The best road trips rarely come from perfect planning. They come from having enough breathing room to pull over when a lookout surprises you, stay longer in a lakeside town, or swap a rainy afternoon for a thermal soak. That’s why a self-drive trip across the lower half of the country feels so satisfying: distances are manageable, scenery changes fast, and small detours often end up being the highlight.

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