# Trip Planning **URL:** https://forum.roadtrippers.com/c/trip-planning/5.md [Latest](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Trip Planning category](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/t/about-the-trip-planning-category/23)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2024, 2:56pm UTC](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/t/about-the-trip-planning-category/23 "2024-01-26T14:56:58Z")
Welcome to the Trip Planning category, your go-to destination for all things related to mapping out your next epic adventure :world\_map: Whether you’re embarking on a cross-country road trip or a weekend getaway, this i… --- ## [Can I hide "Via" waypoints from the itinerary](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/t/can-i-hide-via-waypoints-from-the-itinerary/1599)
**Author:** [@vsmurrell](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/u/vsmurrell)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2026, 10:10pm UTC](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/t/can-i-hide-via-waypoints-from-the-itinerary/1599 "2026-08-08T22:10:10Z")
Is it possible to hike the “via” waypoints from the itinerary? We are planning a trip via the Blueridge Parkway, and there are many “via” waypoints that I had to enter to keep us on that route. Thanks in advance. --- ## [Suggestion for returning to Northern California from Santa Fe NM area after traveling in Co & NM](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/t/suggestion-for-returning-to-northern-california-from-santa-fe-nm-area-after-traveling-in-co-nm/1570)
**Author:** [@watkism](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/u/watkism)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 3:12am UTC](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/t/suggestion-for-returning-to-northern-california-from-santa-fe-nm-area-after-traveling-in-co-nm/1570 "2026-07-22T03:12:45Z")
Hello fellow campers, We are seniors traveling in our 25’ RV this fall from Northern CA to Southern CO and NM (Taos, Bandoleer, Santa Fe). We start on I-80E to Rt 70 into Grand Junction CO to start our trip and 3 weeks l… --- ## [Road Trip Tools](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/t/road-trip-tools/1476)
**Author:** [@brewmaj](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/u/brewmaj)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 1:17pm UTC](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/t/road-trip-tools/1476 "2026-06-03T13:17:10Z")
As a snow bird, my wife and I, along with our two dogs, travel from Phoenix, AZ to Mid Michigan (and back). I am having a hard time planning where to spend the night. Where to stop for gas. Where to stop for pee breaks. … --- ## [Route numbers on Roadtrippers map](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/t/route-numbers-on-roadtrippers-map/1333)
**Author:** [@roadtripper782130](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/u/roadtripper782130)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2026, 3:45pm UTC](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/t/route-numbers-on-roadtrippers-map/1333 "2026-05-13T15:45:00Z")
Please put route numbers on your map. I have to dig out my paper maps and go back and forth between those maps and the Roadtrippers app. Very inconvenient. Thank you. --- ## [How to change the name of the trip?](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/t/how-to-change-the-name-of-the-trip/603)
**Author:** [@Auntybren](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/u/Auntybren)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2026, 2:43pm UTC](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/t/how-to-change-the-name-of-the-trip/603 "2026-05-01T14:43:11Z")
Hi, planning a trip to Michigan via the Indiana Dunes originally. Our trip is listed as “Indiana Dunes” We decided to forego the dune stop at this time. How do I change the name of the trip without deleting it and restar… --- ## [How to see distance from waypoint to unrouted destination](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/t/how-to-see-distance-from-waypoint-to-unrouted-destination/1372)
**Author:** [@MnG1990](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/u/MnG1990)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2026, 2:11pm UTC](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/t/how-to-see-distance-from-waypoint-to-unrouted-destination/1372 "2026-04-19T14:11:23Z")
is there a way to show miles from a campground waypoint to unrouted destination? --- ## [Change width of search distance from primary route in app](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/t/change-width-of-search-distance-from-primary-route-in-app/1352)
**Author:** [@dave\_anne](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/u/dave_anne)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2026, 2:10pm UTC](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/t/change-width-of-search-distance-from-primary-route-in-app/1352 "2026-04-19T14:10:47Z")
Hi, on the website version, I could set the distance from the primary route where search results were shown. It could be set as a fixed width (e.g 30 miles) from the route, so would only show attractions/campgrounds etc … --- ## [Final Plans - NY - LV](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/t/final-plans-ny-lv/1366)
**Author:** [@mariabyrne](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/u/mariabyrne)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2026, 7:12am UTC](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/t/final-plans-ny-lv/1366 "2026-04-18T07:12:02Z")
Hi everyone - it nearly time for our trip and we now have our final plans for our first every RV road trip. Im interested in your views on this and do please let me know if you think we have missed any amazing places or … --- ## [Selecting Cities to Add to Itinerary](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/t/selecting-cities-to-add-to-itinerary/1349)
