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235 Epic Questions For Road Trips To Spark Conversations & Laughter

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Road trips are really all about the journey. Spending that much time in the car with your loved ones gives an amazing opportunity to have some interesting conversations. Pulling out a list of fun, silly, thoughtful questions for road trips will help make new memories and maybe even bring out a laugh or two.

Throwing random and fun road trip questions back and forth can lead to giggles, curiosity and learning. 

Whether you are hitting the road to a National Park, a camping trip in Maine or close to home, or a cross country adventure, these Road Trip Questions will make the time pass quicker. And might even start a new family tradition. While they won’t guarantee no arguments, they are guaranteed to entertain (and distract) when needed.

We’ve reached into the far corners of the internet and our mind to compile our list of the top 150 questions for road trips, and broken them out into the following categories:

• Questions for Road Trips for Couples 

Road Trip Conversation Starters

• Funny Road Trip Questions
• Would You Rather Questions for Road Trips

Family Road Trip Questions

• Funny Road Trip Questions for Families

Would You Rather – Family Road Trip Questions

• Things To Talk About On Road Trips

Travel Conversation Topics

Our family takes road trips every year. Sometimes it’s only an hour or two away. Sometimes it’s for a weekend, or week long adventure. We like to have some car conversations ideas in our back pocket, for those times when the kids need a break from technology and each other.

There is something here for everyone, so let’s shut the car door on boredom, and get this adventure started.

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Questions for Road Trips for Couples

Nothing beats starting out on your adventure together as a couple. The open road, the excitement and sites soon to be seen. After a while the buzz does die down and boredom or ennuie can set in. Spark up some car conversations once the anticipation has waned a bit.

With miles to go before we sleep , it’s the perfect time to learn more about your sweetie, rather than staring aimlessly out the window at mile markers. Let the journey guide your road trip questions for couples.

• How has our relationship changed you?
• What do you wish you had more time to spend on?
• Where do you see us living in 5 years?
• If you won $5 million, what would your first  just-for-fun purchase be?
• What was one thing you were afraid to tell me when we first started dating?
• How strict were your parents?
• If money were no object what would you be doing right now?
• What is your perfect couples vacation?
• What is the accomplishment you are most proud of in your life?
• List your 3 favourite things about me?
• What’s one compliment you wish I would give you?
• Are you a morning or evening person?
• What’s the strangest thing you’ve been asked in an interview?
• What is your favorite thing to do in your spare time?

More road trip questions for couples

• What is your top goal in the next 12 months, and how will you reach it?
• What are those little things that make your day brighter?
• If you could change one thing about our life now, what would it be and why?
• What do you love about yourself?
• What’s the one thing I do that annoys you the most?
• What are you most afraid of?
• What’s the bravest thing you’ve ever done?
• What motivates you?
• What is a relationship breaker for you?
• How would you describe yourself in three words?
• Favourite breakfast food?
• If our relationship were a movie, what movie would it be?
• Are you a pre-travel checklists kinda person or last minute packer for trips?
• What is the weirdest dream you’ve ever had?
• What is you biggest fear?
• What is the best gift you’ve ever received from someone and why?
• What is the worst thing you’ve ever done?

Travelling with friends, family members, strangers, a partner or dog, you are bound to run out of things to talk about.

Come prepared and avoid the dreaded silence (if that bothers you) with some fun, deep and the occasionally silly ideas. Your next trip and long drive doesn’t have to be awkward or pull your hair out boring.

Kick up your quality time together on the highways and byways and try one of these road trip conversation starters.

• As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
• What’s the most embarrassing thing you’ve done?
• What’s your #1 guilty pleasure?
• If you could be a world renowned expert at something, what would it be and why?
• Top three favourite musicians?
• Which genre of music is your least favourite and why?
• If you could be any famous person, from any time, who would you be and why?
• If you could build a themed hotel what would the theme be?
• Would you rather have a live-in chef or massage therapist?
• What’s the worst gift you’ve ever received?
• If you could go back to your childhood, what one skill would you learn?
• What is your favourite thing about travel?
• What is your least favourite thing about travel?

• What’s the longest road trip you’ve ever taken?
• If you had a time machine, which era and place in history would you visit?
• What ride would you invent for a theme park?
• Who is the most famous person you’ve ever met?
• Who are your 3 favourite people in the whole world and why?
• If you could go back in time and change one thing in history, what would it be and why?
• What is the creepiest place you’ve ever been?
• If you could wake up tomorrow and know how to do anything, what would it be?
• Has an art piece / exhibit ever moved you, if so why? 
• What is your most memorable experience?
• Do aliens exist?

ROAD TRIP IDEAS TO CHECK OUT

Funny road trip questions .

Inject some humour into the car. When your butt starts to become numb, and you can’t take listening to that Tiffany song about the flowers you gave me (from the 80’s), that your partner in crime insists on listening to for the 5th time, you’ll thank me. Here are some fun questions to take your mind off things.

• What’s the  longest time you’ve gone without a shower or bath at one time?
• Have you ever skinny dipped? If so, where’s the craziest place you’ve done it?
• In highschool, what is the most embarrassing thing that happened to you?
• If you could give everyone on earth one trait, what would it be?
• What’s the worst piece of advice, anyone has given you?
• What’s the worst piece of advice you’ve ever given someone else?
• What was the best toy of the 80’s / 90’s?
• Favourite band / song to play air guitar to as a teenager?
• What’s the last text you sent?
• Where’s the strangest place you’ve ever slept?
• Would you ever apply to a reality tv show?
• Which tv show is your guilty pleasure?
• Who was your celebrity crush as a teenager? Now?
• What actor would play you in a film?
• What character would you most like to play in a film and why?
• What would you do if the zombie apocalypse happened tomorrow?
• What’s your favourite and least favourite word?
• What’s a lie you’ve told to get out of work?
• If you had an extra body part, what would it be?
• Who is the most famous person you’d like to be and why?

“Would You Rather” Questions for a Road Trip

• Would you rather live in outer space, or in the ocean deep? 
• Would you rather be stranded on a deserted island or in the middle of a desert?
• Would you rather never need to sleep, or never need to eat?
• Would you rather be loved or feared by all?
• Would you rather mountain climb or skydive?
• Would you rather be fluent in every language or know how to play any musical instrument?
• Would you rather be a movie star or a famous musician?
• Would you rather have super strength, or control the elements?
• Would you rather find your passion or the love of your life?

More would you rather questions

• Would you rather be able to breathe underwater or fly?
• Would you rather take an all-inclusive resort vacation to Jamaica or a backpacking trip to South America?
• Would you rather live in a hot climate or a cold climate?
• Would you rather live by the ocean or in the mountains?
• Would you rather be given physical presents or experiences as gifts?
• Would you rather give up your phone or wear crocs for the rest of your life?
• Would you rather clog the toilet on the first day of a new job or a first date?
• Would you rather be stuck in a closet full of snakes or tarantulas?

Random Road Trip Questions

The best thing about a long trip is the opportunity for a good conversation or two, with your travel companions. On your way to your final destination pull out these random, funny questions as a fun way to pass the time.

• What are your top 3 favorite bands of all time?
• If you were a character in a horror movie, which one would you be and why?
• What is the best book you’ve ever read and why?
• What was the best and worst thing about high school?
• Do you believe in conspiracy theories? Which ones?
• What’s the scariest movie you’ve ever watched?
• What happened on your worst date ever?
• What’s the weirdest place you’ve ever woken up ?
• Where and what was the best meal of your life?
• What is the best way to peel an orange?
• If you could only listen to one type of music for the rest of your life, what kind of music would it be?
• In the event of a zombie apocalypse, which three people would you want with you and why?

Deep Road Trip Questions

Sometimes you just need a little push to start meaningful conversations. These list of questions can help you get started on your journey to a new place, a favorite event, or a road trip with best friends.

• What are the top three personality traits of good people and why?
• How was your life different one, three, five years ago?
• What’s your biggest regret?
• What are you most proud of?
• What are you most grateful for?
• If you could give one thing to everyone on the planet, what would it be?
• What is the first thing you would do if you learned you only had one week to live?
• Where is the most beautiful place in the world, and why?
• What do consider the best qualities of a friend?
• What would you like your life to look like in one, three, five years?
• What is your primary love language?

If you’ve ever taken a long road trip with kids, you understand the need to head off the dreaded “Are we there yet” question every 5 minutes.  Asking fun, silly and thoughtful questions will help keep the masses amused, off their devices, and not fighting. At least for a little while.

While the previous questions could be adapted to suit many age groups, these family road trip questions are fun, and safe for the younger  crowd.

Grab a few ideas from this list of road trip questions for long car rides. Make it your new favorite family tradition.

• If a genie granted you one wish, what would you wish for?
• If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?
• What is your earliest memory as a kid?
• How would you describe your family in one word?
• Which family tradition is your favourite?
• What is your favourite family activity?
• What are your top 5 family bucket list items? ( Find Bucketlist Ideas Here )
• What are three things you are thankful for?
• If you could switch places for one day with someone who would it be and why?
• Who is the kindest person you know? Why are they kind?
• Who is your best friend and why?
• What is your perfect family vacation ?
• If you could have a family pet, what would it be and why?
• If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?

More Things To Talk About in the Car With Family

Here is a list of even more things to talk about in the car with family, as you head out on the open road. There are endless road trip topics to explore, along with your National Parks, epic viewpoints, hikes, beaches and amusement parks.

• Describe yourself in three words.
• What is the one thing you can’t live without?
• If you opened a store, what would you sell
• What does it mean to be happy?
• Where do you want to live when you grow up?
• What makes you feel loved or special?
• Describe your perfect treehouse.
• What rule makes no sense to you?
• What is something you are good at?
• What is one thing you wish you could change about the world?
• What is one thing you wish the world, your family or friends knew about you?
• What makes a good friend? How are you a good friend to others?
• If someone gave you $100 what would you do with it?

Funny Road Trip Questions For Family

Funny road trip questions kids will love to ask and answer. Expect a few giggles, or even a belly laugh as you all think up the answers to these silly questions.

Perfect for when the kids get tired of the license plate game, or other road trip activities.

• If you could ask your pet any question what would you ask? 
• If your pet could talk, what do you think they’d say?
• If you could invent a new ice cream flavour, what would it be?
• If you could change your name, what  name would you choose?
• What’s the most annoying thing your brother / sister / dad / mom has ever done?
• What do you do that annoys your brother /  sister / mom / dad etc. the most?
• If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
• If you could be a superhero, who would you be and what superpower would you have?
• Who would win in a fight between Godzilla and King Kong
• Who would win in a fight between a shark and a zombie
• If there was a zombie apocalypse which 3 people would you want with you and why?
• If you could run away with the circus what type of performer would you be?
• If you could create a new holiday, what would it be and how would you celebrate?

If you have younger kids they may find having only two choices easier than open ended questions. These are all clean, kid friendly would you rather questions you can pull out for your next road trip without worries.

Would you rather car conversation starters for kids:

• Would you rather have a robot servant or a self driving car?
• Would you rather camp in a USA National Park or vacation at a resort in Hawaii ( Hawaii with Kids )?
• Would you rather only be able to eat spaghetti or pizza for the rest of your life?
• Would you rather be a mermaid or a dragon?
• Would you rather be able to control water or fire?
• Would you rather be an expert dancer, or an expert skateboarder?
• Would you rather pet a cheetah or a koala bear?
• Would you rather be a famous singer or a famous artist?
• Would you rather go ride a rollercoaster or a waterslide?
• Would you rather go back in time or ahead to the future?
• Would you rather get stuck overnight in a toy store or a candy store?
• Would you rather eat candy for a week, or not have a bedtime for a week?
• Would you rather be able to talk to animals, or speak any language you want?
• Would you rather fly a plane or captain a pirate ship?
• Would you rather be able to fly or breath underwater?
• Would you rather be a detective or a pilot?
• Would you rather be the smartest person on the planet or the funniest?
• Would you rather brush your teeth with milk or lemon juice?
• Would you rather be a scientist or a writer?
• Would you rather visit the space station for a week or live in a submarine for a week.
• Would you rather eat a bowel of spaghetti noodles without sauce, or a bowl of sauce without noodles?
• Would you rather have an elephant sized cat or a cat sized elephant.

Things to talk about on a Road Trip

• What makes something beautiful? What are 3 things that are beautiful and why?
• What did you want to be when you grew up? Did that change?
• What song could you listen to over and over again?
• If you won the lottery tomorrow, what would you do with the money?
• What are your top 3 bucket list items?
• What are three things a relationship needs to work well?
• Have you ever broken the law?
• Can money bring people happiness?
• Who in your family are you most like and why?
• If you could be any animal, which one would you be and why?
• What motivates you in life?
• Which friend you’ve lost touch with would you like to reconnect with and why?
• What was your most prized possession when you were a child?
• If you could invent a flavor or kind of donut, what would you make?
• What’s the scariest thing that ever happened to you?
• What is your least favorite family tradtion & why?
• What household chore do you skip out on?

More Car Ride Conversations

• If you never had to sleep, what would you do with that time?
• What’s something you wil never, ever do again?
• Do you have a tattoo? Tell the story behind it.
• Who is your current celebrity crush?
• How would you describe your style?
• Describe yourself in three words
• Describe someone else in the car in three words
• What movie do you secretly love, that no one else seems to like?
• Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? Explain why yes or no.
• Have you ever tried out for a reality tv show? If no, would you ever? Which one?
• What is your most prized possession today?
• What’s your favorite city in the world and why?
• Which travel destination could you never get sick of visiting and why?
• What’s the one place you’ve visited you think is overrated?
• What country are you most excited to visit and why?
• What city are you most excited to visit and why?
• What’s the best travel advice you’ve ever gotten?
• What is the worst travel advice someone ever gave you?
• What are the top 5 travel tips you’d give for newbie travelers?
• What’s the wildest travel story you have (and tell it)?
• What about travel do you like the most?
• What do you like least about travelling?
• If you could only live, work and travel in one country for the rest of your life, which one would it be?
• Where’s the wildest place you’ve camped?
• Do you prefer guided or self guided tours and why?
• Do you prefer to travel to warm or cold places and why?
• What’s the most “tourist” thing you’ve ever done?
• If you could recreate a childhood vacation where would you go, and what would you do?
• Where’s the one place you’d like to take me on a holiday and why?
• Where’s your ideal honeymoon destination?

More Travel Questions for Car Rides

• What’s the first National Park you visited
• Which National Parks are on your bucket list and why?
• Where is the best place to get authentic Chinese food in San Fransisco?
• What are your go-to road trip essentials, you can’t leave home without?
• Do you prefer longer trips, or smaller more frequent trips and why?
• What are your favorite childhood memories of family vacations ?
• What are your favorite road trip games?
• What’s your earliest travel or vacation memory?
• If you could spend 3. months anywhere in the world, where would you go?
• What’s your least favorite trip you’ve taken? Tell the story of why.

How do you start a conversation in a car?

Asking questions is an easy way to start a conversation in a car. Topics you can talk about include getting to know someone through where they live, work, their family and current and future plans. Discussing current events, the latest movies or favorite music are also easy & casual topics to bring up. Travel is also a fun and popular car conversation topics.

235 Epic Road Trip Conversation Topics

Well there you have it. Fun, silly, deep, conversation starters to pass the time on your wild road trip adventures with friends and family, or as a couple.

Having a list of things to talk about in the car should be added to your road trip essentials . Right alongside with making sure your vehicle is road safe and ready.

I can’t wait to try a few out myself this year.

Do you have a favourite conversation starter? Let us know in the comments below or connect with us on social media. We’d love to hear from you!

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Donna Garrison is the founder of Packed for Life, an ever curious traveler with a passion for making memories with her family. With a unique perspective on travelling on a budget gathered over 30 years, 20 countries and 5 continents she gives families the tools & resources they need to experience the joys of travelling more for less through practical solutions. She helps over 20,000 families a month plan & take the family travel, camping and road trip adventures of their dreams in Canada, the USA and around the world. Contact her at: Donna [at] packedforlife.com

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These are so great! Thanks for sharing them. I want to plan a family road trip this summer and this will definitely be a great thing to add to the journey and make it a little more fun

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72 Whacky, Meaningful Road Trip Qs To Spark Conversations

Have you ever been on a road trip or car ride where there’s a bit too much awkward silence?  That doesn’t have to be the case if you have a list of questions ready to …

Written by: Ian Chew, MHFA

Published on: 09/21/2022

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Have you ever been on a road trip or car ride where there’s a bit too much awkward silence? 

That doesn’t have to be the case if you have a list of questions ready to keep everyone engaged and entertained!

Here’s a list that you can use with family, friends or your other half:

“If you…” questions 

• If you were an animal, what would you be? 
• If you were a cartoon/anime character, who would you be? 
• If you were the president of the United States, what would you do? (Feel free to change to any other influential figure or country) 
• If you were famous, what would you be famous for? 
• If you were to be reborn, when and where would you want to be?
• If you were immortal, what would you do? 
• If your life was a song, what song would it be? // If your life was a movie, what movie would it be?
• If you swapped bodies with a celebrity, who would it be? 
• If you went to jail, what crime would you have committed? 
• If you went to hell, what would be your sin? (Tip: you might not want to ask religious folks about this…)

“Would you rather…” questions 

• Would you rather be funny or smart? 
• Would you rather be sexy or rich? 
• Would you rather be sexy-but-stupid or ugly-but-smart?
• Would you rather be a time traveler or a mind reader?  
• Would you rather travel back in time or travel into the future?
• Would you rather have one billion dollars or one billion followers? 
• Would you rather have one billion followers or ten close friends? 
• Would you rather be a president or a dictator? 
• Would you rather have superhuman vision or superhuman hearing? 
• Would you rather have two extra arms or two extra legs?
• Would you rather travel to your favorite country for free or travel to all the countries in the world for free? 
• Would you rather have free groceries for the rest of your life or free Michelin-starred dishes for one year? 
• Would you rather have to be immortal or constantly reborn? 
• Would you rather be trapped under the sea or on the moon?
• Would you rather own a mega-mansion or a superyacht? 

“This or that” questions 

• Pizza or ramen? 
• Wine or beer?
• Plain water or sparkling water?
• Beach or mountain?
• Summer or winter? 
• Cats or dogs? 
• Classical or pop?
• Physical books or ebooks? 
• Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings?
• Sims or GTA?

For more “This or That” questions that are related to food, check out my other article .

Trivia questions 

I went through multiple lists of trivia questions, verified the facts, and picked the questions that I found most hilarious… or WTF. Check them out: 

• What’s the oldest country in the world? (Answer: Iran )
• What’s the most consumed fruit in the world? (Answer: banana )
• What’s the smallest mammal in the world? (Answer: Bumblebee bat – yep it’s the size of a bumblebee!)
• Who introduced vanilla ice cream to the United States? (Answer: Thomas Jefferson , the third U.S. president)
• Who invented the Volkswagen Beetle, one of the cutest cars in the world? (Answer: Hitler )
• How many noses does a slug have? (Answer: two . Imagine what you could do with two noses?)
• What’s the percentage of atoms that human beings and the universe share? (Answer: 97% ) 
• What’s the national animal of Scotland? (Answer: the unicorn )
• What can the human stomach dissolve? (Answer: razor blades )
• On average, how many questions do kids ask per hour ? (Answer: 107 )
• Which city made it illegal to let your chickens cross the road? (Answer: Quitman, Georgia )
• Which country gets 99% of its energy from renewable energy? (Answer: Costa Rica )
• Which rapper was a ballet dancer? (Answer: Tupac )
• Which U.S. president was a bartender AND wrestler? (Answer: Abraham Lincoln. See here and here )
• What did ancient Romans use as mouthwash? (Answer: urine . Nice! That’s what you need before your first date!)

For more trivia questions, here’s a list of them .

Fun family questions 

• What’s your favorite memory of our family?
• What’s your funniest memory of me/us?
• What’s your most embarrassing memory of us? 
• What are your top five things on our family bucket list? 
• If the world was to end tomorrow, what would you want to do as a family?

For more family-related conversation starters, check out the following articles:

• 18 conversation starters for meaningful family gatherings  
• 25 pillow talk conversation starters for deeper connection

Fun friendship questions 

• If we became superheroes to save the world, who would we be? 
• If we could star in any movie, what characters would you want us to play? (note: you could swap the word movie with video game, TV show, etc.)
• If we could do anything without getting caught, what would you want us to do?

For more friendship questions, check out 50 deep conversation starters with your best or close friend . 

Fun couple questions 

• What was your first impression of me?
• If we could swap bodies for a day, what would you want to do as me? (What would you want me to do as you!?) 
• If we were to travel around the world for one year, what are your top five countries? 

Want more questions? Check this out: 68 meaningful conversation starters for couples (from new to married)  

Road trip questions 

Even if you have traveled together, it doesn’t hurt to learn/relearn each other’s needs and boundaries. 

• What about this road trip makes you excited?
• What are you most excited about this road trip? 
• What do you love about road trips?
• What would you prefer doing or seeing more of? 
• What would you prefer doing or seeing less of? 
• What’s your favorite/most memorable road trip and why? 
• How can we make this road trip a memorable one? 

When and how to use these questions

• Ask one question at a time. Gauge their response before going deeper. If they seem disinterested in the topic, switch to something else instead.
• Balance between asking and talking. Make sure that you share your answer to the same question, or comment on their answer, so that the conversation doesn’t become an interrogation 🙂 I’ve been guilty of that.  Related article: 6 ways to keep a conversation going without asking too many questions
• Most importantly, modify the questions based on what feels most natural. Different people have different ways of saying the same thing, after all.

