Select the destinations that are essential stops for your road trip.
Find each destination on a map to gauge the distance between each place.
Calculate the distance between each stop by using the map legend. Websites that provide directions can also tell you the distance between addresses.
Designate your first stop to be the one closest to your point of departure and follow the same procedure for deciding the order of your other stops.
Add extra stops to your road trip by choosing places that are located near your mandatory destinations.
Type your destination points into a free road trip planner program offered by directions websites like Tripit.com. The website can automatically calculate the distance between stops, the best route to take between destinations and even the amount of gas the trip will take.
Check the local highway administration websites for any road closures or construction that might delay your road trip. Select an alternate route if there is a traffic problem.
Compile a list of several hotels in the vicinity of your destinations so you will have options ready when it's time to stop for the night. The potential to fall behind schedule on a road trip makes it difficult to plan a hotel reservation in advance.
