all increase fuel use, so adding a margin is wise.
Why does my plan have more days than I entered?
If the driving can’t fit your daily limit within your trip length, the planner shows the extra driving days it needs and a warning. You can raise your maximum driving hours, choose a different travel style, or lengthen the trip.
How are suggested stops chosen?
Rest breaks are placed at regular intervals based on your travel style, and one break on longer days is marked as a meal and fuel stop. Your planned stops are spread across driving days, giving more to longer days. The planner shows roughly where each stop falls along the day’s drive, so you can choose a suitable place nearby.
Can I save my itinerary?
Yes. After calculating, you can print it, copy it to paste into notes or a message, or download it as a text file. No account is needed, and your trip details aren’t sent anywhere by the planner itself.
Disclaimer
Estimates are for planning purposes. Actual distances, travel times, fuel prices, and expenses may vary.
This planner does not provide live route, traffic, road condition, fuel price, or accommodation price data. Always check official sources for road conditions and closures, plan rest breaks, and never drive while tired. Read our full disclaimer for more information.