16 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States trip planner
Start: Bakersfield
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Albuquerque
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Tulsa
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Springfield
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Mountain Home
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Mountain View
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Fort Smith
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Texarkana
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Tyler
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Waco
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Temple
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San Antonio
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Phoenix
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Albuquerque — 1 night
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Duke City
Albuquerque remains one of the state's secret jewels, as its tourist attractions are often overshadowed by the more popular holiday destination of Santa Fe.Kick off your visit on the 1st (Sat): see the interesting displays at New Mexico Steam Locomotive and Railroad Historical Society.
For where to stay, maps, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Albuquerque road trip planning website.
Bakersfield to Albuquerque is an approximately 12-hour car ride. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Bakersfield to Albuquerque due to the time zone difference. In March, Albuquerque is little chillier than Bakersfield - with highs of 66°F and lows of 38°F. You'll have a few hours on the 1st (Sat) to wrap things up before traveling to Tulsa.
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Tulsa — 1 night
Capital of Route 66
Sometimes known as the "Buckle of the Bible Belt," Tulsa is the second largest city in Oklahoma.To find other places to visit, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Tulsa attractions planner.
Fly from Albuquerque to Tulsa in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Central Standard Time (CST) is 1 hour. Expect a daytime high around 71°F in April, and nighttime lows around 48°F. On the 2nd (Sun), you're off to Springfield.
Springfield — 1 night
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On the 2nd (Sun), experience rural life at Rutledge-Wilson Farm Community Park, explore the activities along Sequiota Park, and then grab your bike and head to Galloway Creek Greenway.
To see other places to visit, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Springfield online trip itinerary maker.
You can drive from Tulsa to Springfield in 3 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or fly. In April, plan for daily highs up to 68°F, and evening lows to 45°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) so you can go by car to Mountain Home.
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To see other places to visit, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Springfield online trip itinerary maker.
You can drive from Tulsa to Springfield in 3 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or fly. In April, plan for daily highs up to 68°F, and evening lows to 45°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) so you can go by car to Mountain Home.
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Mountain Home — 1 night
Mountain Home is a small city in and the county seat of Baxter County, Arkansas, United States, in the southern Ozark Mountains near the northern state border with Missouri. On the 3rd (Mon), explore the wealth of natural beauty at Big Spring Park.
To see traveler tips, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, read our Mountain Home tour itinerary website.
You can drive from Springfield to Mountain Home in 2.5 hours. In April, daily temperatures in Mountain Home can reach 69°F, while at night they dip to 48°F. On the 4th (Tue), you're off to Mountain View.
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To see traveler tips, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, read our Mountain Home tour itinerary website.
You can drive from Springfield to Mountain Home in 2.5 hours. In April, daily temperatures in Mountain Home can reach 69°F, while at night they dip to 48°F. On the 4th (Tue), you're off to Mountain View.
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Mountain View — 1 night
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Mountain View is the largest city in and the county seat of Stone County, Arkansas. On the 4th (Tue), don't miss a visit to Peace Pole, then get engrossed in the history at Calico Rock Museum & Visitor Center, and then snap pictures at Swinging Bridge.
For maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Mountain View trip website.
You can drive from Mountain Home to Mountain View in 1.5 hours. In April, daily temperatures in Mountain View can reach 70°F, while at night they dip to 46°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Fort Smith.
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For maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Mountain View trip website.
You can drive from Mountain Home to Mountain View in 1.5 hours. In April, daily temperatures in Mountain View can reach 70°F, while at night they dip to 46°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Fort Smith.
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Fort Smith — 3 nights
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Fort Smith is the second-largest city in Arkansas and one of the two county seats of Sebastian County. Kick off your visit on the 6th (Thu): relax and rejuvenate at Inner Peace Massage and Body Studio, do some two-wheel cruising with Pig Trail National Scenic Byway, then take an in-depth tour of The Clayton House, and finally hike along Lake Alma Hiking Trail. Here are some ideas for day two: examine the collection at Drennan-Scott Historic Site, then contemplate the long history of Fort Smith National Historic Site, then explore the different monuments and memorials at Fort Smith National Cemetery, and finally explore the world behind art at Fort Smith Regional Art Museum.
To see more things to do, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, read our Fort Smith trip planner.
Traveling by car from Mountain View to Fort Smith takes 3.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 74°F in April, and nighttime lows around 50°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) so you can drive to Texarkana.
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To see more things to do, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, read our Fort Smith trip planner.
Traveling by car from Mountain View to Fort Smith takes 3.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 74°F in April, and nighttime lows around 50°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) so you can drive to Texarkana.
