Frequently asked

How many miles a day is reasonable? 300-400 highway miles is a full day that still leaves time to see things. 500+ is a driving day, not a trip day.

Best time to cross the country? May-June and September-October. Winter northern routes require watching the weather; summer southern routes require tolerating heat.

One-way rentals? Possible, usually with a drop fee that varies wildly - price both directions before you commit.

Where do I post my route for feedback? Right here - include start, end, dates, and vehicle. Trip Report Tuesday is the weekly thread for finished trips.

Planning around parks? The park communities go deeper on their own turf: r/Stateparks, r/yellowstone, r/grandcanyon, r/Canyonlands. Van and rig questions live at r/vandwelling and r/overland.