Do You Have An Accurate Map To Your Vacation Spot?

A few times I've been out playing with the kids in the front and a car or a truck stop and ask for directions. They've used free online mapping programs - and were WAY of course!

Well, I just found a GREAT trip planning / map website and it's non other than Rand McNally!

I went to the Plan A Road Trip link and mapped out a pretend trip, complete with stops and hotels.

At first I thought the maps were way too zoomed out, but then I discovered how to zoom in. It really shows details - great for me - I like to see the map so I have the general idea of it in my head instead of just looking at directions, otherwise I feel like I am out hiking in the total darkness with a flashlight just lighting my steps. I want to know where I am going and how I am getting there!

There are links to weather and updates on road construction - an ever present reality on most major roads here in the Chicago area! Even if the maps say 30 minutes, always allow double, and if it's really important, triple time.

I hope this helps for your future trips!