Related articles 

• How to keep a conversation going when you don’t know what to say
• 25 useful phrases to keep a conversation going (and avoid awkward silence)
• 106 fun food conversation Qs to ask your friends and family
• 10 family conversation starters for deeper connection  
• Conversation starters with new friends, or people you just met (this could help if a friend of a friend is joining you)

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167 Fun, Silly & Deep Road Trip Questions for the Family

If you’re looking for a fun way to keep your family entertained on a road trip, look no further!

Rather than just spin off a lengthy list of plain ol’ road trip questions that you could ask, we have compiled those AND fun-fueling activities that will make the time fly and create a more enjoyable time in the car for everybody.

Whether you’re heading to visit loved ones, taking your next vacation, or car camping in the great outdoors , questions like the ones below will make sure everyone has a great time.

You can even use these ideas when you are stuck inside during bad weather or if you just want to do something different with your family. The best part is that these ideas are low-cost-to-no-cost; so, your wallet can enjoy the trip too.

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Road Trip Questions and Road Trip Conversation Starters

After you’ve put some miles behind you, it can become difficult to keep the conversation going. Before you know it, everyone (except the driver, of course) has become phone zombies, interacting with their screens more than each other.

Maybe you’ve been stuck in the car for hours with your family and the kids are bored out of their minds. Maybe you’re just trying to get everyone off the screens and engaging each other. Whatever the case, it can be a challenge to get the conversational ball rolling!

Turn to OFHQ’s favorite family tradition for the road: conversation starters! These car ride questions will help get that stubborn ball rolling and keep everyone entertained during your journey.

Random Road Trip Questions

• What is the most hilarious sound you can make?
• What is the most hilarious face you can make?
• Isn’t cereal really a soup? What do you think?
• What secret society would you like to form?
• What do you wish others could see that is invisible?
• What’s the funkiest odor you’ve ever experienced?
• Why aren’t hotdogs and hamburgers just called sandwiches?
• What is the scariest movie you’ve ever seen?
• What is something that everyone looks funny doing?
• What’s the most embarrassing thing that has ever happened to you?
• What is the weirdest dream you’ve ever had?
• Imagine animals could talk: which one would be the rudest?
• Which legendary creature would improve the world most if it existed?
• What inanimate object would you most like to delete from the world?
• What is the most unusual thing you’ve seen in someone else’s house?
• What would you consider the most terrible name for your kid?
• What would some of the cheat codes be in life if it were a video game?
• Instead of war, what ridiculous activity could countries participate in to settle differences?
• What would the world look like if it were populated with male and female versions of yourself?
• What is something that’s really popular now, yet in 5 years everyone will be embarrassed by?

Deep Road Trip Questions

• What one thing would you change if you could alter anything from your history?
• If money and time were not issues, what would you do for a living?
• What is your favorite childhood memory? And why is it significant to you?
• What do you need right now to make yourself happy for the rest of your life?
• What is more mind-boggling: the notion that we are alone in the cosmos, or the hypothesis that we aren’t?
• If your phone could get internet reception from 10 years in the future, what would you search for first?
• What would you say to your younger self if you had the ability to go back in time?
• What was a tiny act of kindness you were once shown that will stay with you forever?
• Is money capable of bringing us joy?
• What one thing would make the world a significantly better place?
• What do you think you will be doing in 20 years?
• If you had been born in the late 1800’s, what do you think you would have spent your time doing?
• There’s a restaurant called Karma. It doesn’t have a formal menu. You only receive what you deserve. What are they going to serve you?
• If Home is more of a feeling than a place, then what is Home to you?
• The world will end in 2 hours and you’ve been invited to board the only shuttle to colonize Mars. You can only bring three things with you. What are they?
• What would you do if you had $100,000 to help others?
• When was the last time you felt absolutely fulfilled?
• You come upon a time machine. What period of history do you travel to and observe firsthand?
• When have you experienced the most gratitude in your life?
• What do you consider to be the most important invention ever?
• When do you feel most alive?
• Would you rather be the most famous person but helplessly poor or richest person and nobody know you exist?
• Would you rather own a national park or a theme park?
• Would you rather be completely paralyzed but have the most brilliant mind in the world or have a perfectly functioning body and be the least intelligent in the world?
• Would you prefer to eat a little can of cat food or two rotten tomatoes?
• Would you rather be completely bald or completely coated with hair?
• Would you rather have to skip all the time or run all the time?
• What do you think about having hooves instead of feet?
• Would you rather have your grandmother’s hairstyle or middle name?
• If you had to choose, would you rather drink all of your meals from a baby bottle or wear obvious diapers for the rest of your life?
• Do you want to speak in rhymes all the time or sing all the time instead?
• If you had to choose, would you rather hug a snake or kiss a jellyfish?
• Would you rather have to smell rotten flesh or skunk all of the time?
• What sort of face do you want? Would you choose a pig nose or a monkey face?
• Would you prefer to swim in shark-infested seas or free fall with a parachute into the Grand Canyon ?
• Do you prefer to eat a peanut-butter and tuna sandwich or three live earthworms?
• Do you wish to own a ferocious dragon that breathes fire, or do you want to be the most terrifying fire-breathing dragon?
• Would you choose to be a clumsy ninja or a wizard with amnesia?
• Would you choose long yellow beaver teeth or no teeth at all?
• Would you rather have to forget your favorite memory or your best friend?
• Do you prefer having a nightmare every night or never be able to dream again?
• Would you prefer to be able to softly murmur all the time or only be able to loudly shout all the time?

Road Trip Questions Conveniently Packaged

These packaged games will have the family laughing and learning all about each other in no time.

#1 501 Questions: A Travel Game: Second Edition

• A great game to unplug and connect with the ones you’re with on road trips or around the campfire
• Spark fun, new conversations that will have you learning more about one another, yourself, and the world.
• Get ready for fun, laughter, and good conversation! In this second edition, you get  over 750 fun and entertaining questions and trivia  to choose from in four different categories: Would You Rather, If You Could, Tell Me About, and Travel Trivia
• Recommended for all ages, family-friendly, and for 1+ players.
• Types of Questions include: Would You Rather ... , If You Could ... , Tell Me About ... , and Travel Trivia.
• Recommended for all ages
• 750 questions in 4 different categories
• Compiled in book form rather than a card deck
• A mix of sincere and humorous topics

This game is about talking as a family and having a blast doing it. Aside from just passing time on a road trip , you can make the time count with enjoyable, enlightening, and often hilarious discussions with your family.

More than 750 questions (249 were added for the 2nd edition) are organized into four categories:

• Would You Rather . . . ?
• If You Could . . . ?
• Tell Me About . . . ?
• Travel Trivia

This innovative travel companion was created by Lindsey Nubern in response to her own necessity to engage her family while on the road and has helped many families make the travel experience much more than just a boring car ride.

#2 Talking Point: Conversations with Purpose

• 200 random family-related questions in 4 categories
• Card deck form in a 4″ x 3″ x 3″ box
• Questions are more sincere than humorous

Looking for an interesting, unique, and engaging way to get to know your family better? Look no further than Talking Point: Conversations with Purpose.

This card game is designed to help you build trust and confidence with your loved ones while having fun conversations that are tailored for all ages. With 200 questions in 4 categories to choose from, you’ll never run out of things to talk about.

Categories include:

• Get to Know You
• Family Time
• What Makes You You
• Fun and Random

So, load up the car or gather the family around the dinner table and break out Talking Point for hours of entertaining dialogue.

#3 Let’s Mingle: Family Edition

• Recommended for ages 6 and up
• 110 questions and prompts covering a wide variety of topics
• Card deck in 4″ x 3″ x 2″ box
• A mix of humourous and sincere topics

Let’s Mingle: Family Edition is a card game that helps promote a growth mindset, problem-solving skills, and mindfulness. At the same time, it draws the family together in a conversation that is comfortable and enjoyable.

If coaxing more than one-word answers out of your kids is like pulling teeth, you’ll want to give Let’s Mingle” a try. With 110 questions about family and life, it’s a great way to spark interesting conversations with even the most hesitant members of your family.

Each round, one person draws a card and asks the question on it to another player. The goal is to ask follow-up questions to get more detail.

The deck of cards has a nice mix of funny and serious questions that are family-friendly and sure to liven up a drab time on the road.

#4 Let’s Mingle: Kids Edition

• Recommended for ages 6 and up (some reviews say as little as 4 years)
• 110 questions and prompts
• Card deck in 3″ x 2″ x 3″ box
• Mix of humorous and sincere topics

Let’s Mingle: Kids Edition is a game that helps establish mindfulness values in younger children. The game is designed to help kids learn how to interact with others, while also promoting a growth mindset and problem-solving skills.

Let’s Mingle: Kids Edition is a great way for families with younger children to spend quality time together. It can also be played by a parent and child or two kids on their own.

Conversation Starters in Game Form

You’re on a road trip with your family and you’ve been driving for hours. The kids are getting antsy and you’re all needing something more than just a conversation.

Here are some of our favorite ideas for things to do in the car while on a road trip.

#5 MadLibs on The Road: World’s Greatest Word Game

• Recommended for 8-12 years of age
• 21 “fill-in-the-blank” stories covering topics specific to road tripping
• Can be played together or solo
• Builds reading comprehension and grammar skills
• Gets as hilarious as you can make it

What makes MadLibs so great is that they are a fun way to build reading comprehension and grammar skills and encourage everyone to collaborate toward a common (crazy) goal.

Each story is a chance for the family to work together to create unique stories. Write in the missing words on each page to create your own hilariously funny stories all about road trips, travel, and other activities.

For more outrageous plots, pass the book around and take turns filling in the blanks.

Once your family has completed all the stories, the finished work makes for great memories to read through on future road trips.

#6 Briarpatch Travel Scavenger Hunt for Kids

• 54 road trip-related items to scavenge for in 3 categories
• Card deck in a 8″ x 5″ x 2″ box

The Scavenger Hunt for Kids is the ideal boredom buster and ideal passenger for your next family adventure. You’ll be asking where all of the time on the road went thanks to cards that keep your eyes, ears, and even nose occupied!

Scavenger Hunt for Kids has 54 See It, Hear It, and Smell It cards, making it a multi-sensory game that can be played repeatedly with family and friends no matter where the journey takes you.

#7 Shotgun!: The Road Trip Game

• Perfect for your next long drive!
• Designed for ages 12+ and with 2+ players
• How to Play: Nominate someone to be the card reader. If the car setup allows, you can rotate the reader. Read the card and play based on the crazy, zanny, or funny prompt!
• Contains 200 cards, 1 drawstring pouch, and instructions.
• Brought to you by What Do You Meme?
• Recommended for ages 12 and up
• 200 prompts and challenges
• Card deck in a drawstring pouch
• Designed to be hilarious and wacky

If you’re looking for some friendly competition in the car, look no further than Shotgun!

Players earn points by completing unique and innovative travel-conducive tasks on each card such as being the first to get people in a passing car to wave back. Other cards deduct points for things like being the next one to ask, “Are we there yet?”

The drawstring storage pouch makes this ideal for keeping it in your glove box so it’s always at the ready.

#8 Do You Really Know Your Family?: A Fun Trivia Game About Your Family

• Recommended for ages 8 and up
• 200 fun questions and silly challenges
• Card deck in 5″x 2″x 7 ” box

Do You Really Know Your Family? is a game that lets you learn more about your family and have tons of fun in the process!.

With this game, families will be able to laugh and learn new things about each other through trivia questions while sparking interesting conversations.

You might think you know everything there is when it comes down to your family; but, this card game proves otherwise!

#9 Lifetime Inc. Road Trip Kit

• Recommended for ages 4 and up
• Assorted games and activities include The Alphabet Game, Battleship, Categories, Tic-Tac-Toe, Create Your Own Face, Connect the Dots, Road Trip Countdown, Create Own Emotion, Challenge Quest, Connect 5, Hangman, License Plate Scavenger Hunt, Visual Scavenger Hunt.
• Materials included are 24 countdown cards, 2 car clips, 12 regular clips, and 5 ft. of string.

VARIETY is the Road Trip Kit’s flagship feature.

Chocked full of different games and reusable activities the whole family can play or the kids can use to entertain themselves, it is a great way to keep kids busy and happy while traveling.

The kit includes probably close to $50 worth of materials and activities if they were purchased separately. If one activity gets old, there are plenty of options to keep things from getting monotonous and enjoyable.

A unique feature of this kit is that it provides a kid-friendly way for them to keep track of the trip’s progress so they know how much longer you’ll be on the road.

• 160 hilarious games, conversation prompts, and hypothetical situations
• Card deck in 9″ x9″ x 1″ steering-wheel-shaped box

Carpool Chaos is a card game that takes the boredom out of car rides. Designed for families with older children (10 years +), with 160 large cards, Carpool Chaos is sure to keep you entertained for trips on end.

This game specializes in the random, wacky, and absurd when it comes to getting everyone to think outside the box, sparking conversations that are sure to generate some laughs.

What are some good road trip ideas?

If you’re looking for a fun way to spend some quality time with your family, a road trip is the perfect option. Not only does it allow you to explore new places, but it also provides the opportunity for some great bonding experiences.

To make sure your road trip is as enjoyable as possible, be sure to bring along some fun games and activities. Whether you’re looking for something to keep the kids busy or something that will get everyone laughing, we’ve got you covered.

So, grab some of the ideas we mentioned in the article above and hit the road! You’re in for a memorable adventure.

What is the most important thing you should consider before taking a road trip?

Arguably, the most important thing a person should consider before taking a road trip is if they have enough money. Make sure you have enough cash for gas, food, lodging, and any other emergencies that may come up.

That being said, a detailed budget for your trip is critical:

• What is the average price of gas on your route?
• How much are you budgeting for food each day?
• How much will lodging cost each night?
• What about “fun money” to spend on entertainment and extras?
• How much are you setting aside in case of an emergency?

Spend time forming an in-depth budget for your trip so that you have a dependable estimation of what the total cost will be.

Nothing ruins a good road trip like running out of money!

Wrapping Up Road Trip Questions

Road trips are the perfect opportunity for family bonding and getting to know each other better. It would be a shame to let all that valuable time pass with everyone in their own little “screen worlds.”

The journey itself can bring families closer together, especially when you have some conversation starters on hand. Whether you’re looking for something fun and funny, thought-provoking or would-you-rather, we’ve got you covered.

And when the typical list of conversation starters won’t do the trick, liven it up with the fun road trip questions in convenient travel game form! Who knows, you may have heard, “Are we there yet?” for the last time!!

Now, get out there!

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250 Fun & Engaging Road Trip Questions to Keep Everyone Entertained For Hours

Planning an epic road trip? Keep everyone entertained for hours with over 250 road trip questions & conversation starters! Plus Free PDF printable!

Road Trip Questions & Conversation Starters

I don’t care who you are…if you’ve been on a road trip, you’ve said it. Or at least thought it.

The dreaded, “ Are we there yet? “

Whether you’re sick of your phone, have no cell service, have finished your books, or are tired of everyone saying, “Are we there yet?” one of the best ways to enjoy a long car ride is through good old fashioned conversation!

But…sometimes when you’re put on the spot, you freeze. It’s the worst when you can’t think of anything to talk about!

Enter: These 250 awesome done for you road trip questions and conversation starters.

Turning conversation into a road trip game is the perfect boredom buster for a long car ride. No matter if you’re traveling with kids, teens, your partner, or strangers, everyone can have fun by getting to know each other a little better.

What are the best car ride questions?

What are some questions to ask on a road trip? We love road trip questions because undoubtably you’ll learn something about your travel mates that you didn’t already know. What are the best card ride questions? Well…I guess you’ll have to decide!

In this post you’ll find:

• 100 random, fun, and funny road trip conversation starters
• 100 “Would You Rather” questions
• 50 “Favorite Things” questions
• “This or That” printable
• Road Trip scavenger hunt

Pick and choose which road trip questions work for you. Skip any that feel weird or uncomfortable or isn’t age appropriate.

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100 Best Questions to Ask on a Road Trip

What do you talk about on a road trip? If you’re looking for the best boredom busters for a long car ride…try answering some of these road trip questions. From simple to thought provoking to really random, here are 100 interesting road trip conversation starters:

• If you could move anywhere right now, where would you want to live?
• What did you want to be when you were little?
• What’s under your bed right now?
• If you could choose a new name, what would it be?
• If you could meet any president, who would you choose?
• If you could only see one color for the rest of your life, what would you choose?
• What is your biggest fear?
• Would you go to outer space if given the opportunity?
• Something you’re thankful for?
• Three things your dream house must have.
• If you could time travel, would you go to the future or the past?
• If you could be exceptional at one sport, what sport would you choose?
• Who is someone you admire?
• Three songs on your current playlist.
• Most embarrassing moment?
• If you could cure any disease, what would it be?
• Are you afraid of snakes?
• Do you believe in ghosts?
• Describe your perfect day.
• What’s your dream car?
• What’s something most people don’t know about you?
• Three things that always make you happy.
• What’s the hardest thing you’ve ever had to do?
• If you could speak another language, what would you like to speak?
• Where do you want to retire?
• What’s one thing you’d like people to remember you for when you die?
• What’s your most valuable possession?
• What’s the last book you read?
• What’s your signature dance move?
• Are you superstitious?
• What was your childhood nickname?
• Would you ever go on a reality show?
• What’s your biggest passion?
• Are you a thrill seeker?
• What’s the longest time you’ve been away from home?
• Describe your perfect date.
• Three things you like about yourself.
• What’s your love language?
• If you opened a store tomorrow, what would you sell?
• What calms you down when you’re angry?
• Biggest regret?
• Is a hot dog a sandwich?
• Three things that drive you crazy.
• Are you a morning person or a night owl?
• What personality traits do you look for in a partner?
• Biggest guilty pleasure?
• What is the last thing you googled?
• Do you believe in aliens?
• What are your top 3 most used emojis?
• What is your biggest pet peeve?
• How do you like your eggs cooked?
• Do you like roller coasters?
• One movie you could watch over and over again?
• What is the worst gift you’ve ever received?
• What is the most dangerous thing you’ve ever done?
• If you discovered a new planet, what would you name it?
• What is the last lie you told?
• Who is the kindest person you know?
• Three things on your bucket list.
• What is your spirit animal?
• Did you have an imaginary friend as a child?
• What is one thing that always makes you laugh?
• What would be the worst way to die?
• What is one rule or law that you think is absolutely ridiculous?
• If you could have a wild animal as a pet, what would you have?
• Three things you’d take to a deserted island.
• A household chore you don’t mind doing and one you hate?
• A talent you wish you had?
• Three things you’d do if you won the lottery
• If you had to eat only one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? 
• What is the best thing you’ve bought this year?
• If you had to eat a crayon, what color would you choose?
• If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
• What is one of your worst habits?
• Does pineapple belong on pizza?
• Tell us a joke.
• What is the worst smell you can think of?
• What is your go-to meal when you’re home alone?
• What movie traumatized you as a child?
• If you could hire a coach right now, what would it be for?
• What is the worst thing you’ve ever eaten?
• Who would play you in a movie?
• Have you ever blamed a fart on someone else?
• What is one thing you’d like to tell a younger you?
• How long do you think you’d survive a zombie apocalypse?
• What would be a red flag on a dating app?
• If you were on death row, what would be your last meal?
• Mermaids, unicorns, or dragons?
• A fear you have that you know is unreasonable.
• What app on your phone do you use the most?
• Have you ever peed in a pool?
• Who is your hero or someone you admire?
• If your house was on fire, what three things would you grab on the way out the door?
• When is the last time you cried?
• You’re at the grocery store- what three items are always in your cart?
• Who are you secretly jealous of?
• You just got arrested- who gets your one phone call?
• What is a song you know all the lyrics to?

100 Fun & Random Would You Rather Questions for a Car Ride

“Would You Rather” or “This or That” questions are some of the most simple questions to ask on a road trip. Guaranteed to make you laugh, spark conversations, or at least pass the time.

