But 300 hours and more than a dozen trips later, I think I've mastered the art of packing for a road trip. Here are the things I'll always bring with me, no matter the destination.

Pre-road trip, 79% of road trippers prefer to have their car inspected, either by themselves or by a professional. Twenty-two percent of those will check in halfway through the drive and 20% will ...

From sports to pop culture to entertainment to business, these podcasts will keep you engaged as the miles tick down. Also find family-friendly podcast options.

Two other Oregon drives appear much farther down the “hidden gems” list: the Central Cascades Forest Loop at No. 46 and the Southern Oregon Wine & Wilderness Tour at No. 83.

Thinking of taking a road trip in an electric vehicle? Or are concerns about running out of battery power on a long drive keeping you from buying an EV? Charging infrastructure has improved over ...

These are the best road trip podcasts to make your drive fun — from interview podcasts to true crime favorites and informative options.