Most paid apps lock multi-stop routing behind a paywall. But one app has changed the game for the better: The Free Champion: Roadtrippers While Roadtrippers does have a "Plus" version, their free plan is still the most powerful tool for casual road trippers. Here is exactly what you get for $0:

But there is also a specific kind of stress to a road trip. The "Are we there yet?" stress. The "I forgot to book a hotel" stress. And the "Why did gas just jump 50 cents?" stress.

Ditch the Paper Maps: The Best Road Trip Planning App (That’s Actually Free)

On the free plan, you can add up to 5 stops per trip. For a weekend getaway or a 3-day excursion, this is plenty. You map your home, your first fuel stop, your lunch spot, your hotel, and your final destination.

For years, the solution was a bulky AAA TripTik or a spiral-bound Rand McNally atlas. But today? The secret weapon is sitting in your pocket.