• Be a famous singer or an actor?
• Pancakes or waffles?
• East coast or west coast?
• Skittles or m&ms?
• Big city or small town?
• Sunrise or sunset?
• Be a famous songwriter or famous author?
• Rock or Country music?
• Hot or cold?
• Dogs or cats?
• Have a pet lizard or a pet skunk?
• You have to eat one: roaches or slugs?
• Piano or guitar?
• Mexican food or Thai food?
• Live under the sea or on another planet?
• A successful artist or athlete?
• Be stranded on an island or lost in the wilderness?
• The slow scenic route or the fastest most direct route?
• Be stuck in an elevator or a cave?
• Camping or glamping?
• Visit Machu Picchu or Antartica?
• Cards or board games?
• Ice cream or doughnuts?
• Be a magician or a superhero?
• YouTube or Netflix?
• Introvert or Extrovert?
• Drink a gallon of pickle juice or eat a cup of mayonnaise?
• Sweet tea or soda?
• Be smart or beautiful?
• Ketchup or mustard?
• Always have to shower with cold water or in public?
• Playlist or podcast?
• Be blind or mute?
• Parties or movie night?
• Have no eyelashes or no eyebrows?
• Go hiking or go swimming?
• Christmas or Halloween?
• Bagels or biscuits?
• Have a plan or be spontaneous?
• Have your farts always be super loud or super smelly?
• Restaurant or food truck?
• Spring or fall?
• Die poor and happy or rich and miserable?
• White or wheat bread?
• Be stuck in a cage with snakes or lions?
• Solo trip or group getaway?
• Nachos or wings?
• Bike ride or a swim?
• New York or Paris?
• Coke or Pepsi
• Sweatpants or leggings?
• Disneyland or Disney World?
• Hot chocolate or hot apple cider?
• Find a dead body in your backyard or in your freezer?
• Snicker or Reese’s?
• No company or bad company?
• Shave your head or pierce your tongue?
• Babysitting or pet sitting?
• Gardening or reading?
• Kayaking or stand up paddle boarding?
• Apple picking or the pumpkin patch?
• Rain or snow?
• Hardwood floors or carpet?
• Sweet or salty?
• Modern or traditional?
• Helicopter ride over a volcano or a glacier?
• Have a live-in chef or full time housekeeper?
• Have an extra finger or an extra toe?
• Shop online or in person?
• Bungee jump or swim with sharks?
• Time machine or magic wand?
• Only be able to text or only be able to facetime?
• Own a private plane or a superyacht?
• Never be able to brush your teeth again or never use deodorant again?
• Winter or summer olympics?
• Disneyworld or Universal Studios?
• Instagram or Tik Tok
• Talk to animals or aliens?
• Tattoo or piercing?
• Hot air balloon ride or white water rafting?
• Puppies or babies?
• Right or left?
• Taylor Swift or Justin Bieber
• Call or text?
• Saturdays or Sundays?
• Lose your smell or lose your hearing?
• Not own a dishwasher or not own a washer & dryer?
• Cook at home or go out to eat?
• Swim in a pool full of jello or pudding?
• Pen or pencil?
• Toilet paper over or under?
• Wear dirty clothes every day of the week or not be able to shower?
• Lose your wallet or your cell phone?
• Crunchy or smooth peanut butter?
• Hotel or Airbnb
• Tulips or sunflowers?
• Motivational quotes or Ted talk?
• Birthdays or Holidays?
• Theme park or water park?
• Cruise or all inclusive resort?

I can’t resist sharing a good road trip on Instagram! Use these inspiring road trip captions for your next post!

50 Road Trip Conversation Starters

Favorite Things

Favorite things are the perfect road trip conversation starters because literally anyone, any age can do them. They are the perfect road trip questions for couples to get to know each other better. They are great for strangers who don’t know anything about their road trip buddies and even younger kids have favorite things they love to talk about!

• Favorite food
• Favorite season
• Favorite flower
• Favorite movie
• Favorite fruit
• Favorite vacation
• Favorite book
• Favorite color
• Favorite dessert
• Favorite place
• Favorite smell
• Favorite sport to play
• Favorite sport to watch on tv
• Favorite thing to do on a rainy day
• Favorite band
• Favorite hobby
• Favorite comfort food
• Favorite holiday
• Favorite subject in school
• Favorite thing to watch on TV
• Favorite thing to do with friends
• Favorite way to relax
• Favorite way to cook a steak
• Favorite olympic sport
• Favorite US state
• Favorite family tradition
• Favorite quote
• Favorite thing you’ve done in the last 24 hours
• Favorite person
• Favorite day of the week
• Favorite pizza topping
• Favorite animal
• Favorite brand of toilet paper
• Favorite color m&m
• Favorite boy band
• Favorite type of cookie
• Favorite carnival ride
• Favorite thing about traveling
• Favorite animal at the zoo
• Favorite childhood memory
• Favorite Halloween costume
• Favorite Disney character
• Favorite breakfast food
• Favorite baby boy name
• Favorite baby girl name
• Favorite adventure activity
• Favorite thing about where you live
• Favorite thing to cook on the grill
• Favorite college or pro sports team
• Favorite question you’ve answered so far

Distracted driving is the #1 road safety issue today! Please practice safe driving and do not drive distracted! Always have a passenger read these road trip conversations starters and questions!

Road Trip Scavenger Hunt

If you happen to be traveling with kids who can’t get into some of the road trip questions, then try a road trip scavenger hunt. Use the scavenger hunt to spark conversations with younger kids.

Here are some ideas on how to use this road trip printable depending on age:

• Laminate and simply use a dry erase marker to cross off each item you see.
• Keep a tally of each item as you see it. First person to ten tally marks wins.
• Play BINGO- first person to get three across or four vertically wins.
• Divide the rows amongst players. First person to see all their items wins.

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Road Trip Questions for Kids

You can easily make a scavenger hunt into a fun and engaging activity with kids. When your child sees an item, here are some example questions you can ask to go along with this printable:

• How many tires does the RV have? How many people do you think are in that RV?
• What does a yield sign mean?
• Have you ever ridden in the back of a pickup truck? What do you think the name of that truck driver is?
• What do you do at a green light? Yellow light? Red light?
• What would you buy if we stopped at that gas station? How much do you think it would cost to fill up our tank right now?
• Have you ever ridden on a train? Where would you like to go on a train ride?
• How many windows does that church have? If you could rename that church, what would you call it?
• How many cows do you think live on that farm? What do you think they raise on that farm? What would you grow if you owned a farm?
• What does that sign mean? Where is the curviest road in the world? Do you like curvy roads?
• What is ___ state known for? How many states have you been to? What state would you like to visit most?
• Do you think motorcycles are exciting or scary? Safe or dangerous? Are helmets a law in the state you live in?
• What is the speed limit in this construction zone? What are they doing in this construction zone? How many cones can you count?

Road tripping with older kids? Check out our suggestions of the best things to do in the car with tweens and teens !

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If you’ve been here before, you already know we love a good road trip! We truly believe that road trips are the perfect way to laugh, connect, inspire, and possibly learn something new about each other along the way.

After all, it’s about the journey, not the destination!

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60 Road Trip Questions To Spark Conversations

Road trips with friends or family can be fun and exciting. One of the best parts of any road trip are the conversations, it helps everyone feel more connected.

However, there will be times where it becomes boring if you don’t have any conversation starters to keep it lively. Luckily (and sometimes unlucky), I have a husband who has an endless amount of random road trip questions to keep the conversation going.

This summer our family is planning on hitting the open road once more. We have already tackled a West Coast Road Trip and a Southern Coast trip , so this year we are planning on heading to the mountains. So, I decided to tap into my husband’s endless list of questions to give you some great ones to keep your road trip rolling along.

Going on a road trip is a great way to spend quality time with your loved ones. Whether you’re traveling with your partner, family, or friends, it’s important to have some interesting and engaging questions to keep the conversation flowing. Below we listed some road trip questions for couples, kids and families and other fun car ride questions to make your long road trip more enjoyable.

Get-To-Know-Each Other Questions

Sometimes you go on a road trip and it has been a while since you have been around these people for long periods of time, so I like to use these thought-provoking road trip questions to get the conversation started.

• Where do you want to be in 10 years?
• Do you have any hobbies? What are they?
• If you could live in any TV show home, which one would it be? (For example, The Simpsons or The Brady Bunch ?)
• What superhero name would you pick for yourself?
• What’s the most beautiful place you’ve ever been to?
• What’s your favorite moment from your childhood?
• Do you have any phobias?
• What actor would you want to play you in a movie?
• What’s the most embarrassing thing you’ve done?
• If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go and why? This question can spark some interesting travel-related conversations and maybe even inspire your next adventure.
• What’s the best camping experience you’ve had?
• Have you ever cheated on a test? (My kids were way too honest on this question)
• Where would you go for your dream vacation?
• What are your top three favorite movies, and why?
• Do you have a favorite family tradition?
• What’s the most fun road trip you’ve ever been on? This question can lead to some great stories and memories.
• Did you go outdoors often as a kid, or did you stay inside and play games instead?
• Are you an early bird kind of person or a night owl?
• What’s the best road trip you’ve had (besides this one)?

Funny & Off-wall Road Trip Questions

My favorite type of road trip questions are funny and off-the-wall. It really sparks people’s imaginations and often gets everyone laughing. You will find you get some weird answers and some hilarious debates with these typed of questions.

• Would you rather uncontrollably fart in public or uncontrollably burp?
• What’s the funniest thing you’ve ever witnessed?
• If you could shapeshift into any animal, what would you pick?
• If cats or dogs were to take over the world, which one would you pick? Cats or dogs?
• If a radiation spill happened, would you rather be burdened with four arms or four legs?
• What would you do if the zombie apocalypse started next week? How long do you think you would last?
• Is cereal soup? Why or why not?
• If you won the lottery, what’s the first thing you would buy? This question can reveal a lot about someone’s priorities and desires.
• What’s the best WiFi name you’ve seen?
• What do you think is in Area 51?
• If you had to choose between having no soap or no toilet paper for the rest of your life, which one would it be?
• What is the craziest fact you know?

Deep Thinking Questions

You will be surprised by the answers to these road trip questions, I can guarantee it. My kids have had some interesting answers and some surprisingly very insightful ones as well.

• What do you think your spirit animal would be? And why?
• Do you wonder if we travel to another dimension when we’re dreaming?
• If you could take back one moment in your life, which one would it be?
• What do you think qualifies as art?
• Would you rather be attacked by an Alligator or a Shark? (This one was discussed on our Road to Hana drive in Maui)
• What do you think about music nowadays vs. back in the old days?
• Would you rather have the ability to fly or the ability to breathe water (and be able to explore the ocean)?
• What is one advice you would give to your younger self if you could travel back in time?
• What mythical creature you wish was real? Would it benefit the world?
• If you could go back in time with a time machine, what dream would you want to fulfill? This question can spark some interesting conversations about your biggest aspirations and wishes.
• Would you rather deal with relationship problems or money problems?
• If you could travel to any destination in the world, where would it be?
• If you were stranded on a deserted island, what three things would you bring with you? This classic question can reveal a lot about someone’s priorities and values.
• If you had a time machine, what date would you want to go back and experience? This question can lead to some interesting historical discussions and maybe even some romantic daydreaming.
• What makes you happiest, and why?
• What’s your worst date experience? This question can be a great icebreaker and a way to share some laughs and maybe even some cringe-worthy stories.
• If a genie happens to pop out and grants you three wishes, what would they be?

Random Road Trip Questions

Lastly, we have some random questions for your road trip. These really don’t fit in any category but are fun to keep the conversation going.

• Would you choose to climb a mountain, or go deep diving?
• What’s the worst travel advice you’ve ever received?
• Where’s one of the weirdest places you’ve ever slept?
• What’s your favorite conspiracy theory?
• What is your guilty pleasure when it comes to music, TV shows, or food? This question can lead to some lighthearted banter and maybe even some shared interests.
• Which sense (sight, smell, taste, etc.) would you give up, and why?
• Android or Apple?
• Have you had anything supernatural happen? (Ghostly encounters?)
• What’s the best toy or game from the ‘90s, 2000’s etc…?
• If you could stay at a certain age forever, what would it be?
• Would you rather have a terrible job but be able to retire in several years or have an excellent “dream” job, but you would have to work until you’re 60-70 years old.
• What is your biggest kitchen failure?
• What is your favorite hack?

Enjoy your Road Trip!

Overall, having some car ride questions in your back pocket can make a long road trip much more enjoyable. So grab some snacks, hit the road, and get ready for some fun conversations!

I hope you enjoyed our list of road trip questions. If you have any other great road trip questions feel free to leave them in the comments or send a message my way on Instagram . We will be adding more after our next road trip!

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100 Fun Road Trip Questions for Long Car Rides

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There are plenty of options for road trip entertainment , things to keep you occupied on a long car ride. You can play games like license plate bingo or a scavenger hunt , blast some music (and sing along with car karaoke), or listen to a must-read book on tape. With so much free time on the way to your destination, why not spend some time in the car getting to know your passengers by taking turns answering fun road trip questions to ask in the car.

Whether you’re traveling with your partner, family, or friends , these car ride questions are the perfect ice breakers and car conversation starters. Some of these topics to talk about in the car are deep, others are just plain fun. These 100 pre-written prompts of the best questions to ask on a road trip are sure to get everyone in the car talking. Ready to get to know your travel companions? Start asking away!

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These questions for road trips are all about travel itself.

• What do you like most about road trips?
• What do you like least about road trips?
• What is your favorite part of travel?
• What is your least favorite part of travel?
• What’s one thing you’re looking forward to most on this trip?
• What was the best road trip you’ve ever taken?
• What was the worst road trip you’ve ever taken?
• If you could road trip for one month where would you go?
• Where is the farthest place you ever traveled in a car?
• Which country do you most dream of visiting someday?
• What is the best vacation you’ve ever had?
• Do you prefer to fly or drive?
• Would you rather travel to the beach or the mountains?
• Would you rather take a road trip via the interstate or back roads?
• What is your favorite type of place to stop on a road trip?
• What’s the worst travel advice you’ve ever received?
• Would you rather return to somewhere you’ve already been or visit a new place?
• What vacation would you most like to recreate?
• What is your favorite place you’ve visited?
• What is your least favorite place you’ve visited?
• Do you prefer having a set itinerary or to playing it by ear?
• What is your favorite travel accommodation? (Hotels, AirBNB, camping, etc.)
• How many states have you been to?
• What is the best national park?
• What is your favorite roadside attraction?
• Would you rather have to answer questions for an entire road trip or have complete silence the whole ride?
• What are you happy that you’re not doing right now?
• Would you rather constantly be on your phone or not have access to your phone at all?
• What would your perfect day on vacation look like?

These interesting car questions let you know a little more about how your friends or family like to roll.

• What was your first car?
• What is your dream car?
• Would you rather have a minivan or a moped?
• Would you rather have a convertible or a motorcycle?
• Would you rather own a stick shift car or a self driving car?
• Would you rather live in an RV or always have to rent a car ?

One of the best parts of roadtrips is stopping to eat! These questions to ask on a car ride are all about road food!

• What are your favorite pizza toppings?
• What is on your ultimate burger?
• What is your favorite kind of doughnut?
• What are your three favorite ice cream toppings?
• What is your favorite kind of candy?
• What is the strangest food you have ever eaten?
• What would you want to eat in an eating contest?
• What is your favorite gas station snack?
• Who makes the best fast food fries?
• If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would you choose?
• What is your favorite diner dessert?

Not all questions for long car rides have to be about road trips or travel! Here are some questions to spark a deeper conversation.

• What is your greatest fear?
• What is your worst habit?
• What is your biggest guilty pleasure?
• What is your life motto?
• What did you want to be when you were growing up?
• What is your dream job?
• What is your most unrealistic dream?
• What advice would you give a teenage self?
• How would you describe yourself in three words?
• If you could speak another language, what would it be? Why?
• Where is one of the weirdest places you’ve ever slept?
• If you were granted one wish, what would you wish for?
• If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you choose?
• What is the first thing you would buy if you won the lottery?
• If you could change something you did in the past, what would you change?
• If you could be a character on any TV show, which one would you pick?
• If you could be best friends with anyone from a movie, who would it be? Why?
• What are the top three items on your bucket list?
• Where do you want to be in 10 years?
• What actor would you want to play you in a movie?
• If you could be invisible for one day, what would you do?
• Who was your first celebrity crush?
• Who is your current celebrity crush?
• What is your biggest life goal?
• Who is the most famous person you have met in person?
• What is the most courageous thing you have done in your life?
• If you could win a lifetime supply of any one thing, what would it be?
• If you could be an expert on any subject, what would it be?
• If you were allowed to have any animal as a pet, which animal would you get?
• What is your greatest hidden talent?
• What talent do you wish you had?
• If you could see the future, what one thing would you want to see?
• What do you wish you could spend more of your time doing?
• Is a hot dog a sandwich?

If you’re traveling with your kids, brothers or sisters, or parents, ask these questions to ask your family on a road trip.

• Who is your best friend? Why are they your best friend?
• If you were the parent, what would you say to your kids?
• Do you have a favorite family tradition?
• What is your favorite hobby?
• Where is the best place to take a family vacation?
• What is your favorite theme park ride?
• What is your favorite family vacation memory?
• What do you want to be when you grown up?
• What is your favorite toy or game? Why?
• If you could be any animal, which animal would you be? Why?

Traveling with your husband or wife or boyfriend or girlfriend? Ask these couples road trip questions.

• What’s the one thing you look forward to the most about growing old together?
• What are your best pick-up lines?
• Why did you first ask me out (or why did you accept the first date)?
• What would be your ideal romantic getaway?
• What was the worst date you ever had?
• What was the best date you ever had?
• What part of our relationship are you most thankful for?
• What is your favorite memory of our relationship?
• Where do you see us in 10 years?
• What do you love most about your partner?

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What better time than a road trip to get to know your partner a little bit better?

These road trip questions for couples will get you laughing, talking, and wondering where the time went on your long drive. 

Use these road trip questions as a game or simply a way to get the conversation started. 

This list of 149 road trip questions provides a variety of topics and types of questions, so you’ll be sure to find questions to keep you and your partner entertained on your long car ride . 

Travel Road Trip Questions

While you’re traveling on the road, it only makes sense that you’d stop to ask some questions about traveling itself.  These questions can get philosophical, or they can be as lighthearted as you need them to be.

• What is your favorite travel memory from your childhood?
• Where would you go if you could go anywhere from a fictitious location, a destination from history, or a real-world location from the present day?
• If you could bring any one thing from home that you wouldn’t normally be able to take on a road trip, what would you bring with you? 
• What’s your favorite part about traveling?
• What is your least favorite part about traveling?
• Is there somewhere you’ve always wanted to go?
• Would you ever go on a big vacation with both of our families?
• If we could each bring one friend with us on this road trip, who would we take?
• If you could live in a van and always be on a road trip, would you do it?
• What’s the strangest thing you’ve ever seen while traveling? 

Deep Thought Provoking Road Trip Questions

The road trip you’re taking is more than just about exploring the world around you; it’s also about exploring how each other sees the world. A journey with your partner down a long and winding road is the perfect opportunity to ask thought-provoking questions. These questions will act as springboards to get the two of you talking about some introspective topics.

• If you never had to work your day job ever again, what would you do with all of your time? Is there a way that you can bring some of that into your life?
• What’s one of the biggest societal issues that impacts and shapes your everyday life?
• What is life like from the perspective of a tree? Is there a way to talk about the world outside of the human context? 
• When was the last time you tried something new? What was it?
• Do you feel that you’re challenged enough in ways that help you grow?
• What’s one life lesson you learned the hard way?
• What’s one life lesson you learned the easy way?
• If you could only fix one societal issue, which one would it be? 
• What makes art “art?”
• What moment in your life has had the biggest impact on where you are today? 

Funny Road Trip Questions

If the drive is starting to get long or there’s a lull in the conversation, try funny road trip questions for couples to liven things up.

• Would you rather fight one elephant-sized chicken or 100 chicken-sized elephants?
• If vegetables could talk, which one would be your least favorite?
• Which Olympic game is most improved by having the athletes get incredibly intoxicated beforehand?
• You’re stranded on a desert island with a lifetime supply of one product. What is the single worst product to be stuck with? 
• What are some of the funniest memes, jokes, and trends you remember from high school?
• Is cereal a soup? Is a hotdog a sandwich?
• Can you say something sexy in the least sexy voice you can come up with? 
• What secret conspiracy would you like to start? 
• When we’re in our sixties, what are we going to be nostalgic for from our teen years?
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This Or That Road Trip Questions

This or That questions give your partner a choice between two options. You can use these questions as fun get-to-know-yous or challenge your partner with some tough choices. 

• Arrive early or arrive late?
• Family or friends?
• Comedy or drama movie?
• Night out or night in?
• Home-cooked dinner or dine out?
• Big family or small family?
• Expensive wedding or intimate wedding? 
• Plan ahead or be spontaneous? 
• House party or dinner party?
• Cats or dogs?

Would You Rather Questions

Would You Rather questions of the ultimate way to put your partner to the test. These questions are designed to put someone in a tough spot choosing between two difficult options. These road trip questions make for a great game, so try taking turns and see who can come up with the most interesting responses. 

• Would you rather always be overdressed or underdressed?
• Would you rather be able to travel back in time and tell the 10-year-old version of yourself any one thing or be able to travel forward in time and have the 90-year-old version of yourself tell you any one thing?
• Would you rather be the star of an Academy Award-winning movie or a cult movie classic?
• Would you rather be wealthy we’re happy with where you are in life?
• Would you rather go to a luxury resort or go camping?
• Would you rather have all the latest technology or be an outdoors expert?
• Would you rather live in a library or in a theme park?
• Would you rather travel everywhere by helicopter or on horseback? 
• Would you rather be a bad actor or a bad musician?
• Would you rather always be alone or always be in a big crowd? 

Just like the Marvel Comics classics, what if questions take your partner and place them in an alternate reality. These questions can explore deep topics or be ridiculous. 

• What if you woke up tomorrow and had all of the powers, and weaknesses, of your favorite comic character?
• What if you found out that I had magic powers and I’ve been keeping my double life as a witch or wizard a secret?
• What if I inherited a mysterious and haunted mansion from a long-lost relative, but we had to stay there together for one month straight to keep it? 
• What if we suddenly switched bodies?
• What if you found out that I had been a millionaire this whole time? 
• What if you found out that you could time travel?
• What if you got your dream job, but you had to move to a different country?
• What if aliens landed tomorrow, but they looked and acted just like me?
• What if we aged in reverse?
• What if our car could talk and had its own personality? 

