Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Orland Park to San Diego. If you're planning a road trip to San Diego, 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.
10:00 am start in Orland Park
drive for about 5 hours
3:13 pm Des Moines
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 4:13 pm
drive for about 2 hours
6:21 pm Omaha
eat at M's Pub
stay overnight and leave the next day around 10:00 am
day 1 driving ≈ 7.5 hours
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10:00 am leave from Omaha
drive for about 4 hours
2:00 pm North Platte
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 3:00 pm
drive for about 4 hours
6:48 pm Denver
eat at Euclid Hall Bar & Kitchen
stay overnight at The Brown Palace Hotel & Spa in Denver
leave the next day around 11:00 am
day 2 driving ≈ 8 hours
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11:00 am leave from The Brown Palace Hotel & Spa in Denver
drive for about 5.5 hours
4:23 pm Moab
stay overnight and leave the next day around 11:00 am
day 3 driving ≈ 5.5 hours
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11:00 am leave from Moab
drive for about 5 hours
4:13 pm Zion National Park
stay overnight and leave the next day around 9:00 am
day 4 driving ≈ 5 hours
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9:00 am leave from Zion National Park
drive for about 2.5 hours
11:41 am Las Vegas
eat at Giada
stay for about 4 hours
and leave at 3:41 pm
drive for about 5 hours
8:33 pm arrive in San Diego
stay at Hotel Del Coronado
day 5 driving ≈ 7.5 hours
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Jerry asked:
Southern travel route (1 answer)
Jerry asked:
How can I avoid snow on my trip (1 answer)
Jerry asked:
Pet friendly hotels (0 answers)
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?
Omaha (24 answers)
Henry Doorly Zoo (8 mentions)
Joslyn Art Museum (3 mentions)
Lauritzen Gardens (2 mentions)
The Durham Museum (2 mentions)
Omaha Children's Museum (2 mentions)
restaurants around Omaha:
M's Pub
Stokes Grill & Bar Wood Fired Foods
801 Chophouse at The Paxton
Lo Sole Mio Ristorante
questions about Omaha:
Best free things to do in Omaha?
Dog friendly hotels
TT Best Free Overnight
North Platte (3 answers)
Denver (192 answers)
Denver Museum of Nature and Science (15 mentions)
Denver Botanic Gardens (12 mentions)
Denver Art Museum (11 mentions)
LoDo (11 mentions)
Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre (11 mentions)
restaurants around Denver:
Euclid Hall Bar & Kitchen
Rioja
Acorn
Root Down
Bistro Vendome
hotels around Denver:
The Brown Palace Hotel & Spa in Denver
The Crawford Hotel
Four Seasons Hotel Denver
Hotel Teatro
the Curtis Denver - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
questions about Denver:
Short, scenic drives from Denver?
Best resort for advanced skier?
Activites to do with children ages 7-11
Top 5 must see attractions in Denver?
Restaurant for dinner near Coors Field?
Moab (42 answers)
Arches National Park (27 mentions)
Canyonlands National Park (17 mentions)
questions about Moab:
Seeking Dog Friendly Adventures in Moab?
Zion National Park (83 mentions)
questions about Zion National Park:
When is the best time to visit/hike Zion national park?
Canyoneer boots, Keen sandals, or old tennis shoes for Narrows hike?
What's the best time of year to hike in Zion?
Poisonous plants/ Venomous animals in Zion Canyon
Are hiking boots necessary now if I hike Angels Landing
Las Vegas (324 answers)
Downtown Container Park (15 mentions)
Fremont Street Experience (15 mentions)
High Roller (10 mentions)
The Mob Museum (8 mentions)
Neon Museum (8 mentions)
restaurants around Las Vegas:
Giada
Mon Ami Gabi
Wicked Spoon
Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino
Lotus of Siam
questions about Las Vegas:
Best new restaurants in Vegas?
What time of year is the best for scoring a cheap deals in Las Vegas
Best tips and casinos for first time gambler?
Is it better to stay on or off the Las Vegas strip?
Top things to do in Las Vegas that don't include gambling?
Are you going straight to a hotel, or looking for a vacation rental or Airbnb?
The best resource on neighborhoods, areas, and hotels is the Trippy page on where to stay in San Diego.
If you're looking for a quick answer, you can check out Hotel Del Coronado, which was mentioned 28 times on Trippy.
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Need some recommendations on somewhere to get food?
Trippy members suggest The Prado at Balboa Park, which was mentioned 10 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.
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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!
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