Family Cross-Country Trips With Kids - Fly or Drive?

1. Is it cheaper to drive or fly cross country?
2. How do you plan a cross country road trip with kids?
3. What's a good road trip for kids?
4. How long does it take to drive cross country with kids?
5. How expensive is it to drive across the country?
6. How much does it cost to drive 1000 miles?
7. How can I make my road trip more comfortable for kids?
8. How do you plan a cross country road trip on a budget?
9. How do I take my toddler on a road trip?
10. What should kids do on a budget?
11. What is a good family vacation?
12. How can a family survive a road trip?

Is it cheaper to drive or fly cross country?

Unless you're making a cross-country trip and renting a large vehicle, driving is almost always the cheapest travel option on paper. You're driving your own vehicle which means you don't have to "rent" a plane seat or rental car. You also have the flexibility to stop anywhere along the way to rest, eat, or sightsee.

How do you plan a cross country road trip with kids?

If you're planning on making this a family trip, here are a few tips to help you make it enjoyable for everyone involved.

1. Pack Wisely. ...
2. Build an Emergency Kit. ...
3. Plan Your Stops. ...
4. Don't Forget Safety. ...
5. Snacks Are Important. ...
6. Remember the Entertainment. ...
7. Keep It Clean.

What's a good road trip for kids?

These are our picks for the best road trips kids should experience before they grow up.

• Pacific Coast Highway 101 Road Trip. ...
• Pacific Coast Highway 1 Road Trip. ...
• The Oregon Trail Road Trip. ...
• Historic Route 66 Road Trip.

How long does it take to drive cross country with kids?

The total drive time is around 12 hours and we managed almost 7 of that in one day with only a 10 minute break. The kids were troopers, but crazed by the end!

How expensive is it to drive across the country?

Our road trip across America cost us $2,382, or an average of $149/day between both of us for a 16-day road trip across the US. It's more than the $125/day that we planned on for our USA road trip budget, but we're not kicking ourselves for it.

How much does it cost to drive 1000 miles?

Cost To Drive 1,000 Miles

How can I make my road trip more comfortable for kids?

These suggestions will help keep parents sane and kids content during your journey.

1. Plan some pitstops.
2. Stay on course during your family road trip.
3. Use snacks as distraction.
4. Play together and apart.
5. Rock out on the road.
6. Choose audiobooks for entertainment.
7. Take steps to stay safe and comfortable.

How do you plan a cross country road trip on a budget?

10 Budget Road Trip Tips: Cross Country Travel on the Cheap

1. Create a road trip Budget and Track Your Spending. ...
2. Don't go into Vacation Mindset. ...
3. Use Your Camp Kitchen during your road trip. ...
4. Make Your Own Coffee and Stock Up on Snacks. ...
5. Find Free Camping. ...
6. Learn to Manage Your Resources for extended dry camping. ...
7. Avoid Big Cities or Find Free Entertainment. ...
8. Buy a National Parks Pass.

How do I take my toddler on a road trip?

7 Helpful Tips for a Road Trip with a Baby or Toddler

1. Don't overdo it.
2. Get in the backseat for playtime.
3. Distract with snacks and meals.
4. Keep all family members safe during your road trip.
5. Listen to music during the journey.
6. Bring a bucket.
7. Watch movies on the road.

What should kids do on a budget?

Have a family time

• Improve your relationship with your kids using one of my best parenting advice. ...
• Have a movie night with DIY outdoor movie theater. ...
• Make Giant bubbles together. ...
• Have a backyard camp. ...
• Have a volunteer vacation. ...
• Make a family tree. ...
• Make ice cream in a bag. ...
• Make outdoor game board on your deck.

What is a good family vacation?

Best Family Vacations in the USA

• Orlando-Walt Disney World.
• Yellowstone.
• Grand Canyon.
• Washington, D.C.
• San Diego.
• Lake Tahoe.
• Yosemite.
• Destin.

How can a family survive a road trip?

Here are tips on making the most of it.

1. Maintain Your Chill. There's major traffic. ...
2. Forget Making Great Time. ...
3. Make Strategic Seating Decisions. ...
4. Keep Things Clean. ...
5. Assume There Will Be Barf. ...
6. Keep Kids and Cargo Separate. ...
7. Stop Every Three Hours. ...
8. Really Stretch Those Legs.