Silly Road Trip Questions That Can Get Serious

Sometimes the line between silly road trip questions for couples and a serious question is just the mood in the room. We’ve got a few questions for you that can fall either way and let you test the conversational waters. 

• If you inherited a billion dollars when you were fifteen, what do you think you would have done with the money?
• What’s the first thing you do if we wake up tomorrow morning and all of a sudden every animal on Earth can speak and understand our language?
• You can go back in time and change one thing about history, but it can’t be a major historical event, what do you change?
• Your most ridiculous fear comes to life, what happened?
• How would society change if everyone could suddenly fly?
• What would your job be in the zombie apocalypse?
• Would you take a one-way trip to Mars to be one of the first humans to live on another planet? 
• What would you do if aliens landed on the planet and thought you were the leader of Earth?
• Would you replace all weapons on the planet with their Nerf equivalent?
• Would you want to live for free in a historically preserved building, but you can’t add modern necessities like Wi-Fi?

Get To Know Each Other Road Trip Questions

One way of looking at a road trip is that you and your partner will be sitting in the same room together for a very long time. So this is a great time to get to know each other a little better.

• Have they ever been in love before?
• Do you have a secret dream that you wish you could make real?
• What was the most trouble you got in as a kid? 
• Who is your favorite author?
• Do you have a personal hero?
• Has anyone ever inspired you to live a better life?
• Do you want to have a big family or a small family?
• What are your hobbies?
• If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
• Do you prefer romantic surprises or planned nights out? 

Road Trip Questions About Firsts

Road trips are all about firsts, and there’s no better time to ask your partner about their firsts when you’re out on the road. 

• Who was your first crush?
• What was the first time you had to deal with a real adulthood responsibility in your life? 
• What’s the first book or movie you remember enjoying as a kid? 
• Who was your first kiss?
• What was the first concert you went to?
• What was your first place that wasn’t living with your parents?
• What was your first job? 
• What was the first time you felt that you had accomplished something good?
• Who was there for you when you went through your first heartbreak?
• Do you remember your first day of school? 

Quiz Questions For Couples: How Well Do You Know Me

Keep these quiz questions light-hearted, but if a serious topic comes up, don’t be afraid to use your time together on the road trip to get to know each other. 

• What’s the name of the band or artist that I wouldn’t let anyone catch me singing along to?
• What’s the one movie or TV show I could watch on repeat for the rest of my life?
• What’s my favorite way of spending time with you?
• What’s my favorite part about you?
• What’s the fastest way to cheer me up when I come home from work upset?
• What is my biggest pet peeve?
• Would I rather stay in and watch Netflix or go out and try something new?
• What is my favorite outfit?
• Which family member do I have the best relationship with?
• If we could only spend one more day together, what would I want to do?

Explore Your Partner’s Favorite Topics

One of the best parts about getting to experience a road trip with your partner is spending all that time getting to know each other.  This time together gives you a chance to explore your partner’s favorite topics and let them take the reins of the conversation for a while. Be ready with follow-up questions to keep it going! 

• What’s your favorite hobby and how long have you been into it?
• Tell me more about your favorite genre of music and what about it you like the most?
• What’s the best movie you’ve ever seen?
• Who’s your favorite sports team?
• What do you like most about your job and what do you like the least?
• What’s your favorite way to relax over the weekend?
• Do you have a hobby that you wish you could spend more time on?
• Do you have a favorite podcast?
• What is your favorite time of the year?
• Do you like the city we live in or would you rather move somewhere else? 

Family History Questions For Couples 

There’s something that’s always just a little bit historical about a road trip. As you drive through the boundless highways and those old city streets, ask your partner some questions about their family history. 

• Do you have any famous family members?
• How far back can your family trace their history?
• What’s something about your family that I would have never thought to ask about? 
• Do you have any relatives that you wish you could spend more time with?
• Did your parents have any alternate names they were considering when you were born?
• Does your family still live in your hometown?
• What nationalities and ethnicities make up your family background?
• Does your family speak any languages besides English?
• Do any of your family members live in different countries?
• Be honest, how comfortable are you at big family events like Thanksgiving or Christmas? 

Questions That Make Memories

Whether this is the first road trip with your partner or the 30th, you’re making memories while you’re putting miles on those tires. Now’s a good time to ask some questions that will make as many memories as the road trip itself.

• What’s the first thing you noticed about me?
• When we first started dating, what did you tell your friends about me?
• What are you looking forward to the most on our road trip together? 
• When was the first time you mentioned our relationship to your family?
• What is your favorite thing that I do for you?
• Was there one moment when you realized that I was the one for you?
• What was your favorite date that we ever went on?
• What did you really think of my family when you first met them?
• What did you think about our first night together that next day?
• When you first walked into my place, what did you think of it?

Road Trip Questions That Keep The Adventure Going

The way back home is still part of the adventure. These are a few questions that you can ask as you complete the final leg of your road trip together. 

• If we could change plans and drive anywhere right now, where would you want to go?
• What’s something you’ve always wanted to do on a road trip?
• Do you have any favorite road trip games or activities from when you were a kid?
• What was your favorite destination on our trip?
• Is there a place you’d like to go to again?
• What was your least favorite place on our trip?
• Where do you want to go for our next road trip?
• If you could rent any kind of car for our next road trip, what would it be?
• What’s one thing you wish we could have done on this road trip?
• Should our next road trip be longer or shorter?

The Road Trip Book Club Question Session

Here’s a great way to add some more fun to your road trip as well as give you fodder for limitless questions and discussions. All you need to do is pick out a book that you’ll both like and use these questions as prompts for a book club built for two. 

• What about this book stands out to you the most right now?
• If you could change one thing about what we’ve read so far, what would it be? 
• Who’s been your favorite character so far in this book?
• What’s been the least believable thing a character has done?
• If you can have one character join us on this road trip, who would it be? 
• Would you want to go on a road trip in the world of this book? 
• Has there been anything you don’t like about this book?
• What do you think of the author’s writing style?
• Would you want to read another book by the author? 

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150 Fun Road Trip Questions For Every Occasion

February 8, 2021 //  by  Follow Me Away //   Leave a Comment

Are you looking for some road trip questions for your upcoming traveling? We have you covered. In this article, we have road trip questions for couples, road trip conversation starters, road trip questions for families, and fun questions to ask your friends.

Whether you are on a road trip with your family, your friends, or your partner these questions for a car ride will stimulate conversation.

Let’s face it road trips can be monotonous and boring and if you have children frustrating. Make sure everyone enjoys traveling by bookmarking this page and sharing these questions on the journey.

All these questions for road trips are guaranteed to get the conversation started and start some great conversations that help you get to know your fellow passengers a bit more.

So let’s get this conversation started.

You might also find these article helpful for your trip. 27 Necessary Car Camping Essentials You Must Pack and 25 Road Trip Essentials You Don’t Want to Forget

General Road Trip Questions

Use these road trip questions with any group of fellow travelers. They are fun questions to ask your friends and great road trip conversation starters.

All these questions are easy to answer and all have quite quick replies. If you want them to last longer ask people to explain their answers and this will keep the conversation going longer.

If you could be an animal what animal would you be and why?

If you could be a country what country would you be and why?

What TV series/film would you love to be in and who would you play?

Who would play you if your life story was made into a film?

What do you love most about where you live?

What would your perfect birthday look like?

What’s your favorite thing to do in your spare time?

What sport do you wish you were great at?

What is your favorite smell?

What’s your life moto?

What is your favorite color and why?

What is the one thing you have bought and never used?

Are you a planner or more spontaneous?

What name do you wished your parents had called you?

How would you cope in an apocalyptic world? Would you die first or make it to the end?

Seaside or countryside?

What weather do you like best?

If you could live in a TV series what would it be?

if you had a book written about your life so far, what would it be called?

What do you love most about life?

Road Trip Questions For Couples

Use these questions when you are on a road trip with your partner. These road trip questions for couples are designed to let you get to know each other better.

Some are short and quick and some a little bit longer and take some more thinking about. We encourage you to ask more questions after each answer to understand your partner’s answers more. We have written these with the hope that they start more longer and meaningful conversations.

What did you first notice about me?

What are my three best qualities?

If our relationship had a tagline or jingle what would it be?

What do you love most about me?

What would be your perfect date, and what do you think mine is?

How would you describe our relationship in three words?

What will we be doing when we are older?

Which of my outfits do you think I look the cutest in?

What do you think I value most in our relationship?

What do you think I love most about you?

How have I made you a better person?

How do you feel about romance?

What is your funniest memory of me?

When am I at my best?

What is my favorite song?

What TV show am I obsessed with?

Who would play us if our love story was made into a film?

If I was sad what would you do to cheer me up?

When have you see me at my happiest?

What do you think we value most as a couple.

Road Trip Questions For Families 

Road trips with families can be particularly challenging because everyone is a different age and wants something different. These road trip questions for families have been designed so they can be inclusive of all family members, whatever their age.

To make the conversation last longer ask more about their answer, Get curious, and learn a little more about your family members.

If our family had a moto what would in be?

What does this family value?

What are each family members funny quirks?

What the best thing we have done as a family?

What is your best family memory?

Who is the strangest in the family and why?

Who has the best sense of humor in the family?

What’s your earliest memory?

If you could choose your own name what would it be?

What do you like best about this family?

What is your perfect family vacation?

If you could have a superpower what would you choose?

What would your perfect Christmas look like?

Who would play us if our family starred in a film?

When are you happiest?

If you could change one thing about a family memeber what would it be?

What would you like to do more of as a family?

What would you like to happen less in our family?

What is your favorite family dinner?

Travel Related Car Ride Questions

Since you are traveling why not ask questions about traveling? These car ride questions are designed for anyone to answer and are all related to travel in some way.

Ask them with your friends, family, or perhaps fellow travelers you don’t know so well. It will be really interesting to see what their responses’ are and where the conversation goes from there.

What is your dream country to visit?

Would you travel the world for 365 days, and if so where would you go?

What language would you most want to learn?

Which countries vibe do you think most matches your personality?  

What is your favorite mode of transport and why?

If you could live in another country for 6 months where would you live and why?

If you had the power of teleportation where would you teleport to right now?

What do you like doing best when you travel?

What are you most looking forward to on this trip?

What is your favorite State and why?

Hot summer beach or cold snowy mountain?

What do you love most about travelling?

What do you like least about travelling?

What is the best vacation you have had and tell us about it?

What do you miss most about home when you travel?

What is your one essential travel item?

How old were you when you went on your first road trip and tell us about it?

What five songs would you have on your perfect travel play list?

Describe your perfect travel experience in three words?

If you ran your own tour company where would you take people and why?

Around The House Conversation Starters

These road trip conversation starters are all about things around the house and home. They could as equally be asked over a meal as they could in the car ride.

Learn more about your fellow travelers and their perfect and current homes by asking these questions.

How many pairs of shoes do you own? What is your favorite pair of shoes?

If you could only wear one outfit forever which one would it be and why?

What does your dream house look like?

Are you clean it up straight away or leave it until tomorrow kind of person?

What one essential thing apart form the obvious does a house need to have?

What type of architecture do you like best?

Walk in closet or swimming pool?

What do you collect or have too many of?

What is your decorating style?

Everything in it’s place or nothing has a place?

What one thing apart from pets and people would you save in an fire?

Wooden floors or carpets?

Garden or Balcony?

What chore do you love doing and why?

How would you describe your home style?

What’s your favorite room in your home and why?

Complete this sentence. My home is ……

What is the most underrated thing in your home?

What do you love most about your local area?

If you were to do a staycation what would you do?

Conspiracy Theory Road Trip Questions

These road trip questions are a bit out there. If you really want to get the conversation going ask these questions about conspiracy theories and strange things.

We guaarantee these questions will get people thinking and cause debate in the car.

Do you believe aliens are real?

Do you believe in ghosts? if so have you seen one and tell me/us about it?

Do you think the moon landing was real? Why do you believe your answer?

Do you believe there was a conspiracy around Princess Diana’s death?

Do you think mythical monsters like Big Foot and the Loch Ness Monster exist?

Do you think Elvis really died, or is he alive somewhere?

Do you think Lee Harvey Oswald really assassinated JFK or was it a cover-up?

What do you think happens in Area 51?

Do you think the government spies on us?

Do you think the big tech companies like google and Facebook have too much control?

Food Related Questions For Road Trips

Nothing gets a good conversation going more than talking about food. Food questions are questions anyone can understand and anyone can answer, so they are great if you have different age groups in the car.

These questions are all easy to answer so work well when in the car with friends or family.

What was the best meal of your life?

Chocolate or vanilla?

What is your favorite ice cream flavor?

Could you give up chocolate forever?

What would be your last meal if you could request it?

What is a food you can’t believe people eat?

Sweet or salty?

What food are you most addicted to but know you shouldn’t eat?

What the earliest memory you have of food?

What did you mostly eat as a child? Do you still eat it?

What is the best restaurant food you have ever had?

Where would you like to travel just to experience the food?

What is the worse meal you have ever tasted?

What type of cuisine do you like the best?

Do you prefer sit down knife and fork meals or eat with your finger meals?

Are you a good cook and what do you like cooking?

Meal planning or raid the cupboard?

What is your favorite snack?

Eating between meals or save yourself?

Do you have any recipes that have been passed down through the family?

What is your favorite movie snack?

Really Deep Road Trip Questions

These questions are to use on car rides with adults that you know and trust. They are pretty deep so you have to know and trust the people to reply.

These questions could spark conversations that are intimate and last a long time. If you really want to learn something about your fellow travelers then ask these.

What’s the most important thing to you ?

What do you value most ?

Do you think serial killers are made or born?

Do you think there is a heaven? What happens to us after we die?

Do you believe in reincarnation?

How would you spend I million dollars if you would only spend it on making society better?

Do you believe in God?

What is the legacy you want to leave?

If you ran the country what would you change?

Who inspires you and why?

Who are you closest to in your family and why?

What would you do about climate change?

Do you believe in past lives and if so what was yours?

If you weren’t doing what you do for a living what would you be doing?

What do you think about love at first sight? Is love just a chemical reaction? Can people really be in love forever?

What book changed your life and why?

What is real freedom to you?

Have you ever tried manifesting and how did it go?

Creativity, do you think we are all born with it or is it something you nurture over time?

Would you ever time travel if you got the chance? Where would you go and why?

Do we value things if they come easily to us?

We hope you enjoy these road trip questions and let us know how you use them. We would love to know how you find using these car ride questions and which ones led to some great discussions.

Wherever you are going we hope you enjoy your trip and have the best vacation possible.

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Fun Road Trip Questions For Friends

by Melissa Giroux | Last updated Feb 6, 2023 | Inspiration , Travel Tips

Road trips are meant to be full of fun and laughter, but let’s be real, driving for hours and hours can get dull. When you’ve exhausted all of your topics of conversation, and the only question you’ve got left to ask is “when’s the next toilet break?”, well, you might need a little help to spice things up.

That’s where we come in. We’ve compiled this list of road trip questions , that cover EVERYTHING so that you’ll have lots of car ride questions to ask, whether you’re after a deep conversation or a bit of light-hearted fun.

There are 7 different categories of questions for road trips that you can ask your friends to get to know them better, or just to have a laugh. After this, you’ll know whether your friend would rather have massive or tiny teeth, and you can’t say that’s not the type of fact any good friend should know!

We’ve got over 100 car game questions in total, so you’ll be well set for the long stretch of road ahead.

Choose a category, or work your way through them all, and wave goodbye to those awkward silences.

Friendship Road Trip Questions 

• If you had to marry one of your friends, who would you choose and why?
• What characteristics do you always look for in a friend?
• What’s your first memory of me?
• What’s your favorite trip we’ve been on together?
• What’s your worst memory with me?
• Have you ever fancied a mutual friend of ours?
• What’s my worst personality trait? 
• What has been my worst haircut over the years?
• What is the most embarrassing memory you have of me? 
• Is there anyone famous that you’d like to be friends with?

Deep Road Trip Questions 

• If you could relive one day over and over, which day would you choose? 
• If you could change one thing about your life overnight, what would it be? 
• Do you think money is the answer?
• If you were reincarnated as an animal, what do you think you’d be?
• What would your personal mascot be?
• If you had the option to know the date of your death, would you? 
• Who was the most influential figure in your life, growing up?
• Which song brings back your favorite memory, and what is the memory associated with it?
• What has been the best day of your life so far?
• Growing up, what was your favorite tradition?
• Is social media a blessing or a curse?
• If your house was on fire, what item would you run in to get?
• If you could have been raised anywhere in the world, which country would you have chosen?
• Do you think human beings will ever find world peace?

Road Trip Conversation Starters 

• Which 3 celebrities would you bring back from the dead?
• If aliens are real, what do you think they look like?
• If aliens are real, do you think they’ve ever made it to earth?
• If you had to live on a different planet, which one would you choose and why? 
• What is your favorite conspiracy theory?
• Do you believe in the law of attraction?
• Have you ever had a recurring dream?
• Have you ever experienced lucid dreaming?
• Have you ever experienced a ghost?
• Have you ever had a vision?
• Have you visited a psychic?
• Have you ever taken part in a Ouija board?
• Have you had your palm read?
• What topic could you talk about for an hour straight?
• If you were the President of The United States, what is the first law you’d bring into effect?
• Have you ever thought of an invention? 
• If you were in a zombie apocalypse, what would your weapon of choice be?
• What is the most ridiculous law you’ve ever heard?
• Would you like to be an Instagram influencer? 
• Have you ever seen a crime happen?
• If you saw a suitcase with $1 million in it lying on the street, what would you do?
• If you were giving a TED talk, what would it be about? 
• What is one skill you want to improve this year? 
• If you were to open a business, what would it be?
• Are you superstitious? 

Fun Road Trip Questions 

• What is your dream car? 
• What is the best trivial invention of the 21st century?
• In your opinion, what is the ultimate condiment? 
• If you had to be a TV character, who would you be?
• If you could only choose three hobbies for the rest of your life, which would you choose?
• You can only eat one food for the rest of your life. Which food do you choose?
• Do you have a habit that others would consider weird?
• Rank your top three childhood cartoons.
• Who is your weirdest celebrity crush?
• If I was a color, which color would I be?
• If you could have any animal as a pet, which one would you choose? 
• If you could be any cartoon villain, who would you choose and why? 
• Where makes the best burger in the world?
• If you had to battle a lion, do you think you’d win?
• Would you rather fight a bear, a lion, or a crocodile?
• If you were famous, what would it be for? 
• What is the funniest joke you’ve ever heard?
• Which movie do you think is highly underrated?
• Which book should be made into a movie? 
• Who would play you in a movie about your life? 
• You can only choose one to keep: Instagram, Tik Tok, Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat. Which one would you choose?
• What everyday item could you not live without?

Travel Road Trip Questions

• Is there a country or place that you have no interest in visiting?
• List the top five places you want to visit in the next decade?
• What is a destination that you think is overrated?
• Where is your favorite city in the world?
• Is there a place you love that no one else does?
• Who is your favorite travel buddy?
• How light can you travel?
• What is one personal item you never travel without?
• What is the worst trip you’ve ever taken?
• What is one travel memory that you laugh at now but was a really bad experience at the time?

Travel Would You Rather Road Trip Questions 

• Would you rather stay in an igloo or a yurt?
• Would you rather go wild camping or glamping?
• Would you rather skydive or bungee jump?
• Would you rather surf or paraglide? 
• Would you rather hike a volcano or a mountain?
• Would you rather experience culture or adventure? 
• Would you rather travel by plane or boat?
• Would you rather eat a scorpion or frogs’ legs? 
• Would you rather stay in a homestay or hotel?
• Would you rather travel for three months in luxury or three years on a tight budget?
• Would you rather have a snake or scorpion in your tent? 
• Would you rather travel a country by public transport or on a road trip?
• Would you rather visit one place and explore it completely, or visit six destinations quickly? 
• Would you rather travel solo or with friends?
• Would you rather never travel or never find love? 

Would You Rather Road Trip Questions 

• Would you rather only eat starters or only eat desserts? 
• Would you rather have six kids or no kids?
• Would you rather have no sense of humor or no common sense?
• Would you rather be wise but dull, or dumb but fun?
• Would you rather be too hot or too cold?
• Would you rather be constantly stung by bees, or constantly bitten by mosquitos?
• Would you rather live on a farm or a ranch?
• Would you rather only sleep for two hours a day or for twenty hours a day?
• Would you rather be a pilot or a sailor? 
• Would you rather live without pizza or burgers? 
• Would you rather have massive teeth or tiny teeth? 
• Would you rather be constantly tickled, or feel itchy all the time?
• Would you rather work in a traditional job or work for yourself?

Final Thoughts On Road Trip Questions

Have these road trip questions brought you and your friends closer together? We bet that you’ve learned some surprising things about each other, and we hope the hours of traveling have melted away as you’ve chatted.

Are you heading on a road trip with your significant other? Check out these road trip questions for couples .

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101 Great Road Trip Questions for Fun Conversation

Heading out on a road trip and need things to talk about? You’ll be able to easily keep the conversation flowing with these fun  road trip questions . 

Having a good list of questions or conversation starters is a great idea for a road trip. I know when I’m facing a long stretch of road, talking with my fellow passengers can make the time go by faster …or even help you stay awake when driving through the night (be careful out there!) 

