There's something undeniably magical about a road trip-the sense of boundless freedom, the ever-changing scenery, and the thrill of the unknown. It's not just about reaching a destination; it's about the experiences along the way. The hum of the engine, the wind rushing through open windows, and the endless stretch of asphalt ahead create a rhythm that lulls you into a state of adventure.
The Beginning: Anticipation and Excitement
Every road trip starts with anticipation. The night before departure is filled with last-minute packing, checking maps (or GPS), and that giddy excitement that makes sleep elusive. The car is loaded with snacks, playlists, and a mix of essentials and just-in-case items. As the engine starts the next morning, the journey truly begins-windows down, music up, and the open road calling.
The first miles are electric. The cityscape fades into suburbs, then into open countryside. The world feels full of possibilities. Conversations flow easily-plans, memories, jokes, and comfortable silences. The road is a companion, always moving forward, urging you to see what's around the next bend.
The Middle: Unexpected Discoveries
A road trip is never just about the highway. It's the detours that make it unforgettable. A hand-painted sign for a roadside attraction, a local diner with the best pie you've ever tasted, or a scenic overlook that wasn't on the itinerary-these unplanned moments become the heart of the journey.
Small towns welcome you with their quirks-a vintage gas station, a Main Street frozen in time, or a friendly waitress who calls you "hon." The landscape shifts: rolling hills give way to deserts, forests morph into plains, and mountains rise in the distance. Each mile brings new textures, colors, and stories.
There are challenges, too-wrong turns, sudden rainstorms, or that one rest stop with questionable bathrooms. But even these become part of the lore, the tales you'll laugh about later. A flat tire in the middle of nowhere leads to an encounter with a kind stranger. A missed exit becomes a chance to explore a hidden gem.
The Rhythm of the Road
Hours blend together in the best way. The playlist shifts from upbeat anthems to mellow tunes as the sun dips low. Golden hour bathes everything in warmth, and the world feels slower, softer. Conversations deepen as the miles pass-dreams, fears, and the kind of talks that only happen when you're untethered from daily life.
Night driving has its own magic. The road is quieter, lit only by headlights and the occasional glow of a distant town. The stars seem brighter out here, away from city lights. A 24-hour truck stop becomes a beacon of coffee and greasy comfort food, the neon sign a welcome sight in the darkness.
The Destination-and the Journey Home
Eventually, the destination appears, whether it's a national park, a coastal town, or a loved one's doorstep. There's satisfaction in arriving, but also a quiet longing for the road itself. Because the truth is, the trip isn't just about where you're going-it's about who you become along the way.
And then, there's the return. The road back is different-familiar yet changed. You're wiser, wearier, but full of stories. The car smells like adventure: sunscreen, fast food wrappers, and the faint scent of pine from that hike days ago. Home feels both comforting and strange after so much movement.
Why We Keep Going Back
A road trip is more than travel; it's a reminder of life's spontaneity. It's about control and surrender-planning the route but embracing the detours. It's about connection-to the people beside you, the strangers you meet, and the land unfolding outside your window.
And when it's over, you'll find yourself dreaming of the next one-because the road never really leaves you. It whispers in the everyday, calling you back to where the horizon never ends, and the journey is everything.
In the report below, the county's county seat is used as a starting point for a county. From there, all county seats within 250 straight-line miles from that county seat orgination point are shown. In those instances where a county does not have a county seat, than the largest city within that county is used as a reference point. There are a few cases where a county has two county seats, in that case, one is arbitrarily selected.
