By using Google maps, I can figure out not just how to get from point A to point B, but also the number of miles and approximate time it would take to get from A to B. Is there a map that will also let me approximate gallons of gas? [more inside]
posted on Jul 2, 2008 - 7 answers

Where MUST we stop on a road trip from the Bay Area (CA) to Baltimore (MD)? [more inside]
posted on Jun 27, 2008 - 12 answers

Should I get a racer or a tourer? [more inside]
posted on Jun 23, 2008 - 10 answers

What's the fairest way to split gasoline and other costs between riders on a roadtrip? [more inside]
posted on Jun 23, 2008 - 12 answers

I'm going on a road trip from NYC to Chicago, then to DC, then back to NYC. I have plenty of time for stopovers and I'd like to see more than I-80. What should I stop to do during this trip? [more inside]
posted on Jun 16, 2008 - 5 answers

My husband and I are going on a road trip this weekend and have plenty of places and things to do during daylight hours. It's just the two of us (yay, no kids!) and we'll no doubt chat all day during the drives, hikes, sightseeing. We need something to do between checking in and going to sleep. I'd like an activity that's cheap, and involves the both of us. [more inside]
posted on Jun 4, 2008 - 17 answers

How far can you travel in a particular state (geographical, not emotional) without leaving it? I was thinking about this the other day when travelling from Asheville to Kitty Hawk, NC, and I realized that it was an amazingly long journey to take all within a relatively small (but long) Eastern state. [more inside]
posted on Jun 3, 2008 - 21 answers

Me and three friends are flying out to drive across America, mainly following the old Route 66. I have two main questions: 1) What's worth seeing on this route? 2) What should we be wary of? Also, any other advice is more than appreciated.
posted on May 23, 2008 - 20 answers

OldArcadeGameFilter: I'm trying to find a video/arcade game that my mom used to love back in the mid-1980s. [more inside]
posted on Apr 18, 2008 - 9 answers

What to do when you're behind someone that pulls way ahead of a Stop sign? [more inside]
posted on Apr 11, 2008 - 29 answers

I'm going to Yellowstone in May , traveling from Austin TX via New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming then back through Kansas and Oklhoma. I would really appreciate recomendations for any cool places to stop along the way. Cool museums, cheap flea markets, places to buy cool jewelry, cool parks, places to camp, vegetarian resteraunts etc. And also the best places to stay in Yellowstone as thAT's where we'll be spending most of our time.
posted on Apr 5, 2008 - 19 answers

I'm going to shoot a TV program. How can I package and sell this germ of an idea? [more inside]
posted on Mar 17, 2008 - 4 answers

I'm driving from Austin to Salt Lake City the last week of April and need suggestions on things to do, see, stay, eat and drink. All suggestions and ideas are appreciated as I've never been there before! [more inside]
posted on Mar 3, 2008 - 15 answers

Street, avenue, drive, boulevard, road, etc. What's the difference, or is there one? Purely out of curiosity, it seems arbitrary. Didn't have any luck Googling it.
posted on Feb 3, 2008 - 29 answers

Looking for good online or printed travel guides featuring local indie rock venues in the American Southwest...any recommendations? Should I write one? [more inside]
posted on Jan 21, 2008 - 3 answers

I want to plan a long road trip by myself. I'm not sure exactly where I want to go, but I do know that I want to take some pictures, and have an adventure. [more inside]
posted on Dec 7, 2007 - 13 answers

Road trip Kansas -> Florida -> Kansas (Nov 18'th - 23'rd). We need recommendation and advice with accommodation, attractions, any things else. [more inside]
posted on Nov 12, 2007 - 8 answers

I know about road movies. What about road books? [more inside]
posted on Oct 29, 2007 - 50 answers

WAP/Mobile Websites for KC Metro Road/Weather Conditions? [more inside]
posted on Oct 11, 2007 - 4 answers

Local Knowledge: Looking for an application that can tell me if a road is paved/dirt/unmaintained. [more inside]
posted on Oct 7, 2007 - 7 answers

DC to Philly road trip - Any recommendations for neat antique or thrift stores along the way (ie, not far off I-95)? [more inside]
posted on Aug 16, 2007 - 7 answers

What should I do/pack to prepare for my first solo roadtrip? [more inside]
posted on Jul 21, 2007 - 22 answers

Any Mississippians/Louisianans care to tout the virtues and/or notable places and events of their homeland (or at least point me in the direction of a some good fried pickles?) [more inside]
posted on Jul 5, 2007 - 12 answers

What survival tips for health and sanity would you give to someone going on an ad-hoc two-week road trip with five others on a tight budget and involving a lot of couch surfing? [more inside]
posted on Jun 6, 2007 - 31 answers

Best alternative to road bikes for long distance rides? [more inside]
posted on May 26, 2007 - 16 answers

