Drive-Day Planner
Map apps tell you the drive is 14 hours. With a toddler it's two days. Pick your start, your destination and your crew to see realistic drive days, stop rhythm and where to sleep.
HOW THIS WORKS Distances are estimated from straight-line distance with a typical road factor, at an average of about 60 mph including slower stretches. Real routes vary with mountains, construction and city traffic, so check your map app for exact times. Stop rhythm comes from what keeps little ones happy: every two hours for babies and preschoolers, a little longer for older kids, plus lunch.
Make the drive part of the trip
When Alyssa maps your route, the stops are worth stopping for: a playground with a view, a diner the locals love, a short trail that resets everyone's mood, and an overnight town you'd happily visit again.