**Author:** [@SlipstreaminAway](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/u/SlipstreaminAway)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2026, 4:14pm UTC](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/t/selecting-cities-to-add-to-itinerary/1349 "2026-04-12T16:14:40Z")
Wondering why when I try to add a city with state/providence to my itinerary, that city is generally not a choice for me? I will oftentimes get several businesses to choose from within that city, but not the city itself. … --- ## [Going to Alaska from Vermont](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/t/going-to-alaska-from-vermont/1335)
**Author:** [@jul1eb](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/u/jul1eb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2026, 6:51pm UTC](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/t/going-to-alaska-from-vermont/1335 "2026-04-02T18:51:21Z")
I am going to Alaska in my Van camper starting in May. I will be going through Canada - Edmonton. I have been to Banff and Jasper already so will not be going that way. I will also be going home through the upper state … --- ## [Switching between using highways and avoiding highways](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/t/switching-between-using-highways-and-avoiding-highways/1292)
**Author:** [@roadtripper648621](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/u/roadtripper648621)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2026, 7:55pm UTC](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/t/switching-between-using-highways-and-avoiding-highways/1292 "2026-03-25T19:55:22Z")
Hi, We are planning a trip where we would like to be able to switch back and forth between using highways and avoiding them? Also, is there a way to tell trip planning to use a specific route such as Lewis and Clark Trai… --- ## [I need to add days at the end of the trip](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/t/i-need-to-add-days-at-the-end-of-the-trip/1260)
**Author:** [@piandjg](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/u/piandjg)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 7:43pm UTC](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/t/i-need-to-add-days-at-the-end-of-the-trip/1260 "2026-03-13T19:43:14Z")
I need to add days at the end of the trip --- ## [Can't have arrival date match departure date from previous stop](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/t/cant-have-arrival-date-match-departure-date-from-previous-stop/1222)
**Author:** [@BrookSeitz](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/u/BrookSeitz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2026, 1:45am UTC](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/t/cant-have-arrival-date-match-departure-date-from-previous-stop/1222 "2026-03-08T01:45:14Z")
Many of our stops will occur on the same day that we’ve left the previous stop, but the planner automatically adds a day to the arrival at the next stop, or if I change the arrival date at the next stop, it automatically… --- ## [Historical Route 66](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/t/historical-route-66/1225)
**Author:** [@roadtripper681763](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/u/roadtripper681763)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2026, 6:14am UTC](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/t/historical-route-66/1225 "2026-02-12T06:14:51Z")
Hello all, I have tried the search bar but no luck. I would like to plot in the historical route 66 but when I put in the waypoints, the map chooses the shortest/fastest route. That leads me away from the historical rout… --- ## [Stops along the way](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/t/stops-along-the-way/1228)
**Author:** [@ecludwig](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/u/ecludwig)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2026, 9:06pm UTC](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/t/stops-along-the-way/1228 "2026-02-11T21:06:01Z")
We are driving from Chicago to Destin FL and are looking for ideas to stop along the way. Might spend a night in Nashville and not sure how much time is needed there. Thanks in advance! --- ## [Multi Select delete and faster moving of waypoints?](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/t/multi-select-delete-and-faster-moving-of-waypoints/454)
**Author:** [@Grant837](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/u/Grant837)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2026, 5:06pm UTC](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/t/multi-select-delete-and-faster-moving-of-waypoints/454 "2026-02-05T17:06:08Z")
I tend to plan too many locations for a trip, or I want to duplicate only part of a trip (eg. each day), and so find I need to delete multiple waypoints, sometimes more than 20. Right now, it seems the only way to do t… --- ## [Including air travel on an air/road combo trip](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/t/including-air-travel-on-an-air-road-combo-trip/1188)
**Author:** [@cterpstra](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/u/cterpstra)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2026, 2:36pm UTC](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/t/including-air-travel-on-an-air-road-combo-trip/1188 "2026-01-29T14:36:52Z")
My trip will be part air travel and part road trip. How can I include air travel to my itinerary? --- ## [2026 NW & Mid West States Trip](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/t/2026-nw-mid-west-states-trip/1184)
**Author:** [@dennisvaughn](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/u/dennisvaughn)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2026, 10:06pm UTC](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/t/2026-nw-mid-west-states-trip/1184 "2026-01-28T22:06:06Z")
My wife and I are planning a 7K + RV trip this summer and would like to inquire about the Must see places to go in each state on our trip. Here is the Link: Road Trip Route Planner, Map and Trip Guides | Roadtripper… --- ## [Make Private the default setting](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/t/make-private-the-default-setting/449)
**Author:** [@Grant837](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/u/Grant837)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2026, 11:36pm UTC](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/t/make-private-the-default-setting/449 "2026-01-22T23:36:06Z")
I note that by default, all my routes are Public. Can I make the default Private? --- ## [Where to stay and what to do in New Orleans](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/t/where-to-stay-and-what-to-do-in-new-orleans/1165)
