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Starved Rock · 4 days
Embark on an eastward journey from the canyons of Illinois to the historic shores of Rhode Island. This route bypasses Chicago's congestion, favoring the scenic landscapes of the Rust Belt and the Appalachian foothills.
4days
12stops
1835km
Day 1: Starved Rock → Fair Oaks Farms → Fort Wayne
4h 6min · 390km3 stops
Starved Rock
09:00 – 11:00
1h 51min · 176km
Fair Oaks Farms
12:00 – 14:00
2h 15min · 214km
Fort Wayne
15:00 – 17:00
Day 2: Sauder Village → Cuyahoga Valley National Park → Youngstown
4h 58min · 472km3 stops
Sauder Village
09:00 – 11:00
2h 54min · 276km
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
12:00 – 14:00
1h · 95km
Youngstown
15:00 – 17:00
Day 3: Kinzua Bridge → Lackawanna Coal Mine → Danbury
7h 48min · 740km3 stops
Kinzua Bridge
09:00 – 11:00
3h 4min · 291km
Lackawanna Coal Mine
12:00 – 14:00
2h 22min · 225km
Danbury
15:00 – 17:00
Day 4: Yale University → Mystic Seaport Museum → Waterplace Park
2h 27min · 233km3 stops
Yale University
09:00 – 11:00
1h 1min · 96km
Mystic Seaport Museum
12:00 – 14:00
52min · 83km
Waterplace Park
15:00 – 17:00
Heads Up
- 1. This route uses I-80 and I-84 to bypass Chicago traffic entirely.
- 2. Expect tolls on the Indiana Toll Road and Pennsylvania Turnpike.
- 3. Check for seasonal events at Waterplace Park in Providence, such as WaterFire.