Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Columbus to Sacramento. If you're planning a road trip to Sacramento, you can research locations to stop along the way. Make sure you check road conditions to double check the weather. Traveling with a dog or cat? Find pet-friendly stops. Camping along the way? Search for RV campgrounds. Find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on the most talked about places recommended by Trippy members.
9:00 am start in Columbus
drive for about 3 hours
11:52 am Indianapolis
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 12:52 pm
drive for about 7.5 hours
8:28 pm Des Moines
stay overnight and leave the next day around 10:00 am
day 1 driving ≈ 10.5 hours
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10:00 am leave from Des Moines
drive for about 6 hours
4:02 pm North Platte
stay overnight and leave the next day around 11:00 am
day 2 driving ≈ 6 hours
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11:00 am leave from North Platte
drive for about 3.5 hours
2:28 pm Cheyenne
stay overnight and leave the next day around 10:00 am
day 3 driving ≈ 3.5 hours
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10:00 am leave from Cheyenne
drive for about 6 hours
4:02 pm Park City
stay overnight at Washington School House Hotel
leave the next day around 9:00 am
day 4 driving ≈ 6 hours
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9:00 am leave from Washington School House Hotel
drive for about 8 hours
4:54 pm Black Rock City
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 5:54 pm
drive for about 4 hours
9:46 pm arrive in Sacramento
day 5 driving ≈ 12 hours
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Indianapolis (41 answers)
Indianapolis Museum of Art (4 mentions)
Indianapolis Zoo (2 mentions)
questions about Indianapolis:
What is your favorite restaurant in Indianapolis?
Your Favorite Holiday Events in Indianapolis
Awesome food trucks?
Best free things to do in Indianapolis?
Safe area?
Des Moines (21 answers)
questions about Des Moines:
What's the best neighborhood in Des Moines for a first time visitor?
Any good hiking spots in or near Des Moines?
North Platte (3 answers)
Cheyenne (14 answers)
questions about Cheyenne:
Driving from Kennesaw ga to Cheyenne wy
What are some "must see" places in Cheyenne.
Park City (28 answers)
High West Distillery & Saloon (5 mentions)
Utah Olympic Park (2 mentions)
No Name Saloon & Grill (2 mentions)
Alta Ski Area (2 mentions)
Deer Valley (2 mentions)
restaurants around Park City:
The Farm at Canyons
Riverhorse
hotels around Park City:
Washington School House Hotel
Canyons Resort
questions about Park City:
Summer activities in Park City?
What are the best restaurants and bars in Park City?
What is a convenient to slopes hotel in Park City area?
Day trips from Park City
Looking for charming boutique hotel in Park City
Black Rock City (7 answers)
questions about Black Rock City:
Why Do You Go Back to Burning Man?
Need some recommendations on somewhere to get food?
Trippy members suggest Ella Dining Room & Bar, which was mentioned 3 times.
Here are some more restaurants people talk about:
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This section could be endless, so rather than trying to suggest every local activity or attraction, we'll leave it open-ended.
These are some of the places people talk about on Trippy:
Of course, Trippy is the perfect place to ask questions because there's an entire community of travelers talking to each other and sharing tips and advice. Trippy is where you can get answers personalized for your tastes, budgets, trip dates & more!
For example, here are some questions people have asked about Sacramento. Click on any question to see answers from the community!
Katie from Los Angeles asked:
What is your favorite restaurant in Sacramento? (12 answers)
Peter from Munich asked:
Things to do and see in Sacramento (6 answers)
Debbie from San Francisco asked:
Hidden gems in Sacramento? (6 answers)
Evan from Virginia asked:
Me want food in Sacramento! (5 answers)
Jessica from asked:
Question about location for USA Outdoor Nationals (2 answers)
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Yes, even this step is optional, because if you're on vacation who wants the trip to end? It's okay, you can start planning your next trip!
Want to plan the trip back? Get the reverse directions for a Sacramento to Columbus drive, or go to the main page to plan a new road trip.
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