Horror short story about a couple on a road trip, end up in a small town during springtime, fight with each other, have sex, then notice the townspeople are all climbing on top of one another, crushing and killing each other to make some sort of ?. Story ends when the couple joins in (WTF?) I read it when I was like 8. I thought it was a Stephen King short story, but wiki'd all of them (I think) and couldn't find it. ...and (bonus question about La Cabina... sorry for cheatin')... [more inside]
posted on May 25, 2007 - 7 answers

Road trip Kansas -> Grand Canyon -> Las Vegas -> Utah -> Colorado -> Kansas (May 21'st - 27'th). We need recommendation and advice with accommodation, attractions, any things else. [more inside]
posted on May 11, 2007 - 19 answers

Road-trip filter. I am in the process of planning a rather ambitious honeymoon. He and I are canoeing in the Boundary Waters area of Minnesota for a week, which is exciting enough, but we are also planning to drive there. From Mississippi. And tent camping on the way. [more inside]
posted on May 8, 2007 - 6 answers

What would you do on a three-day visit in Galena, Illinois? [more inside]
posted on Mar 22, 2007 - 6 answers

Why do dogs stick their heads out of moving cars windows?
posted on Mar 15, 2007 - 33 answers

[Dynamics Filter] Is it less damaging to the wheels to hit a pothole at higher or lower speeds? [more inside]
posted on Mar 6, 2007 - 19 answers

Help us choose a winter vacation journey or destination...of Southern California origins. [more inside]
posted on Jan 17, 2007 - 9 answers

Route/restaurant/attraction recommendations for a mid-20s couple on their first mini-road trip, which will be from home in Chicago to a wedding in Kansas City? [more inside]
posted on Dec 23, 2006 - 17 answers

I've seen the well-balanced cycling board, BikeForums.net, and want to know if are there others that also deal with road bikes, fixies, etc. besides the usual mountain bike chatter. What are they? How about the best deals on cycling gear too?
posted on Nov 2, 2006 - 8 answers

What is the best ISP in the UK? [more inside]
posted on Oct 20, 2006 - 23 answers

Name that typeface: used on the Michelin road signs in France. I've tried all the usual Gothic suspects.
posted on Sep 24, 2006 - 10 answers

In the first week of November, my boyfriend and I will be driving his '94 Volvo from San Diego to Chicago. We'll have Tuesday through Sunday to travel. What are the best places to stop and visit? [more inside]
posted on Aug 29, 2006 - 10 answers

Road tripping from Dallas to San Francisco. Possibly stopping in Vegas. What should I expect? What should I do in SF? [more inside]
posted on Aug 20, 2006 - 9 answers

Would there be legal issues with possessing a time-lock safe in a vehicle? I have a 10" x 12" time lock safe for myself which I use to keep credit cards, goodies or anything else I need to dole out to myself in small amounts. I'm leaving on a trip to California and it seems this item may cause issues if I were to be pulled over for any reason. Anybody know the law concerning this? Should I just leave it at home?
posted on Aug 13, 2006 - 8 answers

Cooking Challenge Part 2: Food Allergy + No Kitchen for 3 Days! Tips needed for keeping food fresh, for making food that doesn't go bad, and for getting all my nutrients! (And Davis, CA suggestions for restaurants! See inside) [more inside]
posted on Jul 25, 2006 - 8 answers

I've lost faith in the big dig, and I know I'm not alone. Is there a construction/engineering equivalent to a financial audit? [more inside]
posted on Jul 12, 2006 - 26 answers

Tips on driving a 20' moving truck... [more inside]
posted on Jun 9, 2006 - 21 answers

Any advice for my son, his girlfriend and their black lab, who are driving from Seattle to Kenai, Alaska, leaving tomorrow in a stuffed Subaru. Cautions, cheap hotels, not-to-be-missed sites, route suggestions, something they should not forget to bring (they have duct tape at least) They're 26ish and going to Kenai for jobs.
posted on May 6, 2006 - 5 answers

Is mountain biking good cross-training for road biking? [more inside]
posted on May 2, 2006 - 7 answers

Travelfilter: My girlfriend wants to take her mother on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to see the ocean. [more inside]
posted on Mar 6, 2006 - 20 answers

2006 Schwinn Varsity at Wal-Mart? [more inside]
posted on Feb 5, 2006 - 9 answers

What's the best path via roads between Portland, OR and Houston, TX this time of year, keeping potential winter driving conditions in mind? [more inside]
posted on Jan 25, 2006 - 11 answers

What are those black strips that stretch across the road and into a small gray box on the side of the road (and generally chained to a pole)? [more inside]
posted on Oct 25, 2005 - 16 answers

While in St. Martin years ago, there were roadsigns that featured an exclmation point inside of a diamond shaped sign (?) or triangle (?). I often saw it on backroads and areas where there seemed to be no reason for concern. What does this sign mean, what is it called and where can I find images of it?
posted on Jan 14, 2005 - 9 answers

I've often noticed chains hanging underneath school busses. What are they for?
posted on Sep 28, 2004 - 6 answers