Or maybe you’re road-tripping with someone you don’t know very well. These questions will help you get to know your “co-pilot” better. 

Need help planning your road trip? Check out our list of the essential travel planning resources .   Grab your FREE printable travel planner .

Questions to ask on a road trip 

Spark some great conversation with your travel companions using this list of road trip questions. See how many other questions you can come up with! 

• If you could live in any country in the world other than where you currently live where would it be? 
• What was the best trip you ever took and what made it so special for you? 
• What are your favorite kinds of things to do or see when you travel? 
• If you could speak any other language fluently, what would it be? 
• What is your favorite all-time television show? 
• What is your favorite all-time television character? 
• What is one movie you saw that everyone else seemed to love but you hated? 
• What movie do you love that everyone else seems to hate? 
• What is your guilty pleasure movie? 
• Who is your favorite actor? 
• What is your favorite song? 
• What is your favorite band? And why is it U2?
• What’s your favorite book of all time? 
• If you received $1 million in a windfall of some kind, how would you spend it? 
• What is your dream house? 
• What one food could you eat every day and never grow tired of it? 
• What three things would you want with you on a desert island (that aren’t people)? 
• Who’s your secret celebrity crush? 
• Would you choose donuts or cinnamon rolls if you could only have one for the rest of your life? 
• Do you like pie or cake better? 
• Do you prefer pizza or burgers? 
• If you had to give up ice cream or candy, which would you let go? 
• What is your most unpopular opinion? 
• What was your first real job (I.e., not a job a child has like a paper route or babysitting)? 
• What was the worst job you ever had? 
• Have you ever been fired? What happened? Did you deserve it? 
• If you could only use one streaming service of any kind for the rest of your life, which would it be? 
• If you could only drink one thing (other than water) for the rest of your life, what would you choose? 
• Do you prefer road-tripping with campers or staying in hotels? 
• You’re world-famous for one day only. What are you famous for? 

Road trip questions for couples 

Check out these fun questions to ask your spouse on a road trip . They’re a great way to get to know each other a little better. 

• What was your first impression of me when we met? 
• What’s your favorite memory from our wedding day? 
• If you could plan our wedding all over again, what would you change? 
• What’s the one thing you wish that I knew about you? 
• What’s something that you’ve never told anyone else before, not even me? 
• What’s your secret dream, if you could be or do anything? 
• If you could change any one thing about yourself, what would it be? 
• Do you enjoy being the focus of attention? Why or why not? 
• What would be your ideal date night? 
• If you could whisk me away to anywhere in the world for a romantic getaway, where would we go? 

“Would you rather” road trip questions 

• Would you rather live at the beach and never be able to see the mountains or live in the mountains and never be able to go to the beach? 
• Would you rather have a job you love and are proud of but not make much money or have a career that pays well but you don’t like? 
• Would you rather have riches and have only shallow friendships or good friends but struggle with money all your life? 
• Would you rather have the power of invisibility or teleportation? 
• Would you rather have the ability to know the future or read minds? 
• Would you rather give up coffee or chocolate for the rest of your life? 
• Would you rather be liked or respected? 
• Would you rather be the most intelligent person in the world or the most attractive person in the world? 
• Would you rather be rich and unknown or famous but not have much money? 
• Would you rather be blind or deaf? 
• Would you rather keep your ability to walk or speak?  

Deep road trip questions 

• If you could change any one thing from your past, what would it be? 
• If time and money were not factors, would change your career if you could? 
• What’s your favorite childhood memory? And why is it important to you? 
• Who is the person who influenced you most (for good) in your life? 
• Who was the worst teacher or boss you ever had? What made them so terrible? 
• What do you believe about the afterlife? 
• If you could change one thing about society what would be it? 
• What social justice issue are you most passionate about? 
• Do you find it easy or difficult to make friends? 
• Are you an introvert or an extrovert? 
• If you’re an introvert, what challenges does it present for you, if any? 
• If you’re an extrovert, do you have a hard time relating to introverts? 
• Is “popularity” important to you? 
• Have you ever wanted to just pack up and go start over somewhere else? What made you feel that way? 
• If you could know the exact day and manner of your death, would you want to know?

Ever more questions for your next road trip

• What’s your greatest fear?
• What’s the weirdest dream you’ve ever had?
• What’s your favorite sports team?
• What’s the best concert you’ve ever been to?
• Who do you think is the greatest living musician?
• Do you prefer electric or acoustic guitar music?
• Do you have a favorite book series? What is it?
• Streaming, CDs, cassettes, or vinyl records?
• What is your favorite national park to visit?
• What’s one sincere belief you have now that’s completely contrary to how you were raised?
• Did you like school when you were a child?
• What did you major in in college?
• Did you play organized team sports in school? If so, what did you play?
• Were you ever fired from a job? What were the circumstances?
• Did you ever quit a job dramatically?
• Have you ever wanted to own your own business? What would you do?
• Cats or dogs?
• What is your favorite movie character of all time?
• What would be your ideal night in (either with someone or alone)?
• What was your favorite book when you were a child?
• Would you live in a mansion if you could or would you prefer a smaller place to live like a mountain cabin or beach bungalow?
• How many continents have you traveled to?
• What’s your favorite city in the world?
• Do you prefer cultural travel or nature escapes?
• Do you like to make detailed itineraries or do you prefer to fly by the seat of your pants when you travel?
• What food do you despise and refuse to eat?
• What is your favorite smell?
• Coffee or tea?
• What was your favorite food when you were a child?
• Do you enjoy following the news or do you find it stressful?
• What’s your favorite outdoor activity?
• Do you consider yourself a foodie traveler?
• Were you ever dumped? What happened?
• Do you unpack as soon as you get home from a trip?
• What is the household chore you hate the most?

Final thoughts on road trip conversation starters

With a great list of road questions, you’ll never lack things to talk about as you drive along the highway.  Whether you’re looking to make deeper connections with your travel companions or just want to have some fun, questions like these make great conversation starters. 

You’ll find that they often lead to more questions and some really fun talks.  What would you add to this list of road trip questions?

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81 FUN AND TOTALLY FREE ROAD TRIP TRIVIA QUESTIONS

Post Summary: A collection of road trip trivia questions and answers to help keep you entertained on the open road.

The key to a fun road trip with family or friends is to have a collection of fun games ready to whip out when you’re feeling bored and need to change things up.

After the success with our prior post on 160 Fun, Deep, and Sometimes Silly Road Trip Questions , I knew I wanted to come up with some more fun road trip games, and more specifically… ROAD TRIP TRIVIA!

As a total trivia nut, I may have had a little too much fun rummaging through the internet to come up with this list of road trip trivia for long car rides.

These car ride trivia questions are all built around the theme of US travel, road trips, and landmarks. There also might be a sprinkle of something totally random.

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FUN TRIVIA FOR ROAD TRIPS

1. Route 66 also goes by the names The Main Street of America, The Will Rogers Highway, and the Mother Road. What novelist, in their depression-era saga, coined the term “The Mother Road?” . . . John Steinbeck in his novel The Grapes Of Wrath

2. In 2003, fed up with the bad press, the stealing of signs, and the mysterious traffic accidents, transportation departments from Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico decided to rename what is now Highway 491. What was Highway 491’s former name? . . . Route 666

3. What coastal spot along the Pacific Coast Highway has been prominently featured by Henry Miller, John Steinbeck, and John Kerouac ? . . . Big Sur

4. What animal is the ultimate “road tripper” and travels every year for up to 2000 miles to make it to the coast of California before winter? . . . The Monarch Butterfly

5. What is the least visited state in the US? . . . Alaska is the least visited state averaging 2.5 million visitors a year.

6. What is the most visited state in the US? . . . California. In 2018, the state generated 140 billion dollars in tourism.

7. What was the first official National Park of the United States? . . . Yellowstone National Park became the nation’s first “official” National Park on March 1, 1872.

8. What was the first unofficial National Park of the United States? . . . Hot Springs National Park in Arkansas became federally protected land in 1832. Because there wasn’t a national park system in place yet, it’s “unofficially” the first National Park. It didn’t become a National Park until 1921.

9. What city has the worst traffic in the US? . . . Boston, MA. A Boston driver spends, on average, 149 hours per year in traffic.

10. What car do you need to spot in order to play the classic road trip game of screaming “punch buggy” or “Slug Bug” while punching your fellow passengers in the arm? . . . A Volkswagen Beetle or VW “Bug”

11. What highway has the grim distinction of having the most fatalities in the US? . . . Interstate 4 in Florida

12. Which state in the US has the highest legal speed limit at 85mph? . . . Texas State Highway 130.

13.  Which state is known as the gem state? . . . With its abundance of natural minerals and its history as a mining state, Idaho is nicknamed the Gem State.

14. The popular theme park, Six Flags is a reference to the six nations that have governed Texas. What are the six nations? . .

. France, Spain, Mexico, The Republic of Texas, The United States, Confederate States of America

15. Huckleberries are a sought-after summer berry that can not be cultivated. What are the five states where you can find huckleberries growing in the wild?  . . . Idaho, Washington, Montana, Oregon, Alaska

16. What is the longest river in the United States? . . . At 2,536 miles, the Missouri River is the longest river in the US.

17. What part of the US is famous for having reached a temperature of 134 degrees, the hottest temp ever recorded in the world? . . . Death Valley, California

18. The Mighty Five is a nickname for what five popular national parks in America? . . . The Mighty 5 is a reference to the five national parks located in Southern Utah: Capitol Reef, Arches , Canyonlands , Zion, and Bryce Canyon.

READ MORE: Learn how to see Utah’s most gorgeous landscapes on an extraordinary Mighty 5 Road Trip .

19. Why is Chicago called the windy city? . . . Though the origins aren’t 100% known, it has nothing to do with its harsh weather. It’s believed that the term was coined in the late 1800s to describe the political landscape in Chicago at the time and its “long-winded” politicians.

20. What is the windiest major city in the US? . . . This windiest city in the US seems to change every year, but Boston, MA, remains the windiest major city in the US.

21. What National Park in Kentucky boasts the glory of having the world’s longest cave? . . . Mammoth Cave National Park has the longest cave system in the world. 400 miles have been explored, and it’s estimated that the cave continues on for an extra 600 miles.

22. Which city in the US was named the #1 adventure city by National Geographic, the top mountain biking town by Bike Magazine, and the #1 town in the West by Outside Magazine? . . . Boise, Idaho

23. Which mountains (pictured above) are famous for their smoky blue-tinged hue? . . . The Blue Ridge Mountains near Asheville, North Carolina

24.  What state is famous for having the most usable natural hot springs in the country? . . . Idaho

READ MORE: Learn how to see Idaho’s natural hot springs with our guide to the best hot springs near Boise .

25.  What year were American Indians given US citizenship by  Congress? . . . 1924

26. What is the deepest lake in the US? . . . Crater Lake in Oregon is the deepest lake in the US, reaching a depth of 1943 feet.

27. Who owns and operates the GPS (Global Positioning System) you are probably using right this second? . . . The Global Positioning System is a space-based navigational system owned by the US Government and operated by the United States Air Force.

28. What is California’s state animal that can be seen on its state flag? . . . The grizzly bear. Oddly enough, the grizzly bear is extinct in CA and was last seen in 1922.

28. Which city in the US has the most microbreweries per capita? . . . Portland, Maine, comes in first, with Asheville, NC, at a close second.

29. What is the #1 road trip song according to Time Out Magazine? . . . Born To Run by Bruce Springsteen

30. In the 90’s era movie Thelma and Louise, the two lead women famously end the movie by (SPOILER ALERT) driving off a cliff in the Grand Canyon. Where was the final scene actually filmed? . . . Dead Horse State Park in Utah. You can see pictures of this glorious state park on our Instagram here .

31. In what state is it illegal to hang fuzzy dice or air fresheners from your rearview mirror? . . . Chicago

32. This pictured street is known as the “crookedest street in the world.” Where does this street reside? . . . Lombard Street, located in San Francisco, CA, with its eight hairpin turns, is known as the “crookedest street in the world.” Technically, it’s the second “crookedest” street in the world, but the name has stuck.

33. The Bald Eagle is America’s official animal, but since they aren’t actually hairless, what does the “Bald” part of the name come from? . . . Bald is an old English word meaning white. The bird got its name from its signature white feathers.

34.  McDonalds arches are always displayed in their signature golden french fry color, except in Sedona, Arizona. What color are the arches in Sedona? . . . Turquoise. Sedona has a rule that prevents buildings and signage from clashing with the natural surroundings. They opted for the more aesthetically pleasing color of Turquoise.  

35. What animal that has become synonymous with American ideals of freedom and the pioneering West isn’t actually indigenous to the US and was brought over from Spain? . . . The mustang. The wild horses you can still see today are descendants of Spanish and Iberian Horses.

36. Which state boasts the tallest freesta nding sand dune in the US? . . . At 420 feet, Bruneau Dunes State Park located a one-hour drive from Boise, Idaho, is home to the tallest freestanding dune.

READ MORE: Learn more about Bruneau Dunes and ten other amazing day trips from Boise .

37.  What is the most widely grown product in the US? . . . Corn

38.  What is the least visited National Park in the US? . . . Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve in Alaska. It’s thought of as “one of the last truly wild places on earth.”

39. What is the most fatal job in the US? . . . The use of heavy machinery and working with heavy logs makes logging work the most dangerous job in the US.

40. Which state issues the most traffic tickets per year? . . . Ohio, with Pennsylvania and New York in second and third place.

41. What attraction in the US gets the most visitors every year? . . . Times Square in New York City is visited by 40 million people every year.

42. What country gifted The Statue of Liberty to the United States? . . . France

43. Which state in the US has a city famous for having a population of 1? . . . Monowi, Nebraska

44. Which city in the US houses the biggest amount of billionaires? . . . New York City

45. Which US City has the largest amount of hotel rooms? . . . Las Vegas, Nevada

46. Which state has the shortest road in the US, measuring roughly 15 feet long? . . . McKinley Street in Bellefontaine, Ohio

47. Which state had no speed limit until 1974, when Richard Nixon mandated a federal speed limit? . . . Montana

48. What is the most popular car in the USA? . . . Ford F-150

49. Which state has the most expensive speeding tickets? . .

. Virginia. On average, a ticket with fees and taxes will come out to $250-$300.

50. What skill did Jack Kerouac, the writer of “On the Road,” never acquire? . . . He never learned to drive.

51. In Lancaster, California, a road is grooved to play which popular theme song if driven at 50 mph? . . . William Tell’s Overture made famous by the TV show The Lone Ranger. Originally a TV ad stunt for Honda, the “musical road” is now preserved as an attraction by the city of Lancaster.

52. Every year, you can watch over a hundred of what kinds of animals swim to Chincoteague Island in Virginia? . . . Horses

53. In which state was the first parking meter installed? . . . Oklahoma in 1935.

54. What is the nickname for Las Vegas? . . . Sin City.

55. In what state is the oldest and longest boardwalk? . . . At more than 5 miles in length, New Jersey’s Atlantic City boardwalk is the longest in the country.

RANDOM ROAD TRIP TRIVIA

***For our final 25 road trip trivia questions, we thought we’d throw in 25 totally random trivia questions just for the fun of it. Enjoy!

56. How many bones are in the human body? . . . 206

57. How many hearts does an octopus have? . . . 3

58. What company owns Bugatti, Lamborghini, Audi, Porsche, and Ducati? . . . Volkswagen

59. What kind of flower bulbs were once exchanged as a form of currency? . . . Tulips

60. What is the fastest fish in the ocean? . . . Sailfish

61. What symbol, commonly used in pop culture, is technically called an octothorpe? . . . A hashtag

62. What “American” dessert comes from a recipe created in England and fruit indigenous to Asia? . . . Apple pie

63. What is the largest known living organism? . . . An aspen grove in Utah has an interconnected root system that is estimated to be 80,000 years old and takes up more than 100 acres.

64. What is the national animal of Scotland? . . . The Unicorn

65. What name is given to a cluster of flamingos? . . . A Flamboyance

66. If one could drive straight up into space, how long would the journey take? . . . Approximately one hour.

67. Cynophobia is the fear of what kind of animal? . . . Dogs

68. What popular soda drink used the slogan “Ya-hoo…It’ll Tickle Yore Innards!”? . . .

Mountain Dew

69. What is the most expensive spice in the world by weight? . . . Saffron

70. Nephelococcygia is the practice of doing what?

. . . Finding shapes in clouds.

71. In what state is it illegal to eat fried chicken with a fork?

. . .  Gainesville, Georgia, passed a measure in 1961 making it illegal to eat fried chicken with anything other than your hands. Largely a joke meant to promote Gainesville as a poultry center.

72. A small town in Iceland diverted a road so as not to disturb what creature?

. . . Elves.

73. What do you call a group of unicorns? . . . A blessing.

74. What does an American do on average 22 times a day?

. . . Open the fridge.

75. Christian Bale studied which actor’s mannerisms to prepare for his role as a psychotic killer in American Psycho? . . . Tom Cruise

76. The Ancient Romans used to drop what food item into their wine for good health? . . . Toast, which is why we “raise a toast.”

77. What spice, if taken in large quantities, produces a mind-altering effect? . . . Nutmeg

78. Google Images was created because of which actress and her iconic dress at the Grammys? . . . So many people were searching for pictures of Jennifer Lopez at the 2000 Grammys that the search engine added an image function.

79. If you hold your nose, what are you not able to do? . . . Hum

80. What year was the first iPhone released? . . . 2007

81. Where in the human body would you find the medulla oblongata? . . . The Brain

Did you ace the road trip trivia? If you’re looking for more entertainment, be sure to check out our fun road trip questions post and our list of 17+ things to do on a road trip .

Happy road-tripping!

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Ahh, west coast road trips . The great American tradition that has withstood the test of time.

Berty and I like to believe that some of our favorite conversations happen in the car , both with each other and with our friends.

We have always been a fan of road trip questions because they allow us to inquire about things we wouldn’t normally ask each other.

Whether you’re going across the country, or just to the hiking trail nearby, it’s the people you go with that make the journey worthwhile.

However, we’ve always been on the search for the perfect road trip questions list!  We needed one with a good mix of funny and serious questions, as well as simple and thought-provoking ones …

So we thought we’d make our own road trip questions list!

We scoured the internet for some of our favorite road trip questions and compiled them together in this list.

We’ve included our favorite and fun travel questions and made up our own along the way. You surely won’t be bored on your next trip! Enjoy!

101 Fun And Random Road Trip Questions To Ask Your Friends

1. What is your favorite kind of doughnut?

2. On a scale of 1-10, how strict are/were your parents?

3. If you could take a month-long road trip, what would be your route? (Need suggestions? Try  the PNW  or Utah )

4. Who are the 3 greatest living musicians?

5. What was your worst date? Tell a play by play.

6. How do you like your coffee in the morning?

7. What accomplishment are you most proud of?

8. What is the first thing you do when you get out of bed?

9. Which of your friends are you proudest of? Why?

10. Have you ever been skinny dipping?

11. What’s the most beautiful place you’ve ever been?

12. What are your 3 favorite movies?

13. Tell me 3 things you remember about kindergarten.

14. If you could live in any TV home, what would it be?

15. What was the first CD you ever owned?

16. If you could ask your pet 3 questions, what would they be?

17. If you had to live in a different state, what would it be?

18. Using one word, how would you describe your family?

19. What is the scariest movie you’ve ever seen?

20. How often do you go to the gym?

21. What is the wildest thing you would consider doing to your hair?

22. If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be? (Discover our clickable destination maps here )

23. What is your favorite family tradition?

24. What’s the first thing you do when you get home from a trip?

25. Would you rather spend five days exploring Disney or New York City ?

26. If we had to live in one of the places you’ve visited on vacation which one would be your first choice?

27. What do you like the least about travel? (Read about how we fight when traveling )

28. What is your favorite part of travel?

29. What is the one thing that would be a relationship breaker for you?

30. What is your goal for the next 12 months? How do you plan to reach it?

31. Have you ever achieved a New Year’s resolution?

32. What is your favorite kind of cereal?

33. Are you usually early or late?

34. What one thing annoys you most at a restaurant?

35. What household chore have you never done?

36. What language would you like to master?

37. Who would you love to punch in the face?

38. What is your favorite event in the Winter Olympics?

39. What was the best book or series that you’ve ever read? (OR, your current favorite podcasts for a road trip ?)

40. Where is the farthest place you’ve ever traveled in a car?

41. Share your top 5 favorite bands/artists.

42. Who is your most admired athlete of all-time?

43. What do you think will the be “throwback” style of the 00s?

44. What do you like most about your family?

45. What is your least favorite holiday and why? Most favorite?

46. What are some small things that make your day better?

47. If you owned a professional sports team, what team would you own?

48. What is the MUST SEE movie out right now?

49. What shampoo and conditioner do you use?

50. What are three key elements in every successful relationship ?

51. If you didn’t have to sleep, what would you do with the extra time?

52. What hobby would you get into if time and money weren’t an issue?

53. Describe your dream home – where would it be and what would it look like? (Would it look like this PNW Cabin ?)

54. Do you prefer early mornings or late nights?

55. How do you like to cook your eggs?

56. What shows are you currently into?

57. Which exotic animal would you want as your pet?

58. What is something that is considered a luxury, but you don’t think you could live without?

59. Would you rather go bungee jumping or skydiving?

60. How different was your life one year ago?

61. What kind of art do you enjoy most?

62. What’s the best way a person can spend their time?

63. Where is the most relaxing place you’ve ever been?

64. Who is your favorite influencer ?

65. If you had to give up every social media platform but one, which one would you keep? (By the way, we’re on Instagram here )

66. What is one skill you really want to master?

67. What is the most embarrassing thing that happened to you in high school?

68. What is something you will NEVER do again?

69. Where is the creepiest place you have ever been?

70. How long have you gone without taking a bath/shower?

71. What band would you consider your guilty pleasure?

72. Would you rather explore space or the deepest part of the ocean?

73. What has been the best museum you’ve visited? ( Our favorite is in this post, psst, it’s hosts the Mona Lisa! )

74. Would you rather climb a mountain or deep sea dive?

75. What’s the most illegal thing you’ve done?

76. What’s the best and worst piece of TRAVEL advice you’ve ever received?

77. When do you feel truly “alive”? ( Hiking this trail in Zion was pretty exhilarating…)

78. What is your biggest kitchen fail?

79. What are you really good at, but kind of embarrassed that you are good at it?

80. Which of your scars has the best story behind it?

81. What do you regret not doing or starting when you were younger?

82. What was the best toy of the 90s?

83. What is your spirit animal?

84. If you had to wear one brand of clothing for the rest of your life, what would you choose?

85. What does the last text message on your phone say?

86. Which movie made you cry? Why?

87. Who is your celebrity crush?

88. What is your favorite TV series?

89. How many pairs of shoes do you own?

90. What has been your most expensive Uber ride?

91. What is your favorite location to go camping? ( Ours is here, on this awesome Washington beach !)

92. Have you ever had to go to the hospital?

93. Would you ever consider applying for The Bachelor/Bachelorette?

94. How many pillows do you sleep with?

95. Do you prefer warm weather or cold weather?

96. What is your favorite breakfast diner order?

97. Do you have an irrational fear?

98. What is your go-to dance move?

99. Where do you do most of your online shopping?

100. Do you read the newspaper?

101. What has been your favorite photo you’ve taken?

BONUS QUESTIONS!

