Hi, Welcome to LazyTrips.
The internet's most meticulous road trip guide.
Since founding LazyTrips in 2011, I've spent 15 years building the definitive guide to the open road. My mission is simple: to help you plan the kind of epic road trips that turn into lifelong stories.
I've spent the last two decades (and an alarming amount of money on snacks) filtering thousands of miles of road into the few hundred guides actually worth showing you.
A road trip should be about freedom, not stressing over directions. I'll share stuff that matters - backroads that are actually fun to drive, the detours worth the extra time, and exactly where to head for a cold beer when you arrive. And I'll do my best to help you avoid making the same mistakes I made when I drove these routes!
The LazyTrips Route Planner
In June 2024, I took my database of thousands of routes and launched the Planner.
It's a completely free, custom-built tool to help you dream, customize, and map your own road trips using our proprietary routing data.
The Planner is currently in Beta with new features launching frequently. Please try it out and let me know what you think!
My Editorial Promise & Methodology
In an era of automated travel content, I believe there is no substitute for real-world experience.
✓ First-Hand Expertise
LazyTrips routes are built on decades of real-world driving experience. I have driven everywhere from the winding Pacific Coast Highway and the rugged terrain of Montana, to the deep South and the snowy passes of the Alps.
✓ Data-Driven Mapping
I don't just guess drive times. Every single route on LazyTrips is meticulously mapped to account for realistic driving conditions, realistic layovers, and logical routing.
✓ Independent Recommendations
My destination and hotel recommendations are strictly based on editorial merit. I do my best to curate stops based on what makes the best possible road trip experience, not based on paid placements.
The Team Behind the Wheel
Sasha Yanshin
Founder & Lead Driver
I am a road-trip purist and logistical mapping expert, who has spent 25 years seeing the world the slow way. I've driven everywhere from the highlands of Sri Lanka to never-ending forests of Russia, the desert sands of the Middle East, South Africa, and almost every corner of the United States.
Whether it's exploring the wilderness of Montana or cruising in California, I know the only correct way to travel is by road because that's where the real stories happen.
When not exploring, I share thoughts on the world of finance on my YouTube channel. And on the weekends? You'll usually find me perfecting BBQ skills in the garden.
Yuki
Backseat Driver
A masterful navigator to the best walkies, offering unparalleled expertise in local squirrel spotting and keeping morale high on the long-haul stretches.
Though she has zero sense of direction and a tendency to nap through the most scenic vistas, research shows she is 100% essential for a successful road trip.
How I Keep the Engine Running
LazyTrips is free to use. To keep the servers running and maps updated, I partner with trusted travel brands like Booking.com and others. If you book a hotel or a rental car through one of the links on the site, I may earn a small commission at absolutely no extra cost to you. This allows me to keep editorial independence and focus on bringing you the best routes possible.
Get in Touch
LazyTrips is published by my company - Uncle Bob Media Ltd. Have a question about a route, or want to report a road closure? I'd love to hear from you.
Reach out to me via the Contact page. These emails go straight to my inbox. Over the last decade, our guides have helped millions of travelers plan their perfect road trip—we can't wait to help you plan yours.