Comments on: Planning a Cross-Country Road Trip with Kids

By: MaryAnne

MaryAnne — Mon, 08 Jun 2015 01:06:30 +0000

The trip went well! We did it in six days, which definitely made for long driving days. I wrote about the trip in this post – including tips for a successful trip:

https://www.mamasmiles.com/how-to-survive-and-enjoy-a-road-trip-with-kids/

If you can take more time to drive, I would recommend that – we were all pretty tired by the end of six long days of driving. I know we would do it again, though – it was overall a very positive experience for my family. Good luck with your trip!

By: Charity Almer

Charity Almer — Sun, 07 Jun 2015 19:48:38 +0000

I just googled cross country trips with toddlers because I am contemplating driving from Oregon to New Brunswick, Canada this summer with my teen daughter, my 20 month old and my 4 month old. (they’ll be a couple of months older when we go). I stumbled across your blog and I wondered, how did that trip your family made in 2013 go? How old were the youngest kids when you went? How did you divide up your driving? I was thinking of doing in in 6 days …. but that makes for some long days.

I would love to hear about the trip and hear any tips or tricks that you can share.

Thank you so much!

By: MaryAnne

MaryAnne — Fri, 30 May 2014 15:43:58 +0000

In reply to kidworldcitizen. Your family will LOVE the museum memberships - you can see so many wonderful museums for free or at a discount! It's my favorite road trip tip!

By: kidworldcitizen

kidworldcitizen — Fri, 30 May 2014 00:59:02 +0000

We are huge fans of road trips, primarily because it is cheaper than flying with 6 of us:). We drive 3-4 times a year Houston-Chicago, which means 20 hours in the car with 4 kids and 2 dogs. It is CRAZY!!! :) We kind-of have it down to a science now, and have gone many other places as well. I personally think it is such an incredible bonding experience for the family, and you get to see so much more (especially when you plan your trip carefully). I had never heard of the museum membership- how cool!!!! Thanks for sharing!

By: David Hartline

David Hartline — Thu, 16 Jan 2014 09:56:36 +0000

In reply to Jo.

Thanks to both MaryAnne and Jo for the compliments.

Jo, I made the trip plans with my family. With the kids in mind, I listed some of their interests in school and in play. So, for instance my son was in his dinosaur phase, so I made sure to search online for some dinosaur exhibits along the way. My daughter loves horseback riding, so I added a horse ranch to my search that allowed riding and camping.

Then of course there’s Disneyland and Six Flags ;) Remember, to leave openings for last minute ideas. You don’t want to be so scheduled that your trip becomes a chore.