These car ride questions are only on the blog! Let’s say this is your reward for making it all the way to the bottom of the post. It takes a lot of dedication to read that long, and we love you for that! Keep reading for more questions to ask on a road trip…

102: What’s the weirdest place you’ve ever slept?

103: What was the first national park you ever visited? If not, which one is on the top of your list to explore?

104: Did you go camping in your childhood? Where?

105: What school project were you most proud of?

106: How would you describe your decor style?

107: Do you have a favorite flower?

108: Have you ever tried essential oils? Why or why not?

109: If you could paint your house any color, which one would you choose?

110: Did you get through every single one of these road trip questions? If so, we seriously admire your dedication!!

Do you like these road trip questions? Let us know if you want to see a new list with even more ways to entertain you on a road trip!

More road trip resources.

Car Camping 101: The Complete Guide To Sleeping In Your Car

The Olympic Peninsula Road Trip You Need To Take This Year

30 Road Trip Essentials You Need To Be Packing

10 Insanely Useful Road Trip Planner Tools and Apps 

The Ultimate Pacific Coast Road Trip

20 Brilliant Car Camping Hacks For Your Best Trip Yet

Exactly How To Find Free Camping Spots (USA)

Make sure to follow our Road Trip board on Pinterest for more road trip question inspiration!

Do You Have Any Road Trip Questions You’d Like To Ask Someone? What Are Some Other Games You Like To Play While On A Road Trip? Tell Us In The Comments Below!

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250+ Road Trip Questions – Interesting Queries to Pass Time

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Road trips are an exciting and affordable way to travel and explore. However, many road trips involve hours spent driving down boring interstates. Here are 250 road trip questions to pass the time on your next long drive.

• 1 Road Trip Questions for Everyone
• 2 Funny Road Trip Questions
• 3 Road Trip Questions for Couples
• 4 Road Trip Questions for Kids
• 5 Road Trip Questions about Travel
• 6 Would your Rather Road Trip Questions
• 7.1 Road Trip Trivia Questions
• 7.2 National Park Trivia Questions
• 7.3 Roadside Attraction Trivia Questions
• 7.4 State Trivia Questions
• 8.1 501 Questions: A Travel Game (2nd Edition)
• 8.2 Awesome Riddles and Trick Questions For Kids
• 8.3 What Would You Rather Choose?
• 9 Random Road Trip Question Generator

Road Trip Questions for Everyone

Our first 25 road trip questions work for any road trip, whether your are traveling with your spouse, friends or even a co-worker. Have the person sitting in the passenger seat ask these questions to everyone in the car.

• What is your favorite childhood memory?
• What skill or hobby would your most like to learn?
• Besides a cat or a dog, what type of pet would you most like to own?
• What is the worst advice you have ever receieved?
• What actor or actress would you want to play you in a movie?
• Who was your first crush? What did you like about them?
• What would you name your boat if you had one?
• What book could you re-read over and over again?
• What is your favorite song?
• What song do you think is the most annoying song ever?
• Do you have any reoccurring dreams? If so, what are they about?
• Describe yourself in just 3 words.
• Have you ever broken a bone? If so, how did it happen?
• Assuming money is not a factor, describe your perfect house.
• If you could be frozen at one age forever, what age would it be?
• What super power would you most like to possess?
• When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
• What year would you travel to if you had a time machine?
• What is your favorite quote? (see our favorite road trip quotes here)
• What is your spirit animal?
• What person do you admire most?
• If you were in the circus, what would be your job?
• What is your favorite season of the year: spring, summer, fall or winter?
• What is something you are grateful for today?
• What are you most looking forward to on this trip?

Funny Road Trip Questions

There is no better way to pass the time on the road than having a good laugh. Ask these silly road trip questions to lighten up the mood on a long road trip.

• Describe the worst outfit you have ever owned.
• What is the funniest sound you can make?
• What is the funniest tongue twister that your know?
• Tell the worst joke you have ever heard.
• What conspiracy theory would you like to start?
• Where is the most embarrassing place you have ever let a fart slip out?
• Who would win a fight: 30 chickens or 1 bear?
• What is the strangest thing a guest has ever done in your home?
• In what sport would it be funniest to blindfold all the players?
• What is the funniest thing your child (or someone else’s child) has ever said to you?
• What is the weirdest version of the afterlife you can imagine?
• Which would you prefer to have as your roommate? A goat or a racoon?
• What is the best prank you have ever played on someone?
• If you were making TV shows about each person in this car, what would each show be named?
• What would be the best song to play when proposing to someone? Wrong answers only.
• What is the most awkward thing you have ever said aloud?
• What is the stupidest way you have ever gotten hurt?
• If your pet could give you a nickname, what would it be?
• What came first, the chicken or the egg? Take 2 minutes to defend your stance.
• Do you think you would get along with your clone?
• What is the worst pick-up line you have ever heard?
• If you were a reality TV show star, what would be your tagline?
• Which of the Seven Drawfs best represents each person in the car?
• What is one foolproof way to get dumped after a first date?
• What is something totally ridiculous that you believed as a kid?

Road Trip Questions for Couples

This list of fun and serious road trip questions will get any couple talking. Whether you’ve been together for 10 days, 10 months or 10 years, you are sure to learn something new about your spouse.

• What is your favorite memory from our relationship?
• What is your favorite spicy memory from our relationship?
• What is your favorite meal that I cook?
• Tell me a funny story about yourself that happened before we met.
• What celebrity would you select for a hall pass?
• Would you rather be loved, respected or admired?
• What do you think is your best quality?
• What do you think is my best quality?
• What did you like best, or remember most, about our first date?
• What is the first thing you noticed about me?
• What is something not obviously sexual that turns you on?
• What is something you wish we did together more often?
• If you could take me someplace you’ve visited before, where would it be and why?
• Who is more likely to survive on a deserted island: me or you?
• What song makes you think of me?
• If you had the option to live forever, would you choose to?
• What is your favorite thing in our/your house?
• If the zombie apocalypse happens while we’re on this trip, what is your plan?
• If you won the lottery, would you quit your job?
• What is something your parents or someone else said when you were a child that has stuck with you all this time?
• What was your favorite childhood toy?
• What is the best gift I have ever given you?
• What is our greatest strength as a couple?
• What do you think our life will look like in 10 years?
• What are you most looking forward to in our future?

Road Trip Questions for Kids

Traveling with the kids? These road trip questions are fun to ask children.

• If you could change your name, what would you change it to?
• If you could grow any food on a tree in our yard, what would it be?
• What do you want to be when you grow up?
• What is the best thing that has ever happened to you?
• What are 3 things your friends would say that you are really good at?
• If your favorite color had a smell, what would it smell like?
• If you wrote a book, what would it be about?
• Imagine you were allowed to make the biggest mess ever, how would you make it?
• What is the silliest thing you have ever done?
• What is your favorite thing about mom?
• What is your favorite thing about dad?
• If you opened a store, what would you sell?
• Describe your dream treehouse.
• What do you think you’re going to dream about tonight?
• Do you have any ideas for cool inventions?
• If you could create a new holiday, what would it be?
• What is the grossest food you have ever eaten?
• Can you say the alphabet backwards?
• What is the weirdest thing that grown-ups do?
• If one of your toys could come to life, which one would you choose?
• If you were going to design a roller coaster, what would it be like?
• What is your favorite bedtime story?
• Which zoo animal would you like for a pet?
• If you were driving right now, where would you take us?
• If you had an airplane, where would you go?

Road Trip Questions about Travel

These road trip questions about travel will help you pass the time by reflecting on past trips and planning future vacations.

• Where did you travel on your last road trip?
• What is the best vacation you have ever taken?
• Would you rather spend 5 days in New York City or 5 days in a remote cabin in the mountains? (If the answer is NYC, check out this New York City RV Park !)
• Which wild animal would you most like to see?
• What was your worst vacation ever?
• What is the best meal you ever had on vacation?
• What is the worst food you ever ate on a trip?
• What is your ideal honeymoon destination?
• Where in the world would you most like to move for 1 year?
• Have you ever hitchhiked? Where were you going?
• What about traveling do you enjoy the least?
• What is your favorite city in the world?
• What is the most adventurous thing you have done during your travels?
• What can you not travel without?
• Where is your favorite airport?
• Do you prefer driving on the highway or on back roads?
• What is the most interesting thing you can say in a foreign language?
• Who is your favorite person to travel with?
• Have you ever missed a flight?
• What do you miss most about home when you are traveling?
• Do you prefer flying or road trips?
• What type of souvenirs do you like to purchase?
• What is your all-time favorite souvenir from your travels?
• What place do you think should everyone see at least once in their lifetime?
• Where should we go on our next vacation together?

Would your Rather Road Trip Questions

These “would you rather” road trip questions range from silly to ridiculous. Ask everyone in the car to share their choice and reasoning behind it, and you are sure to have some good laughs.

• Would you rather wear a swimsuit or a business suit for the rest of your life?
• Would you rather have the ability to fly or breath underwater?
• Would you rather go camping or stay in a 5-star hotel?
• Would you rather travel back in time or visit 100 years in the future?
• Would you rather be a unicorn or mermaid?
• Would you rather get free tickets to the Super Bowl or free luxury vacation?
• Would you rather be 12-feet tall or 12-inches tall?
• Would you rather never eat your favorite food again or only   eat your favorite food for the rest of your life?
• Would you rather go skydiving or bungee jumping?
• Would you rather be covered in feathers or be covered in scales?
• Would you rather be in jail or stuck on a deserted island for 5 years?
• Would you rather spend a day with your boss or spend a day with your mother-in-law?
• Would you rather find a mouse or a cockroach in your bed?
• Would you rather walk to work in high heels or drive to work in reverse?
• Would you rather give up your phone for a month or give up showers for month?
• Would you rather go to outer space or climb Mount Everest?
• Would you rather go back to kindergarten or go back to high school?
• Would you rather give up coffee or give up beer?
• Would you rather have a tattoo of the title of the last TV show you watched or the last book you read?
• Would you rather have your boss or your parents read all of your text messages?
• Would you rather eat undercooked food or burnt food?
• Would you rather have your own amusement park or your own zoo?
• Would you rather be a genius everyone thinks is an idiot or an idiot everyone thinks is a genius?
• Would you rather have to sing or have to dance in front of a huge audience?
• Would you rather I keep going or stop asking you questions?

Road Trip Trivia Questions

The previous 150 road trip questions should be enough personal information for one trip. Take a break with these road trip trivia questions. The answers are in the parenthesis beside each question.

• What famous road trip route is also known as The Main Street of America? (Route 66)
• Who was the “Father of Route 66”? (Cyrus Avery)
• In 2003, to stop bad press and sign-stealing, which highway was renamed to Highway 491? (Highway 666)
• What car do you need to spot in the classic road trip game of Punch Buggy? (VW Beetle)
• Who operates the GPS (Global Positioning System) you are probably using right this second? (U.S. Air Force)
• Where was the famous final scene of road trip movie Thelma and Louise filmed? (Utah, Dead Horse State Park)
• Where is the crookedest street in the world located? (San Francisco)
• Name the 5 Great Lakes. (Superior, Ontario, Huron, Michigan, Erie)
• Which president signed the act that created the U.S. Highway System? (Eisenhower)
• Which famous road runs through two national parks in the eastern part of the country? (Blue Ridge Parkway)
• How many islands will you drive through on a top to bottom Florida Keys road trip? (44)
• In what country is the Great Ocean Road located? (Australia)
• In what country was the first automobile made? (Germany)
• What was the first car to be mass produced? (Model-T)
• Which band released the aptly title song Drive in 1984? (The Cars)
• What is Goofy and Max’s final destination on their road trip in  The Goofy Movie ? (Los Angeles)
• What is the highest highway in the United States? (Mount Evans Scenic Byway)
• In what state is the road that is nicknamed The Extraterrestrial Highway? (Nevada)
• For what road trip movie did Frances McDormand win a best actress Oscar? (Nomadland)
• Rounding to the nearest million, how many miles of public roads are in the U.S.? (4 million)
• What state was the first state to impose a speed limit for motor vehicles in 1901? (Connecticut)
• What was Connecticut’s original speed limit for city roads? (12 mph)
• Who wrote the classic road trip book Travels with Charley ? (John Steinbeck)
• Who is the narrator in Jack Kerouac’s novel, On the Road ? (Sal Paradise)
• A riddle: What has cars but no roads, curves but no figure and white knuckles? (A roller coaster)

National Park Trivia Questions

• What is the deepest lake in the United States? (Crater Lake)
• What was the first U.S. national park? (Yellowstone)
• What is the only U.S. national park located in the Southern Hemisphere? (The National Park of American Samoa)
• What is largest national park in Alaska? (Gates of the Arctic)
• What is the high peak in a U.S. national park? (Denali)
• Which president signed the National Park Service into being in 1916? (Woodrow Wilson)
• At the turn of the 20th century, which national park hosted spring training for some U.S. baseball teams? (Hot Springs)
• What park is home to the lowest point in the Western Hemisphere? (Death Valley)
• What national park is home to the longest cave system in the world? (Mammoth Cave)
• Which U.S. national park is home to the nation’s deepest cave? (Carlsbad Caverns)
• What was the first cave in the world to be named a national park? (Wind Cave)
• Which state has the most national parks? (California)
• Which state has the second most national parks? (Alaska)
• What is the most visited U.S. national park? (Great Smoky Mountains)
• What is the least visited U.S. national park? (Dry Tortugas)
• What invasive species was removed from Olympic National Park using helicopters in the late 2010s? (Mountain Goats)
• What was the second U.S. national park, which was returned to the state in 1895? (Mackinac National Park)
• What national park contains three of the ten highest waterfalls in the world? (Yosemite)
• What waterfall in Yosemite National Park is 10 times taller than Niagara Falls? (Ribbon Falls)
• Who was the only American president to work as a national park ranger? (Gerald Ford)
• What causes the blue haze for which Great Smoky Mountains National Park is named? (Plants)
• Butch Cassidy and his crew took refuge in the canyons of which national park? (Canyonlands)
• Which two U.S. national parks are only 10 miles from each other? (Yellowstone and Grand Tetons)
• What was the first U.S. national park to be recognized for “works of man”? (Mesa Verde)
• What national park completely closes during the winter season? (Isle Royale)

Roadside Attraction Trivia Questions

Have you taken a detour in your road trip to see a giant ball of twine or other odd creations? Try your hand at our roadside attraction trivia to kill some time on your road trip. Maybe you’ll discover something to stop and see along the way.

• What giant statue in Blue Earth, Minnesota will inspire you to eat your greens? (Jolly Green Giant)
• What state is home to the world’s largest ball of twine? (Kansas)
• Where did Jacques-Andre Istel build a stone pyramid that he claims is the official center of the world? (Felicity, California)
• What is the name of the 32-mile stretch of North Dakota highway lined with scrap metal sculptures? (Enchanted Highway)
• What is the Stonehenge-replica in Alliance, Nebraska constructed with? (Junked Cars)
• What was the Stonehenge-replica in Natural Bridge, Virginia that closed in 2016 constructed with? (Styrofoam)
• What state is home to the world’s largest fish statue? (Wisconsin)
• What state is home to the world’s largest garden gnome? (New York)
• Jackson, Wyoming has four arches that are made of what material? (Antlers)
• In which state will you find an attraction called “The Thing”? (Arizona)
• St. Paul, Alberta has a huge landing pad meant for what? (UFOs)
• In Austin, Texas, you can visit a cathedral that’s made up of what? (Junk)
• What types of cars make up the “ranch” art installation off the road in Amarillo, Texas? (Cadillacs)
• What state is home to the world’s largest truck stop? (Iowa)
• In Vermont, you can find a roadside gorilla holding what object? (A Car)
• What sort of animal sculpture is Lucy, which is found in New Jersey? (Elephant)
• What state is home to the World’s Only Corn Palace , located off I-90? (South Dakota)
• Which Southern state would you have to visit to view a peanut sculpted in Jimmy Carter’s image? (Georgia)
• What state is home to the world’s largest six pack of beer? (Wisconsin)
• Which Canadian province bills itself as home to the world’s largest lobster? (New Brunswick)
• Visitors to Badlands National Park often stop at Wall Drug to see a large statue of what mythical animal? (Jackalope)
• What state is home to a Clown Motel where you can have a terrifying overnight stay? (Nevada)
• Which country, home to Lake Geneva, sports a sculpture of the world’s largest fork? (Switzerland)
• What kind of animal is Woinic, a 30-foot tall roadside attraction in France? (Boar)
• The famous Christ the Redeemer is in Brazil, but where can you find the Christ of the Ozarks? (Arkansas)

State Trivia Questions

• What was New York called before it was called New York? (New Amsterdam)
• Which state has the longest coastline? (Alaska)
• Which state has the longest freshwater shoreline? (Michigan)
• Which state has the nickname Finlandia? (Minnesota)
• Which state is known as the Land of Enchantment? (New Mexico)
• In which state do visitors leave bananas on the memorial of Miss Baker, the monkeynaut? (Alabama)
• What is the state bird of Louisiana? (Brown Pelican)
• What is California’s state tree? (California Redwood)
• Which state’s flag features the image a president? (Washington)
• Which state has a two-sided state flag? (Oregon)
• Which state has the most electoral votes? (California)
• What is the official soft drink of Nebraska? (Kool-Aid)
• What is the only U.S. state without a mandatory seat belt law for adults? (New Hampshire)
• Which U.S. state quarter features a rocket and a boat? (Florida)
• Which U.S. state quarter features two bison? (North Dakota)
• What is the state mammal of Alaska? (Moose)
• Which U.S. state has the most lakes? (Minnesota)
• Which U.S. state is closest to Africa? (Maine)
• What is the only American state that borders more than two Canadian provinces? (Montana)
• The capital city of New Hampshire shares its name with a variety of which fruit? (Grape)
• What was the first state admitted to the union after the original 13 colonies? (Vermont)
• Which state is home to the “Towboat Capital of the World”? (Mississippi)
• In what year did West Virginia formally split from Virginia? (1863)
• In what year did North and South Carolina officially divide? (1712)
• Name the capital of every state. ( Google It )

Books with More Road Trip Questions

If these road trip questions weren’t sufficient to pass the time on your journey, check our these awesome books with thousands of more road trip questions.

501 Questions: A Travel Game (2nd Edition)

Here is a great game to unplug and connect with the ones you love on road trips or around the campfire. Get ready for fun, laughter and good conversation! In this second edition, you get over 750 fun and entertaining road trip questions and trivia in four different categories: Would You Rather, If You Could, Tell Me About and Travel Trivia.

Awesome Riddles and Trick Questions For Kids

If you are looking to entertain pre-teen aged children on a road trip, this book is the solution. With over 300 brain-twisting riddles, ideal for kids ages 9 to 12, Awesome Riddles for Kids , offers a fun and unique way to bond with your kids while getting them to exercise their brain at the same time.

What Would You Rather Choose?

If you enjoyed our “would you rather” road trip questions, you will love this road trip activity book. With a total of 400 fun, silly and thought-provoking “would you rather” questions, this book will make any long car ride fun. The book is appropriate for both kids and adults.

Random Road Trip Question Generator

Need even more road trip questions? This random road trip question generator will provide endless queries for your long drive.

Thanks for reading our list of 250 fun and challenging road trip questions. We hope you had lots of fun and have arrived at your final destination. If you need more ways to pass time on a road trip, check out these resources:

• Best Podcasts for Long Road Trips
• 18 Ways to Make Road Tips Fun for Kids and Adults
• The 7 Best Road Trip Books

Safe travels!