**Author:** [@teetucker](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/u/teetucker)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2026, 9:20pm UTC](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/t/where-to-stay-and-what-to-do-in-new-orleans/1165 "2026-01-19T21:20:35Z")
I am planning on driving from Destin FL to New Orleans. Any suggestions on where to stay and what to do? --- ## [Editing the travel days](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/t/editing-the-travel-days/1135)
**Author:** [@roadtripper10948](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/u/roadtripper10948)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2026, 4:20pm UTC](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/t/editing-the-travel-days/1135 "2026-01-06T16:20:52Z")
im a first time user and don’t understand why on my start date it has me staying for two weeks , i see no way to edit this. looking for a little direction thank you --- ## [Houston to Austin](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/t/houston-to-austin/1112)
**Author:** [@monikakaramchandani](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/u/monikakaramchandani)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2025, 12:47pm UTC](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/t/houston-to-austin/1112 "2025-12-23T12:47:15Z")
I am planning for a trip from houston to Austin,can anyone help for this --- ## [NZ road trip: getting across Cook Strait NZ](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/t/nz-road-trip-getting-across-cook-strait-nz/1096)
**Author:** [@bjec2025](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/u/bjec2025)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2025, 11:16pm UTC](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/t/nz-road-trip-getting-across-cook-strait-nz/1096 "2025-12-17T23:16:33Z")
The site came up with a float plane from Picton to Wellington. While handy for those on foot the light planes cannot carry cars, trucks etc. There are two ferry companies with multiple daily sailings servicing the strait… --- ## [Removing a day and having balance of dates adjust](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/t/removing-a-day-and-having-balance-of-dates-adjust/498)
**Author:** [@Gallivanning](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/u/Gallivanning)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2025, 6:47pm UTC](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/t/removing-a-day-and-having-balance-of-dates-adjust/498 "2025-12-12T18:47:29Z")
I see there is an add a day function which will adjust dates. Is there a way to remove a day and have the dates auto adjust? Otherwise I have to touch every waypoint! --- ## [New York to Vegas](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/t/new-york-to-vegas/928)
**Author:** [@mariabyrne](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/u/mariabyrne)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2025, 12:21am UTC](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/t/new-york-to-vegas/928 "2025-12-03T00:21:40Z")
Hi All - my husband and I are currently planning a road trip for next year (Sept) for 8 weeks starting in New York and ending up in Vegas. We have looked at out route and will be taking in Myrtle Beach, Atlanta, Nashvill… --- ## [Same spot, staying multiple days option?](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/t/same-spot-staying-multiple-days-option/402)
**Author:** [@mendonca6](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/u/mendonca6)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2025, 5:14pm UTC](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/t/same-spot-staying-multiple-days-option/402 "2025-10-21T17:14:02Z")
I am very frustrated that I can’t add a date range for one stop. I’d like the days I’ve made reservations for to be on the date as a date range (check in through check out). I would do the waypoints I want to see with… --- ## [Pacific Coasst Highway in a Sprinter Van](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/t/pacific-coasst-highway-in-a-sprinter-van/998)
**Author:** [@michellemeola](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/u/michellemeola)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2025, 7:47pm UTC](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/t/pacific-coasst-highway-in-a-sprinter-van/998 "2025-10-13T19:47:42Z")
Hi — my partner and I are new to van travel and want to rent a Sprinter before buying one to test it out. We’re planning a 7‑day Pacific Coast Highway trip. We’d fly into Sacramento or San Francisco and fly out of Portla… --- ## [Smaller location icons (circles)](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/t/smaller-location-icons-circles/360)
**Author:** [@Grant837](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/u/Grant837)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2025, 3:55pm UTC](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/t/smaller-location-icons-circles/360 "2025-09-29T15:55:14Z")
Hi, is there any way to scale the icons (circles with numbers) indicating my locations? They tend to overwhelm the view such that when zoomed out you can not see your route. As an extra, is there a way to have the mark… --- ## [Meet the Mascots 2025 - Virginia Beach to Salt Lake City](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/t/meet-the-mascots-2025-virginia-beach-to-salt-lake-city/904)
**Author:** [@valpine](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/u/valpine)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2025, 12:52pm UTC](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/t/meet-the-mascots-2025-virginia-beach-to-salt-lake-city/904 "2025-09-15T12:52:13Z")
The things we do for our kids. Leaving next Saturday 9/13/25. First stop is Blacksburg VA, for a Virginia Tech vs ODU football game to meet HokieBird. From there, the “have tos” are Kansas City Royals to meet Slugrr and … [Next page](https://forum.roadtrippers.com/c/trip-planning/5.md?page=1)