Route Studio / Expedition Journal
Plan road trips that feel effortless.
Curated routes, smart pacing, quality stop planning, vehicle notes, and a clear brief you can trust from departure to return.
Trip Brief
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About
A professional planning partner for modern road travel.
We combine editorial route storytelling with practical trip engineering. Every plan is built around realistic drive windows, reliable stop placement, and useful prep notes.
- Calm planning with clear day structure and pacing buffers.
- Route quality refined seasonally with practical road context.
- Checklists designed for vehicle readiness and travel safety.
Routes
Curated drive plans
Pacific Coast Highway
487 mi · 4-5 days · Spring · Easy
Moab Backcountry Trail
240 mi · 3-4 days · Fall · Moderate
Smoky Mountains Loop
350 mi · 4 days · Autumn · Easy
High Desert Traverse
310 mi · 3 days · Winter · Moderate
Rocky Mountain High
520 mi · 5-6 days · Summer · Moderate
Gulf Coast Line
420 mi · 4 days · Spring · Easy
Services
Planning services
Route Curation
Route sets selected for pacing quality, access reliability, and visual value.
Custom Itinerary Build
Day-by-day trip architecture with realistic distance and stop timing.
Vehicle Readiness Notes
Simple prep priorities aligned to terrain, weather, and trip length.
Gear & Safety Checklist
Useful, practical checklists for essentials, safety, and comfort.
Pacing & Stop Planning
Balanced rest intervals, fuel windows, and scenic detour options.
Travel Format Plans
Variants tailored for family, solo, and couple-focused travel styles.
Benefits
What improves with a structured plan
Time saved
Lower planning overhead and fewer last-minute decisions.
Fewer surprises
Prepared alternates and clearer route assumptions.
Better stops
Intelligent stop order for comfort and continuity.
Safer planning
Readiness guidance and practical safety checks.
Clearer budget
Transparent structure for fuel, lodging, and route options.
Flexible pacing
Trip variants that match your travel rhythm.
Gear
Weekend and overland checklists
Testimonials
Client feedback
“The itinerary was clear, practical, and easy to execute with our schedule.”
Maria PatelOperations Director“Vehicle notes were precise and useful. We avoided common planning mistakes.”
Ryan EllisProduct Manager“Our family trip felt smooth and unrushed, with excellent stop recommendations.”
Hannah LiuLegal Counsel“Structured and professional from start to finish, with real attention to detail.”
Daniel MooreConsultantPricing
Professional planning tiers
Weekend Brief
$180 / plan
- 2-3 day route outline
- Pacing and stop guidance
- Essentials checklist
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Road Trip Plan
$420 / plan
- 4-7 day itinerary build
- Vehicle readiness notes
- Gear and safety checklist
- Final planning brief
Expedition Pack
$860 / plan
- 8-14 day structured route
- Contingency and alternate options
- Extended prep guidance
Progress
Planning performance
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Trips planned
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Routes refined
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Checklist templates
Route Coverage
Planning Satisfaction
Update Frequency
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Contact
Request a planning brief
Hours
Mon-Fri, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM MT
Response time
Usually within 1-2 business days