Christina Pate is a seasoned full-time RVer who, along with her husband Justin, has journeyed across the US, Canada, and Mexico. Drawing from her extensive travels, RV repairs and RV renovations, she founded Travels with Ted to guide and inspire fellow RV enthusiasts. Christina is also the co-author of The Owner’s Guide to RV Maintenance and the creator of My RV Log Book .

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100 Interesting Road Trip Questions That Will Cure Your Boredom

by Jamie Jeffers | Large Family Life

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Looking for fun road trip questions that are interesting enough to break up the boredom? These questions are family friendly, but entertaining for everyone!

Right now, you’re probably either…

A.) …halfway through a road trip and bored out of your mind.  The ABC game got boring miles ago and you’re tired of listening to “I Would Walk 500 Miles” (HIMYM reference).

B.) …an uber prepared person who knows they’re heading out for a road trip soon and needs to stop that boredom before it starts.

C) Stuck at home for any number of reasons and bored out of your mind.

Either way, this list is perfect for you!  Let’s pull together a fun list of questions you can ask your fellow road tripees when the yellow line gets too long.

Here you’ll find questions that are great for spouses, friends, or even a big family.

Oh, and I created a free downloadable printable in case you hit a patch with no service.  😉

Also, grab this list of cheap road trip snack ideas before you hit the road.

Your List of Fun Road Trip Questions!

If you’re into games like this, I think you’d love Apples to Apples .  It’s one of the few games our whole family loves to play together!  (From teens to elementary kids.)

Ooo, and the book If… is fascinating.   My Hubby and I took it on a little couples weekend we took (way too long ago).  Not only is it thought provoking, but you’ll learn a lot about the people you thought you knew everything about.

Would You Rather? Road Trip Questions

Would you rather never eat chocolate…or only eat chocolate?

Would you rather drive a minivan or a moped?

Would you rather listen to someone ask constant questions for your entire road trip or have complete silence?

Would you rather have tea with the Queen or cookies with the First Lady?

Would you rather only listen to your favorite band…or never listen to them?

Would you rather travel to the mountains or the beach?

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Would you rather have a beard or a man bun?

Would you rather have minor frostbite or a major sunburn?

Would you rather go to a fast food joint or an all you can eat buffet?

Would you rather eat McDonalds for every meal or never again?

Would you rather announce your salary to everyone at your class reunion or tell all your coworkers about your Senior Prom?

Would you rather be a garden gnome or an elf on a shelf?

Would you rather wake up in Wyoming or Arizona?

Would you rather spend a year back in high school or spend a year in Siberia?

Would you rather it be the first day of school or the last day of school?

Would you rather swim like Michael Phelps or have the business mind of Mark Cuban?

Would you rather go into space or to Antarctica?

Would you rather eat a cake made with mayonnaise or tomato soup?

Would you rather ride on a float in a parade for an hour with no candy to toss or be a politician in a parade?

Would you rather have to sleep with no pillow or no blankets?

Would you rather come home to a package on your doorstep or a real letter from a loved one in the mail?

Would you rather own a stick shift or a self driving car?

Would you rather beat a tough challenge in a year or have everything be too easy for a year?

What If? Questions

What if the internet went out for a week?  What would you do?

What if there was an earthquake?  How would you get home from work?

What if all motorized vehicles stopped working?  How would you get around?

What if you got to go on stage to perform in front of a huge crowd?  Who do you want for a back up singer?

What if you woke up tomorrow and could only see one color?

What if you were elected president?  What would you do first?

What if you had $2 to spend at the dollar store?  What would you buy?

What if you found a time machine?  Would you go forwards or backwards?

What if your house shrunk to 1/2 its size?  Could you stay there?

What if you had to judge a contest?  What kind of contest would it be?

Hierarchy Questions

List your top three ice cream flavors.

Your top four roller coasters.

The best national park.

Your top five songs ever.

Your top three breakfast sandwiches.

Three best coaches ever.

Name your top 5 books.

The top 3 places you’ve ever been.

Top two gifts you ever received.

Five best destinations for road trips.

Number one, best act of kindness.

Most interesting three people that ever lived.

Your top six smells or scents.

List your top 3 least favorite chores.

Name the five best dog breeds.

List your top 10 snacks in order.

Car Ride Trivia Questions

Where is the Baseball Hall of Fame located?  (San Francisco, Cincinnati, Brooklyn, or Cooperstown? )

Name all 50 state capitals.  ( answer here! )

How many states banned texting while driving?  (Is it 30, 50, 47 , or 10?)

How many cars are on the road in the US?  (100 million, 253 million , 40 million, or 400 million?)

How many miles of roads are there in the US?  ( 4.1 million , 300 million, 1.5 million, or 7.8 million?)

Where is the most expensive place to park your car in the world?  (Hong Kong…one man paid $660,000 for a parking space.)

What has cars but no roads, curves but no figure, and white knuckles? (Roller coaster)

Name two trucking companies (no fair peeking!).

Random Questions

What’s the most annoying sound in the world?

What’s the best thing you can buy for $10?  (Here’s a list of cool things under ten dollars !)

What’s your favorite tourist trap?

What do you want to be when you grow up?

Have you ever memorized a poem?  Can you still recite it?

Which states have you been to?

Would you sleep in a tent that was floating on a lake?

What’s your favorite childhood candy?

When did you first see the ocean?

What natural disaster scares you the most?

What car would you never, ever drive?

Lemonade or tea?

Which sport should stop existing?

What food are you most likely to keep for yourself?

If you had to cook for 100 people, what would you make?

What would you spend $1,000 on?  (Make this really happen using this awesome money saving chart !)

If you were going to start a business, what would it be?

Which Christmas would you like to do over?  (For better or worse…)

What makes a hotel great?

What habit do you wish you could change?

What’s the strangest habit you have?

Name a gift almost anyone would love.

What pet would you like to own for a week (and then give back)?

Funny Questions

What’s the fattest thing you’ve ever done?

Name one childhood thing you’d bring back and use every day.

Which cartoon character do you wish was your dad?

If you had to be arrested tomorrow, what do you want your crime to be?

Which song should play every time you enter a room?

Who should narrate your life?

Which two animals should be smooshed together into one awesome, new animal?

What’s the funniest way you ever got hurt?

Deep Road Trip Questions

What’s the ugliest thing you’ve ever seen?

What’s the happiest color?

Do you believe in conspiracy theories?  Which ones are the best/worst?

What’s your favorite rain memory?

What’s your life motto?

Are ghosts more likely to be real than aliens?

Is a hot dog a sandwich?

Who’s the most interesting person in your extended family?

Who has had the best influence on your life?

What one word would you use to describe me?

If you became a teacher, what subject would you teach?

If you had to give away $1 million, what charity would you choose?

Which historical event do you wish you’d witnessed?

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177 Fun Road Trip Questions for Couples to Kill Boredom

Are you planning to go on a road trip with your loved one and looking for ways to kill boredom on that long drive? Then check out these road trip questions for couples that will inspire fun and deep conversations.

I love road trips! There is something about packing your bags and driving away while playing music that brings out all the excitement! 

And it becomes even more fun when going with a loved one! Talk about excitement mixed with romantic feelings! 

But however much in love you are with your loved one, sometimes boredom kicks in especially if you’re on a long road trip!

So to help you kill boredom while road-tripping with your loved one, I’ve compiled a list of the best road trip questions for couples should those road trip blues kick in!

To help make navigation easier for you, I’ve categorized these questions about road trips for couples into fun questions for road trips, deep road trip questions for couples, romantic/relationship questions, and other general questions for road trips.

So if you’re planning to go on a road trip with your significant other, make sure that you bookmark this page to have access to all the fun road trip questions for couples you can ask each other not only to kill boredom but also to get to know each other more! 

And, as you plan your road trip , make sure that you don’t leave behind these road trip essentials and read these road trip mistakes you should avoid for a fun trip on the road.

If you complete all these car ride questions for couples, you can also check out these road trip games to play to stay entertained.

Road Trip Questions for Couples to Stay Entertained

Without any further ado, here are the best road trip questions for couples!

Dating/Relationship/Romantic Questions for a Road Trip

Here are the romantic or dating questions for couples on a road trip that will be perfect conversation starters.

1. What do you love about me?

2. What was your worst date?

3. What did you think of me when we first met?

4. How would your romantic night out look like?

5. What is the lamest pick-up line you’ve ever been told (or you told)?

6. Are you happy with me?

7. Have you ever been in a long-distance relationship?

8. What silly thing do I do that you like about me?

9. How did you envision your boyfriend/girlfriend before you got one?

10. When was your first kiss?

11. What’s that one thing you’d like to see me do that I don’t currently do?

12. Would you relocate for love?

13. Who is your celebrity crush?

14. Why did you break up with your ex-girlfriend/ boyfriend?

15. What do you find most interesting about me?

16. What do you find the most annoying about me?

17. What is your relationship deal-breaker?

18. What’s your favorite memory of us?

19. If we were to redo our first date, how would you want it to go?

20. Did you think you’d date me after our first date?

21. Which kind of guys/girls do you usually date?

22. How could we improve our relationship?

23. What did you think of me when we first met?

24. What’s the best gift you’ve ever received from me?

25. What three words would you use to describe me?

26. What do you consider cheating in a relationship?

27. If we could spend a day anywhere in the world, just the two of us, where would it be?

28. What song reminds you of our relationship?

29. What is a dream date that you would like to have with me?

30. What do you think is the most important ingredient in a successful relationship?

31. What’s your favorite way to spend a lazy Sunday with me?

32. What is the most meaningful gift I have ever given you?

33. What makes our relationship unique, according to you?

34. What small things do I do that make you feel loved?

35. What do you think is our greatest strength as a couple?

36. What are some ways we can keep the romance alive in our relationship?

37. How has our relationship strengthened over time?

38. How do you feel we complement each other?

39. What is something new you would like to try together?

Road Trip Questions for Couples About the Future

If you want to know what your future holds, then these car questions for couples will come in handy!

40. How many kids would you love to have in the future?

41. If we end up buying a home, do you prefer an open house concept or a closed one?

42. What are your plans for the future?

43. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

44. Where do you see our relationship in 5 to 10 years?

45. How do you envision our retirement years?

46. What are the values you want to instill in our future children, if we decide to have any?

47. What financial goals should we set for our future?

48. Are there any hobbies or activities you would like to pursue together in the future?

49. How can we ensure that we grow together, not apart, in the years to come?

50. What kind of home do you dream of living in together?

51. How would you like to celebrate our future anniversaries?

52. If we were to start a business together, what kind of business would it be?

53. Are there any traditions you’d like to start or continue as a couple?

54. What are some ways we can invest in our relationship to make it stronger?

55. What are your thoughts on joint financial planning for the future?

56. How do you envision us handling conflicts or disagreements in the future?

57. How can we support each other’s personal growth and aspirations?

Would You Rather Road Trip Quizzes for Couples

These would you rather will make the perfect couple’s road trip questions!

58. Would you rather vacation in an all-inclusive resort or plan your own trip?

59. Would you rather spend the day hiking or on a beach?

60. Would you rather go camping or glamping and why?

61. Would you rather go backpacking or flashpacking and why?

62. Would you rather buy a house and settle or travel the world?

63. Would you rather go to Paris or Rome?

64. Would you rather live in a beach town or a big city?

65. Would you rather live in an apartment or in a house?

66. Would you rather take a scenic route with many stops or get to our destination as quickly as possible?

67. Would you rather listen to podcasts or music during our road trip?

68. Would you rather have a detailed itinerary or go with the flow?

69. Would you rather drive during the day or at night?

70. Would you rather dine at local eateries or make your own meals during the road trip?

71. Would you rather take a road trip during the summer or winter?

72. Would you rather have a quiet, peaceful trip or a more adventurous, active one?

73. Would you rather visit historical sites or natural landmarks?

74. Would you rather have a week of short road trips or one long extended trip?

75. Would you rather end our road trip with a romantic dinner or a relaxing spa day?

Fun Couples Questions on a Road Trip

For a good laugh, these fun and funny road trip questions for couples will definitely do the trick.

76. What’s the funniest myth you’ve ever heard?

77. If you won a lottery of 500k USD, what would you spend it on?

78. Do you prefer summer or winter? Why

79. Which language would you love to learn?

80. Do you prefer romantic comedies or psychological thrillers?

81. What’s your favorite romantic movie? And why?

82. What’s the best book you’ve read before?

83. Which food do you hate but is loved by most people?

84. Who is the most influential person you’ve ever met in your life?

85. What is the naughtiest thing you’ve ever done?

86. How long can you live without your phone?

87. What thing do people do in public that nags you the most?

88. What guilty pleasure(s) do you have?

89. What’s the most embarrassing thing you’ve ever done?

90. What is the most spontaneous thing you’ve ever done?

91. What TV show are currently obsessed with?

92. If we could have a theme song for our relationship, what would it be?

93. If we were characters in a TV show, which show would it be and why?

94. If we could instantly learn a new language together, which one would it be?

95. What’s the funniest or most unusual roadside attraction you’d like to visit?

96. What’s the quirkiest thing about our relationship?

97. If we were to write a book about our adventures, what would the title be?

98. If we could take home any animal we spot on our road trip as a pet, which one would it be?

99. What’s the most interesting or unusual souvenir you’d like to bring back from our road trip?

100. If we could plan a road trip based on a movie, which movie would it be?

101. If we could choose any era to travel back in time to, where and when would we go?

Road Trip Couple Questions That Show How Much You Know About Each Other

Here are more questions to ask your partner on a road trip to know how much they know about you!

102. What’s my favorite song?

103. Who is my favorite musician?

104. What’s my favorite comfort food?

105. Who is my favorite person in the world?

106. Which city/town am I from?

107. What is my favorite road trip snack?

108. Can you name a place we visited that left a lasting impression on me?

109. What is my preferred style of accommodation when we travel?

110. What’s one thing that can always lift my mood?

111. What’s my go-to beverage – coffee, tea, or something else?

112. What’s one travel habit of mine that you’ve noticed during our road trips?

113. Can you name a movie that always makes me cry?

114. What’s one talent or skill that I wish I had?

115. What’s my favorite season of the year, and why?

116. What’s a hobby or activity that I enjoy doing in my free time?

117. What’s a pet peeve of mine?

118. What’s my go-to comfort food?

119. What’s an achievement or milestone in my life that I’m really proud of?

Travel Related Road Trip Questions for Couples

Here are some cool travel-related road trip conversation topics for couples!

120. What’s the weirdest scenario you’ve ever found yourself in while traveling?

121. What’s the weirdest food you’ve ever eaten and where?

122. What made you fall in love with travel?

123. How old were you when you first traveled abroad?

124. If never been abroad…how old were you when you took your first trip?

125. What is the most adventurous activity you’ve ever done before? …If you haven’t done any, then you can check out my crazy adventurous bucket list to inspire you.

126. What is the most adventurous activity you’re scared of doing but still can’t wait to do?

127. Which destination have you been to that surprised you the most?

128. If you could teleport anywhere in the world right now, where you go?

129. If you could relocate anywhere in the world, where would it be?

130. Which place/destination have you been to but you think is so overrated?

131. Which place/destination have you been to but you think is so underrated?

132. What is the worst travel experience you’ve ever had?

133. What’s your favorite country in the world?

134. Have you ever been on an African safari ?

135. Which place have you traveled to and felt like home?

136. Do you know of a tradition from a country that you found interesting?

137. What’s that one travel memory you’d love to recreate?

138. What has been your favorite road trip so far?

139. What destination do you want us to visit next?

140. If you could only visit one destination, where would you go?

141. What’s your favorite go-to food when traveling?

142. What is the most memorable meal we’ve had while traveling?

143. What’s the most breathtaking natural scenery we’ve witnessed together on our trips?

144. Is there a festival or event in another country that we should plan to attend on one of our trips?

145. If we could take a year off to travel, where would you want to go first?

146. What’s a place you visited that taught you something new or gave you a fresh perspective?

147. If you could volunteer abroad, where would it be and what kind of work would you want to do?

Real life/ Deep Road Trip Questions for Couples

For deeper conversations, you can use these couple road trip questions!

148. Do you believe in fate and destiny?

149. If you were to change anything on your body, what would it be?

150. What do you love the most about yourself?

151. What was your childhood like?

152. Were you a happy kid?

153. Are you truly happy in life?

154. What’s your greatest achievement in life?

155. Are you close to your family?

156. What are you most thankful for in life?

157. Are you a religious person?

158. What scares you the most in life?

159. Do you get scared or excited about change?

160. How did you imagine your life would be by the time you turned your current age?

161. What motivates you to keep going?

162. What did you want to be when you were a kid?

163. What negative thing has happened to you that actually turned out to be for the best?

164. If everything was possible, who would you become?

165. What advice would you give to your teenage younger self?

166. What are some life lessons that you’ve learned that have profoundly affected you?

167. How have your goals and dreams evolved over the years?

168. What does success mean to you?

169. What are some personal barriers or fears that you’re working on overcoming?

170. What are some values and principles that are non-negotiable for you in a relationship?

171. What steps do you take to ensure you maintain your individuality and personal growth while being in a relationship?

172. Can you tell me about a time when you faced a significant challenge and how you handled it?

173. Can you share a moment that significantly shifted your perspective on life?

174. If you could change one aspect of your past, what would it be and why?

175. What are the core values that guide your decisions and actions?

176. What’s your philosophy when it comes to giving back to the community or helping others?

177. Are there any dreams or aspirations that you haven’t pursued yet but would like to in the future?

Final Thoughts on the Fun Couple Questions for a Road Trip

Road trips don’t have to be boring or all about looking in the window! So I hope that you’ll have fun with these road trip questions and get to know more about each other as a couple as you drive away to your destination.

What’s your favorite part about road-tripping with your loved one other than asking yourselves questions? Let me know in the comments below. And of course, I hope you found these couple road trip questions useful!

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100 Questions to Ask on a Road Trip: Couples Edition (FREE Printable Inside!)

Ready to add some fun to all those hours in the car?! Here are 100 Road Trip Questions for Couples!

I love love love road trips for the adventures they bring, the slower pace of life, and the opportunity to bring my pup along on the adventure. With this being said, road trips can also get a bit long and boring on those flat freeways. This is an ULTIMATE list of fun questions to ask on a road trip for couples!

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Childhood Questions to Ask on a Road Trip for Couples

• What is your favorite childhood memory?
• What was your favorite vacation as a child?
• What movie did you watch the most growing up?
• Who was your favorite teacher? Why?
• What memory do you have from elementary school?
• Where was your favorite place to spend time when you were a child?
• What was the most embarrassing thing that happened to you in school?
• How many different schools did you attend?
• What was your favorite thing about high school? Least favorite?
• What did you want to be when you “grew up” (as a kid)?
• What pets did you have as a child?
• What did you like about having siblings/being an only child?
• What was your favorite holiday as a kid? Why?
• Did you ever get in trouble in school? What did you do?
• Did you ever get in trouble at home? What did you do?
• Did you break any bones as a child?
• Did you have to get stitches as a child?
• Who was your celebrity crush as a teenager?
• What was your irrational fear when you were growing up?
• What is your favorite sport (or any team/club) memory?

Present-day Road Trip Questions

• What is your favorite vacation memory as an adult?
• Least favorite vacation memory?
• What is the scariest thing you have ever done?
• What are you the most scared of?
• Where are your top 5 bucket list locations?
• Top 5 bucket list experiences?
• What is your most stressful travel memory?
• What is your most embarrassing moment as an adult?
• What would you tell your younger self?
• What do you love most about yourself?
• What do you like most about your current job?
• What is something new you have learned in the last year?
• What is your favorite way to relax?
• What are your three favorite hobbies?
• What would your perfect Saturday look like?
• Do you have any hidden talents?
• What talent do you wish you had?

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Future Questions to Ask on a Road Trip For Couples

• Where do you want to be in 5 years?
• What would be your perfect retirement life?
• What is your perfect job?
• How many kids do you want to have? Girls? Boys?
• What do you want to name your kids? Why?
• If you could live anywhere for the rest of your life, where would it be?
• What does your dream home look like?
• What does your dream yard look like?
• What scares you about the future?
• What are you most excited for about the future?

Relationship Questions to ask on a Road Trip

• What did you notice about (your partner) first?
• What is your favorite thing about (your partner)?
• What is your favorite date that we have been on?
• What would be an ideal date?
• What is your biggest pet peeve about me?
• Where would be your perfect honeymoon?
• What kind of wedding do you want to have? Outdoors? Church? Destination?
• What three words would you use to describe me?
• What is your love language?
• When have you felt the most loved?
• What are you the most thankful for in our relationship?
• What are you looking forward to the most in our relationship?
• If you could live in one of the spots we have vacationed, where would it be?
• Why did you decide to initially ask me out? (or vice versa)
• What memories do you have of the first time we met?
• What song best describes our relationship?
• What movie/show best describes our relationship?
• What do you think has changed from when we first met/started dating?

