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Road Trip Tips & Freebies

If you and the family are packing up the minivan and taking to the open road this summer… this is for you! If you’re want to burn some miles to see some of our beautiful country…. this is for you! If you’re planning to camp while you travel, check out How to Find Camping & Campsites, and if you’re checking out state parks on your adventure, this post can guide you in the right direction! Here are some fun tips and freebies for anyone that is planning to burn some rubber this year.

Free Road Trip Apps & Sites

  • iExit is a great app that helps you see what’s coming up on every exit on the interstate (iOS and Android).
  • Roadtrippers has a free version that helps you plan your trip along with stops (including historical sites!) and much more (iOS and Android).
  • Google Maps is a great go-to with many more features than you may think!  (iOS and Android)
  • Waze will help you figure out what obstacles are ahead in your venture, and alternate routes to take (iOS and Android).
  • Free Air Pump offers a great user-generated site that lets you know just where you can score free air for your tires.
  • Plug Share is a site & app that gives you a map to find EV charging stations across the country.

Discounts on Gas

  • Upside is an amazing app that gives you cash back for your purchases on gas!  Plus, the more you share, the more you earn!
  • GasBuddy lets you know what gas prices are around you, no matter where you are.
  • Fuel Rewards is another app that gives you cash back for gas purchases at Shell stations.

Gas Station & Convenience Store Rewards

  • 7-Eleven offers great discounts and even freebies-  perfect for road trips
  • Circle K is great because it gives you points for gas purchased at their pumps – redeem for snacks
  • ampm app offers buy 5, get 1 free beverages, plus a lot more
  • QuikTrip offers tons of coupons and freebies
  • RaceTrac lets you rack up points at the pumps and in-store to redeem for freebies
  • Sheetz has loads of fun and offers on their app
  • BP & Amoco (BPme Rewards) helps you save $.05 on every gallon through the following month when you spend $100
  • Exxon Mobil gets you going with points when you get gas, then redeeming those points for $1 off at the pump
  • Speedway is super simple and gives you points for gas & purchases. Cash those in for freebies

Fun tips & road trip hacks

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