Plan step by step
How to use these tools to plan your trip
Use them together as a free road trip planner, one step at a time, or open just the one you need. Each answers a single question in plain words.
- Choose where to stay and what to see: the STG Trip Planner builds a plan for your destination with hotels for every budget, tours, and day trips, ready to book.
- Pick your route and budget the fuel: the road trip gas calculator maps your drive, estimates the fuel cost from weekly regional prices, and suggests where to fill up. Choose RV to add your height, propane, and route safety notes.
- Pack enough propane: the RV propane calculator shows how many days your tank will last with the furnace, fridge, and stove.
- Size your power: the generator size calculator adds up the watts for your A/C and appliances when you camp without hookups.
- Find RV-friendly fuel on the road: the RV gas station finder lists truck stops that suit your rig near where you are, with one-tap navigation.
- Check your towing: the tongue weight calculator checks your trailer against your truck's payload and hitch rating before you set off.
Used together, they work as an RV trip planner for the questions that matter most on the road: what it will cost, where to fill up, and whether your rig is ready. For inspiration, our road trip guides suggest routes with daily distances and places to stay.
Common questions
Trip planning tools: frequently asked questions
Is there a free road trip planner? +
Yes. Our free tools cover the main steps: the STG Trip Planner finds hotels, tours, and day trips for your destination, and the road trip gas calculator maps your route, estimates the fuel cost, and suggests fuel stops. None of them needs a sign-up.
How do I plan an RV trip? +
Start with the route and fuel: choose RV in the road trip gas calculator and enter your height, so the plan can add notes on low bridges and propane-restricted tunnels where our data covers them. Then check your propane, generator, and towing with the RV calculators. Always use an RV GPS for your final route, and plan shorter driving days than you would in a car.
Are these trip planning tools free? +
Yes. Every tool is free to use, with no sign-up. The gas calculator doesn't store the places you enter or your route.
⚠️ Our tools give estimates for planning only, based on public data and typical figures that may be incomplete or out of date. Always check the details that matter, follow manufacturer ratings and posted signs, and use your own judgment. See our Terms of Use.