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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)
Dallas (Dallas County, TX)  
Amarillo (Potter County, TX)  
Manhattan (New York County, NY)  
Taos (Taos County, NM)  
Albuquerque (Bernalillo County, NM)  
Chicago (Cook County, IL)  
Atlanta (Fulton County, GA)  
Pueblo (Pueblo County, CO)  
Denver (Denver County, CO)  
Colorado Springs (El Paso County, CO)  
Los Angeles (Los Angeles County, CA)  
St. Johns (Apache County, AZ)
Alamosa (Alamosa County, CO)
Aspen (Pitkin County, CO)
Breckenridge (Summit County, CO)
Broomfield (Broomfield County, CO)

Canon City (Fremont County, CO)
Castle Rock (Douglas County, CO)
Central City (Gilpin County, CO)
Cheyenne Wells (Cheyenne County, CO)
City of Creede (Mineral County, CO)

Colorado Springs (El Paso County, CO)
Conejos (Conejos County, CO)
Cortez (Montezuma County, CO)
Cripple Creek (Teller County, CO)
Del Norte (Rio Grande County, CO)

Delta (Delta County, CO)
Denver (Denver County, CO)
Dove Creek (Dolores County, CO)
Durango (La Plata County, CO)
Eads (Kiowa County, CO)

Eagle (Eagle County, CO)
Fairplay (Park County, CO)
Georgetown (Clear Creek County, CO)
Glenwood Springs (Garfield County, CO)
Golden (Jefferson County, CO)

Grand Junction (Mesa County, CO)
Gunnison (Gunnison County, CO)
Hugo (Lincoln County, CO)
Kiowa (Elbert County, CO)
La Junta (Otero County, CO)

Lake City (Hinsdale County, CO)
Lamar (Prowers County, CO)
Las Animas (Bent County, CO)
Leadville (Lake County, CO)
Littleton (Arapahoe County, CO)

Montrose (Montrose County, CO)
Ordway (Crowley County, CO)
Ouray (Ouray County, CO)
Pagosa Springs (Archuleta County, CO)
Pueblo (Pueblo County, CO)

Saguache (Saguache County, CO)
Salida (Chaffee County, CO)
San Luis (Costilla County, CO)
Silverton (San Juan County, CO)
Springfield (Baca County, CO)

Telluride (San Miguel County, CO)
Trinidad (Las Animas County, CO)
Walsenburg (Huerfano County, CO)
Westcliffe (Custer County, CO)
Elkhart (Morton County, KS)

Hugoton (Stevens County, KS)
Johnson City (Stanton County, KS)
Syracuse (Hamilton County, KS)
Ulysses (Grant County, KS)
Alamogordo (Otero County, NM)

Albuquerque (Bernalillo County, NM)
Aztec (San Juan County, NM)
Bernalillo (Sandoval County, NM)
Carrizozo (Lincoln County, NM)
Clayton (Union County, NM)

Clovis (Curry County, NM)
Estancia (Torrance County, NM)
Fort Sumner (De Baca County, NM)
Gallup (McKinley County, NM)
Grants (Cibola County, NM)

Las Vegas (San Miguel County, NM)
Los Alamos (Los Alamos County, NM)
Los Lunas (Valencia County, NM)
Mora (Mora County, NM)
Mosquero (Harding County, NM)

Portales (Roosevelt County, NM)
Raton (Colfax County, NM)
Roswell (Chaves County, NM)
Santa Fe (Santa Fe County, NM)
Santa Rosa (Guadalupe County, NM)

Socorro (Socorro County, NM)
Taos (Taos County, NM)
Tierra Amarilla (Rio Arriba County, NM)
Truth or Consequences (Sierra County, NM)
Tucumcari (Quay County, NM)

Boise City (Cimarron County, OK)
Guymon (Texas County, OK)
Amarillo (Potter County, TX)
Canyon (Randall County, TX)
Channing (Hartley County, TX)

Dalhart (Dallam County, TX)
Dimmitt (Castro County, TX)
Dumas (Moore County, TX)
Farwell (Parmer County, TX)
Hereford (Deaf Smith County, TX)

Littlefield (Lamb County, TX)
Morton (Cochran County, TX)
Muleshoe (Bailey County, TX)
Panhandle (Carson County, TX)
Spearman (Hansford County, TX)

Stinnett (Hutchinson County, TX)
Stratford (Sherman County, TX)
Tulia (Swisher County, TX)
Vega (Oldham County, TX)
Monticello (San Juan County, UT)

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Sources: STI: PopStats and STI: Colossus

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