Best Mobile Apps for Commuters and Road Trip Travel

Dec 11, 2023

Today is National App Day! We’re sharing our picks for the best apps to add to your smartphone and infotainment systems to make your commute and road trip a breeze. From WiFi spots to Road Trip Itineraries to Meal Planning and more, we’ve got you covered with convenience every mile of the way. And feel free to recommend your own favorite apps in the comments on our social accounts!

Roadtrippers App

We love this app! You can plug in your departure and arrival locations, and plot out a fantastic map of stops along the way. Create your own itinerary, or download one of the pre-planned trips or community created add-ons. You can even use the maps if you go offline, making it super convenient for remote areas.

Roadside America App

If you’re into ridiculous roadside attractions, you’ll go bananas for this one! If visiting the world’s biggest ball of yarn or bizarre roadside dinosaur parks are your brand of fun, you’ll find no shortage of it with this app. Look up the areas you’re passing through and find the weirdest and wildest kitschy and campy stops along your route, or even in your own backyard!

WiFi Map App

This helpful app helps you locate free WiFi Hotspots in the US and worldwide, and gives you pertinent public login information as needed. You’ll be able to find a connection no matter where you’re going, which is convenient for those who work on the go!

Flush Toilet Finder App

The convenience is right there in the name: find a toilet wherever you drive. Is there anything worse than being stuck in the middle of nowhere with no rest stop in sight? We think not. That’s why we love that this app gives you the ability to find bathrooms anywhere, and even add your own to the map and help others.

Waze

This community-based app gives you live GPS navigation with traffic and safety updates. Join as a community member and you can add your own blips to the map for road closures, traffic slowdowns, road obstructions, and more.

GasBuddy App

If you’re looking to save a few pennies in fuel so you can get your little “morning coffee” to go, this is the app for you! GasBuddy has saved its users more than $3billion in fuel costs, which is nothing to scoff at with rising prices. Download the app and find the best prices for fuel near you, wherever you are driving. Plus, gather some rewards as you use the app to unloc special deals!

HipCamp App

This app is perfect for the offroad adventurer! This app works with landowners to provide you with overnight camping stays on private land. You can find tent friendly campsites for backpacking trips, glamping for those who prefer a little more luxury, and even RV parks. Perfect for car campers and #VanLife folks!

USA Rest Stops App

Whether you’re looking for the nearest state welcome center, a rest area, or service plaza for fueling and bathroom breaks, they’ve got it! No matter which Interstate, US highway, or state highway you’re traveling, it’ll be mapped out here for your convenience. It’s a must-have especially when traveling as a family with kids.

HappyCow

If you or someone in your travel party has dietary restrictions, this is a very useful mobile app and site! Find the best nearby restaurants featuring Vegan and Vegetarian diets in your area. You can even check out grocery stores, farm stands, and food trucks nearby, along with options for gluten free menu items in most places.