SmartStops: Family Road Trip Planner

Transform chaotic family drives into smooth, memorable adventures with SmartStops — the road trip planner built for real families.

Created by parents for parents, SmartStops takes the stress out of long drives with kids. Whether you’re crossing the country, visiting relatives, or heading out for a weekend getaway, SmartStops helps you find the best places to stop, perfectly timed along the best available route.

Unlike generic travel apps, SmartStops focuses on what families actually need: safe, clean, kid-friendly places to take a break. It’s not just data — it’s thoughtful, real-world planning by people who understand how unpredictable family travel can be.

SmartStops quietly evaluates multiple route options behind the scenes, balancing drive time with better places to stop — so families aren’t forced to choose between speed and sanity.

No more juggling apps.
No more guessing where to pull over.
Just smoother, calmer trips for everyone in the car.

Plan Smarter. Choose Better Stops. Travel Easier.

What SmartStops Helps You Do

Discover parks, playgrounds, and rest areas near the best stop cities along your route
Find reliable bathrooms, gas, coffee, and kid-friendly food options
Compare nearby cities at each stop so you can choose what works best for your family
Preview stops with interactive maps before you go
Save and reuse routes for future trips
Works for any drive over 90 minutes

Why Parents Love SmartStops

SmartStops makes long drives more predictable — and more enjoyable. Families love how it blends practicality with fun, keeping kids entertained and parents relaxed.

Avoid meltdowns with perfectly timed breaks
Turn gas and coffee stops into quick little adventures
Discover new parks and hidden gems along your route

Get smart options without extra decisions — or dive deeper when you want more control

Keep every trip organized and stress-free

Plan Options
Fair Pricing for Real Families

We don’t believe in subscriptions for family travel.
Trips come and go — your payments should too.

SmartStops uses simple, flexible pricing that’s honest, predictable, and parent-friendly:

Starter (Free): 2 trip searches within 7 days
Weekender: Unlimited searches for a week — $5.99
Explorer: Unlimited searches for a month — $12.99
Adventurer: Unlimited searches for a year — $39.99

No subscriptions.
No surprise renewals.
Just pay when you need it.

Perfect For

Cross-country drives
Holiday travel and summer road trips
Weekend getaways with kids
Visiting relatives or national parks
Any drive longer than 90 minutes

Built by Parents

After too many chaotic trips filled with “Are we there yet?” moments, we built SmartStops to make family travel smoother and more enjoyable — not just for the kids, but for the grown-ups too.

Turn routine gas breaks into mini-adventures.
Turn long drives into memories.

Download SmartStops and start your first trip today.