Seattle (King County, WA) |
Houston (Harris County, TX) |
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Dallas (Dallas County, TX) |
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Beaumont (Jefferson County, TX) |
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Manhattan (New York County, NY) |
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Jackson (Hinds County, MS) |
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Shreveport (Caddo Parish, LA) |
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New Orleans (Orleans Parish, LA) |
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Lafayette (Lafayette Parish, LA) |
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Franklin (St. Mary Parish, LA) |
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Baton Rouge (East Baton Rouge Parish, LA) |
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Chicago (Cook County, IL) |
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Atlanta (Fulton County, GA) |
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Los Angeles (Los Angeles County, CA) |
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Mobile (Mobile County, AL) |
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Bay Minette (Baldwin County, AL)
Chatom (Washington County, AL)
Mobile (Mobile County, AL)
El Dorado (Union County, AR)
Hamburg (Ashley County, AR)
Lake Village (Chicot County, AR)
Abbeville (Vermilion Parish, LA)
Alexandria (Rapides Parish, LA)
Amite City (Tangipahoa Parish, LA)
Arcadia (Bienville Parish, LA)
Bastrop (Morehouse Parish, LA)
Baton Rouge (East Baton Rouge Parish, LA)
Benton (Bossier Parish, LA)
Cameron (Cameron Parish, LA)
Chalmette (St. Bernard Parish, LA)
Clinton (East Feliciana Parish, LA)
Colfax (Grant Parish, LA)
Columbia (Caldwell Parish, LA)
Convent (St. James Parish, LA)
Coushatta (Red River Parish, LA)
Covington (St. Tammany Parish, LA)
Crowley (Acadia Parish, LA)
DeRidder (Beauregard Parish, LA)
Donaldsonville (Ascension Parish, LA)
Edgard (St. John the Baptist, LA)
Farmerville (Union Parish, LA)
Franklin (St. Mary Parish, LA)
Franklinton (Washington Parish, LA)
Greensburg (St. Helena Parish, LA)
Gretna (Jefferson Parish, LA)
Hahnville (St. Charles Parish, LA)
Harrisonburg (Catahoula Parish, LA)
Homer (Claiborne Parish, LA)
Houma (Terrebonne Parish, LA)
Jena (La Salle Parish, LA)
Jennings (Jefferson Davis Parish, LA)
Jonesboro (Jackson Parish, LA)
Lafayette (Lafayette Parish, LA)
Lake Charles (Calcasieu Parish, LA)
Lake Providence (East Carroll Parish, LA)
Leesville (Vernon Parish, LA)
Livingston (Livingston Parish, LA)
Mansfield (De Soto Parish, LA)
Many (Sabine Parish, LA)
Marksville (Avoyelles Parish, LA)
Minden (Webster Parish, LA)
Monroe (Ouachita Parish, LA)
Napoleonville (Assumption Parish, LA)
Natchitoches (Natchitoches Parish, LA)
New Iberia (Iberia Parish, LA)
New Orleans (Orleans Parish, LA)
New Roads (Pointe Coupee Parish, LA)
Oak Grove (West Carroll Parish, LA)
Oberlin (Allen Parish, LA)
Opelousas (St. Landry Parish, LA)
Plaquemine (Iberville Parish, LA)
Pointe a la Hache (Plaquemines Parish, LA)
Port Allen (West Baton Rouge Parish, LA)
Rayville (Richland Parish, LA)
Ruston (Lincoln Parish, LA)
St. Francisville (West Feliciana Parish, LA)
St. Joseph (Tensas Parish, LA)
St. Martinville (St. Martin Parish, LA)
Shreveport (Caddo Parish, LA)
Tallulah (Madison Parish, LA)
Thibodaux (Lafourche Parish, LA)
Vidalia (Concordia Parish, LA)
Ville Platte (Evangeline Parish, LA)
Winnfield (Winn Parish, LA)
Winnsboro (Franklin Parish, LA)
Bay St. Louis (Hancock County, MS)
Bay Springs (Jasper County, MS)
Belzoni (Humphreys County, MS)
