The Ultimate Cross-country Family Road Trip

Ever dreamt of taking a trip cross-country?

By Brittany Smith, Men's Journal

A road trip might not seem like the obvious choice—wrangling the kids, keeping everyone happy—but the right route can actually check all your marks: family-friendly attractions, cool cities, pristine parks.

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In fact, you can get all your adventure-seeking needs and see all 48 states in the contiguous United States within just a couple weeks. We know what you’re thinking: Slow your roll, pal. But it’s true.



[post_ads]This week Chevrolet asked data scientist and road trip guru Randy Olson to map out the most efficient road trip route around the country—hitting the most highly sought-after family-friendly attractions. Here’s what you need to know about the route.

The Ultimate Cross-country Family Road Trip Map

Olson estimates it would take more than 214 hours (that’s roughly nine days) to drive the route, spanning about 13,000 miles. But if you have the time, we suggest traveling a bit more leisurely through the country. You can find an interactive map of all 48 attractions here.

Top Attractions for Your Cross-country Family Road Trip

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From Disney World to Grand Canyon National Park, Olson’s favorite U.S. destinations can please everyone—the marker of a great family trip. And if you don’t have enough time to make it to all these attractions, you can still plan a long weekend trip.

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