Two young women having fun driving along the street laughing and joking with the driver distracted looking at her passenger.

Although it’s mid-July and most of us can’t believe how quickly summer is flying by, there’s still time to plan the perfect road trip. WalletHub has revealed 2022’s best states for summer road trips and there are a few that we think you can definitely make happen this year.

While we know gas prices are high and picking a destination can be challenging, WalletHub’s latest report revealed that 80% of American adults plan to take a road trip this summer (if they haven’t already).

The personal finance website compared the 50 U.S. states based on 32 key metrics to find the most fun, scenic, and wallet-friendly road-trip destinations for everyone in your crew to enjoy.

Check out WalletHub’s list of the top 20 best road-trip destinations in the U.S for summer 2022 below.

  • 20. Colorado

  • 19. Nevada

  • 18. Wisconsin

  • 17. Pennsylvania

  • 16. Michigan

  • 15. Iowa

  • 14. Nebraska

  • 13. Virginia

  • 12. Washington

  • 11. Georgia

  • 10. Wyoming

  • 9. Florida

  • 8. Idaho

  • 7. North Carolina

  • 6. Ohio

  • 5. Maine

  • 4. Louisiana

  • 3. Texas

  • 2. Minnesota

  • 1. New York

  • Best Road-Trip Destinations for Summer

    Click here to see WalletHub’s complete list.

    2022’s Best & Worst States for Summer Road Trips

    2022’s Best & Worst States for Summer Road Trips

    2022’s Best & Worst States for Summer Road Trips

    2022’s Best & Worst States for Summer Road Trips

Sign Up For The Sports Fix Newsletter

The sports news you want, find out about local events you need to know about, plus exclusive contests, games and more sent to your inbox.

*
By clicking "Subscribe" I agree to the website's terms of Service and Privacy Policy. I understand I can unsubscribe at any time.