Biloxi (Harrison County, MS)
Brandon (Rankin County, MS)
Brookhaven (Lincoln County, MS)
Canton (Madison County, MS)
Carthage (Leake County, MS)
Collins (Covington County, MS)
Columbia (Marion County, MS)
Decatur (Newton County, MS)
Fayette (Jefferson County, MS)
Forest (Scott County, MS)
Hattiesburg (Forrest County, MS)
Hazlehurst (Copiah County, MS)
Jackson (Hinds County, MS)
Laurel (Jones County, MS)
Leakesville (Greene County, MS)
Lexington (Holmes County, MS)
Liberty (Amite County, MS)
Lucedale (George County, MS)
Magnolia (Pike County, MS)
Mayersville (Issaquena County, MS)
Meadville (Franklin County, MS)
Mendenhall (Simpson County, MS)
Meridian (Lauderdale County, MS)
Monticello (Lawrence County, MS)
Natchez (Adams County, MS)
New Augusta (Perry County, MS)
Pascagoula (Jackson County, MS)
Poplarville (Pearl River County, MS)
Port Gibson (Claiborne County, MS)
Prentiss (Jefferson Davis County, MS)
Purvis (Lamar County, MS)
Quitman (Clarke County, MS)
Raleigh (Smith County, MS)
Rolling Fork (Sharkey County, MS)
Tylertown (Walthall County, MS)
Vicksburg (Warren County, MS)
Waynesboro (Wayne County, MS)
Wiggins (Stone County, MS)
Woodville (Wilkinson County, MS)
Yazoo City (Yazoo County, MS)
Anahuac (Chambers County, TX)
Angleton (Brazoria County, TX)
Beaumont (Jefferson County, TX)
Carthage (Panola County, TX)
Center (Shelby County, TX)
Coldspring (San Jacinto County, TX)
Conroe (Montgomery County, TX)
Galveston (Galveston County, TX)
Groveton (Trinity County, TX)
Hemphill (Sabine County, TX)
Houston (Harris County, TX)
Jasper (Jasper County, TX)
Kountze (Hardin County, TX)
Liberty (Liberty County, TX)
Livingston (Polk County, TX)
Lufkin (Angelina County, TX)
Nacogdoches (Nacogdoches County, TX)
Newton (Newton County, TX)
Orange (Orange County, TX)
San Augustine (San Augustine County, TX)
Woodville (Tyler County, TX)
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616
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344
312
279
317
368
469
365
292
241
346
328
344
175
326
408
323
301
248
297
468
440
365
489
396
379
392
420
428
420
446
342
425
448
378
383
452
494
390
367
496
386
332
356
406
471
398
326
466
512
446
342
411
446
472
425
342
405
344
481
467
341
369
243
262
243
148
166
180
186
271
154
198
223
208
221
223
180
157
148
222
256
178
196
|
459
440
439
286
318
344
196
203
298
240
291
258
223
126
325
271
200
253
274
197
319
183
145
264
291
272
233
321
291
320
298
252
249
281
234
166
232
203
133
324
157
282
185
167
219
232
272
262
191
214
327
243
318
166
204
250
337
254
284
250
249
287
214
208
307
274
265
196
220
272
362
393
372
388
363
319
371
402
369
346
414
289
392
376
329
353
393
418
390
289
413
308
334
292
360
435
336
267
391
410
357
301
351
368
425
381
343
326
319
422
380
260
363
43
42
77
175
156
58
38
49
89
141
0
114
76
40
69
113
134
122
101
142
89
|
2154
2107
2151
1834
1872
1889
2012
1933
2043
1854
1887
2031
1813
1973
2105
2016
1913
1911
2065
1861
2073
1990
1921
2054
2076
1866
2047
2054
2032
2103
2085
1938
1837
2091
1929
1978
1878
2005
1956
1918
1908
2045
1846
1878
1959
1836
1892
2060
1885
2023
2101
2005
1906
1954
1987
2034
2131
2028
1908
1867
2004
1956
2017
1821
1935
2076
1964
1971
1896
1924
2113
2038
1931
2126
1994
2006
1977
1992
2041
2048
2025
1973
2012
2068
1995
1982
2057
2108
1953
2011
2117
2025
1919
1992
2013
2046
2022
1968
2085
2146
2081
1965
2030
2072
2060
2025
1926
2041
1953
2081
2097
1992
1949
1918
1919
1923
1813
1837
1858
1857
1936
1834
1873
1888
1888
1902
1900
1860
1838
1826
1901
1937
1853
1877
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Sources: STI: PopStats and STI: Colossus
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