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Random Questions to ask on a Road Trip

• If you could be an animal, what would you be and why?
• What is your favorite color? Why?
• What is the significance behind your favorite number?
• If you had 1 million dollars, what would you buy?
• If you could live forever, would you?
• If you could meet any celebrity, who would it be?
• If someone were to make a movie about your life, who would play you?
• What three things would you bring with you to a deserted island?
• What time period would you most like to experience for a day?
• If you were invisible, what would be the 1st thing you would do?
• If you were given 100,000 dollars to help others, what would you do with it?
• If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
• You have been gifted a cabin stay for one week. There is no internet, TV, or phones. How will you spend your time?
• What is your funniest drunk memory?
• If money wasn’t an issue, what new hobby would you try?
• What would your plan be in a zombie apocalypse?
• Have you ever met or seen a celebrity?
• Do you believe in ghosts?
• If you could switch places with anyone for a day, who would it be?

Would you rather Questions to ask on a Road Trip

• Would you rather have no arms or no legs?
• Would you rather be Spiderman or Iron Man?
• Would you rather live in a castle or a small cabin in the woods?
• Would you rather be a lion or a bird?
• Would you rather be president or be a movie star?
• Would you rather give up your smartphone or all sweets?
• Would you rather have the power to turn invisible or to fly?
• Would you rather have super-strength or elastic arms?
• Would you rather have three legs or three arms?
• Would you rather have unlimited money or live forever?
• Would you rather time travel to that past or the future?
• Would you rather visit outer space or travel to the future?
• Would you rather live in the mountains or near the ocean?
• Would you rather be able to breathe underwater or fly will the birds?
• Would you rather have a live-in maid or a live-in chef?
• Would you rather be able to talk to animals or aliens?

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Texas to Colorado

On this road trip, you will visit a state park (with a lighthouse rock formation), marvel at the Garden of the Gods park, take a Gondola across the Royal Gorge, and slide down the massive dunes at Great Sand Dunes National Park.

New Mexico Tour

The highlight of this trip is of course White Sands National Park, buuuut New Mexico is full of hidden gems. You will take awesome hikes, stay in unique airbnbs, and explore the COOLEST interactive museum.

Minnesota North Shore

If you find yourself way up north, do not miss taking this scenic trip! Beginning in Duluth, MN you will pass lighthouses, hike to waterfalls, and have amazing views of Lake Superior the entire way!

Southeastern USA

Plan this trip in October and you will be met with magical fall colors. Throughout your drive, you will find the most beautiful state parks (with amazing waterfalls), a quaint German village, apple orchards, and so much more!

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60 Fun Road Trip Questions

My husband and I travel a great deal for work and/or pleasure, so we are always on the look out for new and fun ways to entertain ourselves on those long road trips.  We live in deep south Texas, so any trip we make is a long one.  Traveling to San Antonio, Houston, Austin, or Dallas alone can range between 3 to 8 hrs on the road. Now those are just our Texas trips. We’ve also traveled to New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, and Louisiana by car, so any distraction whether it be a game, conversion, or music is welcomed in the hopes of  helping pass the time more painlessly.

In the Fall we will be making our way to Marathon, Texas (about an 8 hour trip) and this motivated me to create 60 FUN ROAD TRIP QUESTIONS.  Answering silly and light hearted questions is the perfect way to spend that time together. I have included questions like: Is there anything you would not do for a million dollars? What language do you wish you could speak fluently? If you could be any character in a TV sitcom, who would it be?

I know that these 60 questions won’t keep us entertained for all 8 hours, but it is a start.  I hope to add to this list, so be sure to keep an eye out for additional pages.

These are also a great way to spend a Friday or Saturday night. Grab a glass of wine and start answering.

I do want to stress these question should be read out loud by the person NOT driving and please be safe on the road.

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Long Road Trip? Here Are The Best Travel Questions for Couples To Explore

R oad trips are one of the most engaging ways to travel. Travelers that go on road trips do not have to worry about the stress of packing super efficiently , going through security, leaving valuables in checked bags or crowded airports. So in the past, road trips were the traditional mode of transportation across the United States. The interconnectedness of North America has made travel more accessible for people with cars. The flexibility of road trips is one of the best parts since travelers can curate their own itineraries. Plus, travelers can explore a destination more thoroughly with their own vehicle.

For couples, a road trip can be a bonding experience. The adventure of exploring the open road can lead to learning a lot about a person. Communication can even be easier since there are less distractions. Travelers can even play road trip games for more opportunities for deep connection and creating lasting memories. During a road trip, couples can be more intentional about spending quality time together and improve their communication. They can make the journey even more fun by asking questions that encourage connection.

But for avid travelers, a road trip may be a more serious assessment of their relationship. Finding a good match can also mean finding a good travel partner. While some travelers prefer to travel solo while in a relationship , some appreciate having a romantic travel buddy. Baecations are on the rise and travelers can gauge (or test) their travel compatibility while domestically traveling first. A road trip is the perfect opportunity to do so. Asking these fun and insightful road trip questions for couples can mark the beginning of a beautiful love story (or strengthen it).

Best Road Trip Questions for Couples

These conversation starters will help couples to grow closer as they get farther away from home. Whether couples are in the early stages of their relationship or have been together for years, these questions are relevant. Travel questions are the perfect way to pass the time and get excited for new experiences. This list of questions provides couples with creative ways to learn more about their travel and overall relationship compatibility.

• Are you an early bird or night owl? Does that change on vacation?
• What does travel mean to you? And how often do you travel?
• Describe to me the best excursion you have ever been on. What made it stand out?
• Are you interested in taking trips in the future together?
• Do you prefer to splurge on vacation or save money?
• What is your vacation style? Do you like to have an itinerary or tend to veer on the spontaneous side?
• In your opinion, how can we make this trip the best it can be?
• Cultural immersion, adrenaline pumping adventures or total relaxation?
• If you could go on a dream trip abroad for free, where would you go? What would you do?
• Did you travel with your family as a child? If so, what is your favorite pastime of traveling with them?
• Are you afraid of flying?
• When abroad do you like indulging in experiences or things?
• Are you a leader or a follower when it comes to establishing travel plans?
• What are you hoping for (or excited about) during our time together on the road?
• Are there any emotions that you experience during vacation that you would like to bring into your day-to-day life? How would you go about doing that?
• What type of accommodations do you tend to book (luxury, mid-priced or budget)? And why?
• Where have you traveled before?
• Would you like to live abroad or do you want to plant roots where you live now?
• Do you get sea sick? Are you a person that likes cruises?
• Do you utilize your PTO or free time for travel?
• How do you feel about remote work? Is it a goal of yours?
• Do you appreciate some alone time while traveling with a partner? Or do you enjoy being with your person during the whole trip?
• Are you afraid of heights?
• Is keeping up a workout routine a priority for you while traveling?
• Do you have a travel goal or bucket list?

Liberals mock nightmare 'summertime fun' road trips as Tories propose vacation from carbon tax

What's the cost of this plan, asked Liberal Health Minister Mark Holland: 'Give up the future of the planet'

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OTTAWA — A House of Commons debate Thursday featured the nightmare story of a 10-day, non-stop summer road trip (with no bathroom breaks) as Liberals and the Conservatives argued over how much money families could save with a vacation-season holiday from gas taxes.

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The House of Commons debated a Conservatives motion that the government scrap  the carbon tax, gas tax and GST on fuel until Labour Day, arguing it would give a break to Canadians who can’t afford anything more than a road trip in the current economy. The House will vote on the motion Monday.

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In a press release, the Conservatives argued that given their proposed tax break, the average Canadian family could save $670 this summer with people in Alberta saving the most at $955 per family. The Liberals say the Conservatives have been promoting the savings by using exaggerated estimates for road-trip distances.

“Good news, kids. You could take a summer fun-time vacation, where you’re locked in a car for 10 consecutive days, non-stop with no bathroom breaks,” said Liberal Health Minister Mark Holland to shouts in the House . “And the Conservatives have a plan for you to have that summertime fun. And the cost? Give up the future of the planet.”

“Don’t worry about taking action on the planet,” he said. “Enjoy your 10 hours in the car and let the planet burn.”

Conservative House leader Andrew Scheer asked the Liberals to support the proposal.

“For many families, the best hope for a summer vacation will be a modest road trip. Parents will sketch out a budget based on meals and hotels, and a big expense will be fuel,” he said during question period. “Conservatives have proposed taking the tax off of gas and diesel for the summer, saving Canadians $0.35 a litre. “Will the Prime Minister vote for our motion, or will he force more Canadians to stay home this summer?”

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Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault responded to Scheer by mocking the Conservatives’ savings estimates.

“Mr. Speaker, this is a prime cut of Conservative baloney. I know what I am talking about; my dad was a butcher,” he said. “The savings that the Conservative Party of Canada claims for Albertans is based on people travelling 37,000 kilometres during their holidays.”

Guilbeault noted that 37,000 kilometres would be enough to travel from the North Pole to the South Pole, with Holland adding his depiction of a nightmarishly long road trip.

Scheer said the Liberals resistance to the proposed savings is further sign the prime minister is out of touch.

“To the prime minister’s wealthy friends, that might not seem like a lot of money, but to struggling Canadians, that can make the difference in saying yes to kids when they ask for some summertime fun,” he said. “Will the prime minister have an ounce of compassion and help more Canadian families afford a vacation?”

The Liberals came to their 37,000-kilometre figure this way: The cost of the carbon tax, GST and federal exercise tax adds up to $0.29 per litre of gas. If you removed all those taxes, as the Conservatives call for, an Albertan famlily would need 3,293 litres of fuel to save $955.

The Liberals then assumed an average gas mileage of 8.9 litres per 100 kilometres and came up with 37,000 kilometres on the road. Enough for four round trips between Mexico City and Alberta or twice the distance of the world’s longest flight between New York and Singapore.

But the Conservatives came to their figure a different way, using not just the cost of filling up, but all the other ways the carbon tax impacts Canadians wallets.

They relied on figures from the parliamentary budget officer (PBO) on the overall cost of the carbon tax to Canadians. PBO Yves Giroux has done several reports on the carbon tax and found that the overall cost of the carbon tax is higher than the rebates Canadians receive back.

While the PBO has acknowledged most people pay less directly in carbon taxes than they receive in rebates, he has argued the tax has indirect costs that filter through the economy, lowering incomes of people who work in carbon-heavy industries and adding costs to groceries and other bills. He recently said some of his figures are in need of a correction, due to an inadvertent error, but he yet to provide new figures and has said they won’t change his overall conclusions.

The Conservatives’ carbon tax summer holiday proposal relies on the PBO’s findings. The PBO found the complete cost, including the direct taxes and the broader costs of the carbon tax cost the average Albertan household $911 this year, after including the Canada Carbon Rebates payments that average $2,032 per family this year.

The Conservatives left the rebates out of the equation entirely and found the overall cost to an Albertan family this year would be $2,943, they then prorated that for their 106 days of carbon tax holiday and found Albertans would save $853 this summer.

They also added in prorated savings for removing gas taxes and GST to achieve their $955 figure.

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Another billionaire plans to visit the Titanic in a submersible to prove it can be done safely, reports say

(Gray News) – Another billionaire is planning a trip to the Titanic wreckage in a submersible after five people were killed in the OceanGate Titan disaster last June.

Billionaire real estate mogul Larry Connor is teaming up with Patrick Lahey, co-founder and president of Triton Submarines , for the next trip to the Titanic, according to multiple outlets.

Lahey has spent years working to make submersibles safe for deep dives and has visited the deepest parts of the ocean.

Lahey told the Wall Street Journal that a few days after the OceanGate tragedy, he got a call from Connor, who was determined to create another expedition to the Titanic that would prove it could be done safely.

Connor, who is worth about $2 billion according to Forbes , is the head of The Connor Group , a luxury apartment building investor. He has also previously visited deep parts of the ocean and outer space.

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Connor and Lahey have not said when they plan to take their trip to the Titanic.

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SOUTH BEND, Ind. — With the college football season less than 100 days out, the Notre Dame mailbag returns to assess road venues, Riley Leonard statistics and if the sport’s changes have dented enthusiasm for it.

Let’s get started.

(Note: Submitted questions have been lightly edited for clarity and length.)

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The last time Notre Dame played an SEC team on the road, Brian Kelly underestimated the task and the team racked up six false-start penalties. What are Marcus Freeman and company doing to prepare for the atmosphere in College Station on Aug. 31? I’ll go out on a limb and predict it will be loud and unfriendly to quarterback clap cadences. — Lamine H.

As raucous as Texas A&M’s Kyle Field might be, Freeman took Notre Dame to Ohio Stadium two years ago and managed the environment just fine. The offense didn’t produce much, but it wasn’t because Tyler Buchner couldn’t get snaps off because of crowd noise. The Irish committed just two offensive penalties all game, both on wide receivers. Lorenzo Styles had a 1-yard false start close to Notre Dame’s goal line and Matt Salerno got flagged for pass interference, hauling down a defensive back on an overthrown pass. That’s it.

Buchner had little issue running the offense pre-snap, and the staff praised him publicly and privately afterward for handling the moment. As much as his career took detours from there, how Buchner managed Ohio State in his first career start looked just fine. The Buckeyes were just miles better.

Spin that forward to Leonard, who will make his 22nd career start when Notre Dame heads to Texas A&M. Notre Dame may have issues at tackle, although it’s not like Joe Alt and Blake Fisher were ultra-experienced in Columbus two years ago. Regardless, the Irish should have no reason to repeat the screwup against Georgia in Athens five years earlier. That was an operational failure, something Freeman has already avoided in a huge spot. The Irish will swallow a couple of false starts versus the Aggies . It shouldn’t be go beyond that.

Ditch the clap, stick with the leg lift for the quarterback, don’t make this more complicated than it needs to be. And that’s on top of the addition of helmet communication for Leonard with offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock, another layer that should help road teams in big environments.

Over/under for Riley Leonard’s stats this season: Completion rate: 63.5 percent Yards per attempt: 8.9 Passing yardage: 2,689 Passing touchdowns: 24 Interceptions: 8

Those just happen to be Sam Hartman ’s stats last year. — James R.

New quarterback, new playbook, new offensive coordinator … it all makes it hard to compare Leonard this year to Hartman last year. But Notre Dame should hit over on completion percentage, passing yardage and passing touchdowns* at a minimum. Yards per attempt might be hard to beat. Throwing fewer interceptions shouldn’t be too high a hurdle.

Maybe the more applicable comparison for Leonard’s first year in Denbrock’s offense is to Jayden Daniels’ first year in Denbrock’s offense at LSU . Yes, the personnel is much different at wide receiver. But it’s not like Daniels flashed a ton of Heisman Trophy potential in 2022. In these same categories, Daniels completed 68.6 percent of his passes for 7.5 yards/attempt, 2,913 yards, 17 passing touchdowns and three interceptions.

The category that misses the bigger picture is passing touchdowns, hence the asterisk above, because it doesn’t include Leonard’s threat on the ground, something Hartman didn’t have. Leonard rushed for 13 touchdowns in his full season as a starter. Hartman put up three last season. And Daniels had 11 rushing touchdowns in his first season with Denbrock before becoming Audric Estime with an arm last fall.

Put it another way, Leonard doesn’t need to throw for 30 touchdowns this season, but Notre Dame needs him to post at least that many total touchdowns. In the past 10 years, Notre Dame’s starting quarterback (or its combination of starting quarterbacks) has hit 30 total touchdowns six times, topped by Everett Golson’s 37 total touchdowns in 2014.

Notre Dame’s offensive coordinator that season?

Mike Denbrock.

It’s the offseason, so when Notre Dame has a road game, what is your process in preparing for that trip? Do you stay in or near the team hotel? How far ahead of time do you scout the restaurant/bars that you may hit? I would assume your free time is pretty limited, but do you have go-to places to visit for the cities Notre Dame travels to on the regular? — Kenny G.

This is a very important question!

I’ve already booked Texas A&M and will be staying in College Station. First time there, two nights, all recommendations welcome. Everything else will get booked later.

In terms of staying at the team hotel or close by, I almost never do. The football program sees enough of me as is without wandering around the lobby of a nondescript Marriott outside Greenville or Syracuse, which were the last two road trips where I overlapped with Notre Dame in location. You get a few “what are you doing here?” looks when that happens.

As for scouting restaurants for the night before games, this is serious business among a few beat reporters. It requires intense summer research. Sometimes you end up at 610 Magnolia in Louisville for an all-time dinner out. Sometimes you find an old standby at the Angus Barn before NC State or Duke. Staying in the Westdrift hotel in Manhattan Beach has been a standard during the past five trips to USC. It should be six this November.

You’re correct that time is limited while covering Notre Dame road games, unless it’s a primetime kickoff. So those Friday nights are meticulously planned to make sure the other great part about covering road games (the best part is still the game, obviously) goes well. No false starts.

Will Notre Dame land Derek Meadows? — Tim B.

Yes. The Irish have the five-star receiver’s attention in spite of the passing game the past few seasons. This year Notre Dame should be able to close on Meadows because of it

A lot of changes to the sport and to Notre Dame. I have heard older generations say things like it’s ruining the game and they’re less interested. On the other hand, I hear college kids finally getting a small sliver of the overall financial value they bring to a university/TV network.

I’m wondering from the 20-year seat you sit in … do you think college football and Notre Dame are more or less likable now or before? Likely different answers for both, but I’m curious if the overall connection and endearment to the sport and Notre Dame is better or worse. — Jonathan G.

Less likable but more interesting is probably a good way to put it for now.

The combination of unfettered player movement and unfettered school movement among conferences has been a disaster for a sport that does best leaning into nostalgia. The reason Notre Dame and plenty of other programs hold prestige today has nothing to do with what happened last season and everything to do with what happened 20, 30 and 40 years ago. That history is a collective memory. And the sport’s upheaval severs so much of connective tissue. Even if the changes are good for the individuals, they’re bad for a sport built on tradition. No one wins when the Pac-12 dies, other than television networks.

Side note, none of this has anything to do with name, image and likeness (NIL). Players being compensated shouldn’t impact the enjoyment in watching them on Saturdays. Kyle Hamilton ’s second interception at Florida State , Benjamin Morrison ’s pick six against Clemson , Xavier Watts’ humbling of Caleb Williams — did you really enjoy those any less because the players were getting paid? Hope not, even if you’re not in love with NIL. Same will soon apply to revenue sharing after news this week of the House settlement that may allow Notre Dame (and other schools) to share roughly $20 million per year with athletes.

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I’m interested to see how the 12-team College Football Playoff ages as it likely expands to 14 teams. How long does the novelty last? Does college football get lost in the NFL ’s postseason calendar? Do more teams simply judge their seasons as successes by making the CFP or as failures when they don’t? And how quickly does just making the CFP become not enough for schools outside Georgia, Ohio State and Alabama?

In my 24 years on the beat, college football has never been more interesting than it is right now. And I’m not sure I’ve ever liked it less during that same timeframe. These are strange times for a sport that could have mitigated so many of these problems. Instead, it’s living with them. And paying for them.

There is a good-old-days-aren’t-coming-back vibe about college football, which makes you long for the sport you grew up watching. There’s no cognitive dissonance required to be excited for Ohio State at Oregon being a Big Ten game and Alabama at Oklahoma being an SEC game, never mind NBC potentially picking up Notre Dame at USC because it’s in the Big Ten package. You can enjoy those games, even if you wish they weren’t played under these circumstances.

Do you think Notre Dame’s current NIL operation and team chemistry under Freeman makes it effectively transfer-proof for top-line starters? 

Beyond losing some depth pieces, Notre Dame retained all key players. I had some concern that teams with a lot of turnover this offseason (Alabama, Michigan, Washington) might make a run at some key starters, but that never panned out. — Jonathan T.

For starters, I wouldn’t assume one of the teams you mentioned didn’t make a run at one of Notre Dame’s frontline players. Just because the Irish didn’t lose anybody doesn’t mean another program wasn’t interested.

But to your point, you’re mostly correct. Notre Dame’s NIL operation has been focused primarily on retention, i.e. not only keeping the roster together among the players who could transfer out, but also almost keeping the roster together among the players who could have declared for the draft. Losing Alt and Fisher hurt, but retaining mid- or late-round picks like Howard Cross III , Jack Kiser , Rylie Mills and Watts is NIL in action. If you’re going to get paid to play football, Notre Dame should invest in players who want to play at Notre Dame and can help Notre Dame win now. If Notre Dame (let’s consider “Notre Dame” as the school, athletic department, football program and collective together) can offer a package that’s in line with what a mid-round or late-round pick (or a practice squad player) would make in the NFL, it should do it. And based on the return from last year’s roster, that’s what Notre Dame is doing.

Culture has a say here too, because NIL money takes you only so far. Ultimately, the players have to want to play in college for this roster maneuver to make sense. A player returning to school with one foot out the door won’t yield the ROI a team thinks it’s getting. To put a face on it, if Fisher was convinced to come back to Notre Dame purely by NIL but wanted to be in the NFL, the Irish wouldn’t get a full return on that. Fisher probably wouldn’t either.

There’s a lot of talk about “what NIL was supposed to be” or “true NIL” in the media spaces. It’s usually coded language for the idealistic idea of NIL as players running summer camps or putting out a merch line. But your true NIL is simply what the market will bear. And Notre Dame is paying market value to keep its roster together.

 (Photo of Marcus Freeman: Sam Wasson / Getty Images)

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Pete Sampson is a staff writer for The Athletic on the Notre Dame football beat, a program he’s covered for the past 21 seasons. The former editor and co-founder of Irish Illustrated, Pete has covered six different regimes in South Bend, reporting on the Fighting Irish from the end of the Bob Davie years through the start of the Marcus Freeman era.