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Here is an example of a full day itinerary. On long trips schedule breaks for lunch or to stretch. Use Google Maps to find locations along your route to eat, rest or visit. Look around places you want to visit for interesting activities or events going on during your stay.

Find fun glamping places to stay with HipCamp. On this trip we booked a tree house with a slide at Wildcatter Ranch in Forestburg, TX!

You can also use booking.com to package your hotel and activities.

Check the average weather for where you’re traveling to know what to include in your packing list:

5-Day Family Road Trip Packing Checklist βœ…

Day 1 (November 23, Saturday): Odessa to Forestburg πŸš—πŸŒ³

Note: Any unspent extras will roll over to the next day. Plan meals and places to eat to save stress, time, and money. Check on unique eats and promos.

<aside> 🍽️ Menu Plan for Day 1: πŸš—

πŸ“ Note: Pack snacks and water for the road trip.

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Day 2: [Destination 1] to [Destination 2] πŸš—

β€’ [Time]: [Activity]

β€’ [Time]: [Activity]

β€’ [Time]: [Activity]

<aside> 🍽️ Menu Plan for Day 2:

πŸ“ Note: [Meal planning tip]

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Plan your route in advance to choose your pace, leisurely or fastest. You can avoid tolls, highways or ferries. Print or save a copy to your phone or trace on a paper map in case GPS can't connect.

Prep your shopping list for road snacks, picnics and must haves.

The key to a successful road trip is your ride. Ensure your vehicle is ready for the long haul or rent a car to save the wear and tear on yours

πŸš™ Road Trip Car Checklist

Don't forget about your pets!

Road Trip Shopping List

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Directions (shortest route)

  1. Start: Odessa, TX
  2. Follow I-20 E to E Stamford St in Abilene. Take exit 290 from I-20 E.
  3. Continue on E Stamford St. Take Jake Roberts Fwy to Grover Nelson Park πŸ“ 2070 Zoo Ln, Abilene, TX 79602
  4. Follow Grover Nelson Park to E South 11th St
  5. Drive along Treadaway Blvd and US-83 S to DK Gas Station πŸ“ 965 US-83, Abilene, TX 79602
  6. Get on I-20 E in Abilene from US-83 N/US-84 W and TX-322 Loop E
  7. Follow I-20 E to TX-312 Spur E in Parker County. Take exit 402 from I-20 E.
  8. Take FM 51 N to S Trinity St in Decatur
  9. Stop at Hey Sugar Candy Store πŸ“ 1108 N Trinity St, Decatur, TX 76234
  10. Head S on Trinity St to US-287 Nβ€”turn right
  11. Continue on US-287/US-81 N to DK Gas Station πŸ“ 1401 Hwy 287, US-81, Decatur, TX 76234
  12. Turn right on US-287 N/US-81 N
  13. Proceed on US-380 E to Braum's Ice Cream & Dairy Store πŸ“ 701 S Washburn St, Decatur, TX 76234
  14. Take FM 51 N to Forestburg
  15. Final destination: Adventure Creek Resort, Forestburg, TX πŸ“ 784 Colwell Rd, Forestburg, TX 76239

Total distance: Approximately 360 miles

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As you make changes to sections - Ask Notion AI to update each section on your day based on your edits. This will show any conflicts and keep a running total on your budget. Highlight the table and ask to update based on your set budget for totals.

My tip: Pre-pay for hotels and activities whenever possible. It ensures you’ll have a ticket and often you’ll jump to the head of the line.

Day 1 Expenses Cost Pre-Paid?
Tree house (1 night) $231.95 Yes
Hey Sugar Candy Store $15.00 No
Dinner & Ice Cream at Braum's $30.00 No
Telescope rental $33.00 No
Gas Refuel (360 miles) $43.20 No
Extras ($5 per person) $15.00 No
Groceries, picnic lunch & road trip snacks $40.00 No
Total $408.15
Running Total $408.15
Remaining Budget $2,091.85

<aside> Directions for Day 2 Travel:

  1. Start: [Starting Point]
  2. [Direction step]
  3. [Direction step]
  4. Final destination: [Destination 2]

Total distance: Approximately [X] miles

Estimated travel time: [X] hours [X] minutes

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Day 2 Expenses Cost Pre-Paid?
[Expense item] $[X] [Yes/No]
[Expense item] $[X] [Yes/No]
Total $[X]
Running Total $[X]
Remaining Budget $[X]


Day 3: [Destination 2] to [Destination 3] πŸš—

β€’ [Time]: [Activity]

β€’ [Time]: [Activity]

β€’ [Time]: [Activity]

<aside> 🍽️ Menu Plan for Day 3:

πŸ“ Note: [Meal planning tip]

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<aside> Directions for Day 3 Travel:

  1. Start: [Starting Point]
  2. [Direction step]
  3. [Direction step]
  4. Final destination: [Destination 3]

Total distance: Approximately [X] miles

Estimated travel time: [X] hours [X] minutes

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Take time for breaks, swimming in hotel pools, or just hanging out. Plan the details and just let the good times roll.

Road Trip Grocery List

Road Trip Car Prep Checklist and Budget