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Texarkana — 1 night
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Texarkana is the largest city and the county seat of Miller County, Arkansas, United States. Kick off your visit on the 8th (Sat): pick up some local products at 1894 City Market, see the interesting displays at Perot Leadership Museum, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Phillip McDougal Trail, and finally walk around Bobby Ferguson Park.
To see more things to do, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Texarkana driving holiday planning tool.
Drive from Fort Smith to Texarkana in 4 hours. Expect a daytime high around 74°F in April, and nighttime lows around 52°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) so you can drive to Tyler.
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To see more things to do, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Texarkana driving holiday planning tool.
Drive from Fort Smith to Texarkana in 4 hours. Expect a daytime high around 74°F in April, and nighttime lows around 52°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) so you can drive to Tyler.
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Tyler is a city located in central Smith County, Texas, United States. To find maps, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Tyler online visit planner.
You can drive from Texarkana to Tyler in 2.5 hours. In April, daytime highs in Tyler are 77°F, while nighttime lows are 55°F. On the 9th (Sun), you'll travel to Waco.
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You can drive from Texarkana to Tyler in 2.5 hours. In April, daytime highs in Tyler are 77°F, while nighttime lows are 55°F. On the 9th (Sun), you'll travel to Waco.
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Sightseeing in Waco offers many possibilities in a medium-sized town on the Brazos River in central Texas.Start off your visit on the 9th (Sun): snap pictures at Waco Suspension Bridge and then enjoy the scholastic atmosphere at Baylor University.
For where to stay, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Waco road trip planning site.
Getting from Tyler to Waco by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a bus; or fly. In April, daytime highs in Waco are 77°F, while nighttime lows are 54°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) early enough to drive to Temple.
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Temple — 3 nights
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Temple is a city in Bell County, Texas, United States. Family-friendly places like Lick Creek Trail and Yettie Polk Park will thrill your kids. Discover out-of-the-way places like Dana Peak Park and Lions Junction Family Water Park. Explore Temple's surroundings by going to College Station (St. Mary's Catholic Center & Reveille Gravesite). There's more to do: stroll through Chalkridge Falls Park and stroll around West Temple Park.
For other places to visit, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Temple trip maker site.
Drive from Waco to Temple in an hour. In April, daytime highs in Temple are 77°F, while nighttime lows are 55°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to San Antonio.
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For other places to visit, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Temple trip maker site.
Drive from Waco to Temple in an hour. In April, daytime highs in Temple are 77°F, while nighttime lows are 55°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to San Antonio.
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San Antonio — 2 nights
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The Alamo City
As the state’s second largest city, San Antonio embodies Texas’ rich cultural heritage while maintaining the Old West charm of an oil town.Kick off your visit on the 13th (Thu): explore the fascinating underground world of Cave Without a Name, then identify plant and animal life at Cibolo Nature Center, and then tee off at Palmer Course at La Cantera. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the architecture and atmosphere at St Joseph Catholic Church, then contemplate the long history of Mission San Jose, then appreciate the extensive heritage of King William Historic District, and finally make a trip to Main Plaza.
For maps, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the San Antonio road trip planner.
You can drive from Temple to San Antonio in 2.5 hours. Another option is to drive. In April in San Antonio, expect temperatures between 82°F during the day and 60°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) early enough to fly to Phoenix.
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Phoenix — 1 night
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Phoenix is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Arizona. Kick off your visit on the 15th (Sat): look for all kinds of wild species at Lookout Mountain Preserve, then get all the equipment you need at Buddy Stubbs Harley-Davidson, and then take in nature's colorful creations at Rose Garden at Mesa Community College.
To find where to stay, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Phoenix vacation site.
You can fly from San Antonio to Phoenix in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from San Antonio to Phoenix is minus 1 hour. When traveling from San Antonio in April, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Phoenix: temperatures range from 88°F by day to 62°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive back home.
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To find where to stay, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Phoenix vacation site.
You can fly from San Antonio to Phoenix in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from San Antonio to Phoenix is minus 1 hour. When traveling from San Antonio in April, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Phoenix: temperatures range from 88°F by day to 62°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive back home.
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United States travel guide
More than the country of car-packed streets seen in TV shows and movies, the United States of America is a complex and diverse home to over 300 million people living in a wide range of landscapes and climates. From its big-city skyscrapers to its sprawling natural parks, the country's ''melting pot'' combines many ethnic groups that share a strong sense of national identity despite their cultural differences. A country of road trips and big blue skies, the United States harbors orderly cities filled with restaurants, parks, museums, and innumerable sightseeing opportunities, as well as pristine natural areas perfect for a holiday in the great outdoors. To see as much as you can of this diverse land quickly, drive over some of the more than 6 million km (4 million mi) of highways leading through deserts, mountain peaks, fertile fields, and giant urban centers.
