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Road trips in the U.S. - statistics & facts

Embodying the spirit of adventure and exploration, road trips have long been a hallmark of American culture. When U.S. travelers were asked what types of trips they had planned in 2024, over 30 percent said they were going to take a road trip, making it the third most popular type of vacation. But in a country as big as the United States, what constitutes a road trip and what is just a trip down the road? In 2024, the most common amount of time U.S. travelers planned to drive on a road trip was between six to 10 hours.
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Published by H. Yoo, Mar 30, 2026

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