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Michigan to Washington Move

We're dodging the Chicago toll hellscape by looping south through Indiana and central Illinois before heading north into Iowa.

5days
14stops
DAY01

Grand Rapids → Cedar Rapids

Overnight in Cedar Rapids
  1. 08:00
    Grand Rapids· start
  3. 12:30
    Starved Rock
  5. 18:00
    Cedar Rapids· overnight
Road Fuel
  • The Flying Mango · Killer BBQ and Caribbean vibes in Des Moines if you push a bit further.
Daily Spend
Gas & Snacks
$90
DAY02

Cedar Rapids → Rapid City

Overnight in Rapid City
  1. 08:00
    Cedar Rapids· start
  3. 14:00
    Dignity Statue
  5. 19:00
    Rapid City· overnight
Local Eats
  • Al's Oasis · Classic road trip stop for 5-cent coffee and homemade pie.
Budget
Gas
$110
DAY03

Badlands Loop → Devils Tower

Overnight in Devils Tower
  1. 09:00
    Badlands Loop· start
  3. 12:00
    Wall Drug Store
  5. 16:00
    Devils Tower· overnight
Cheap Bites
  • Wall Drug Cafe · Famous buffalo burgers and donuts. Very budget friendly.
Fees
Park Entry
$30
DAY04

Gillette → Bozeman

Overnight in Bozeman
  1. 08:00
    Gillette· start
  3. 11:00
    Little Bighorn
  5. 18:00
    Bozeman· overnight
Dinner Spot
  • Montana Ale Works · Local favorite in an old freight house. Great atmosphere.
Daily Budget
Gas
$100
DAY05

Bozeman → Seattle

  1. 08:00
    Bozeman· start
  3. 13:00
    Coeur d'Alene
  5. 17:30
    Snoqualmie Falls
  7. 19:00
    Seattle
Final Meals
  • Hudson's Hamburgers · No-frills, legendary burgers in CDA since 1907.
Final Costs
Gas
$120
Heads Up
  • Day 1: 7h 30m driving — plan rest stops
  • Day 2: 8h driving — plan rest stops
  • Day 4: 7h driving — plan rest stops
  • Day 5: 8h driving — plan rest stops
  • Gas up in Gillette, WY (usually cheaper)
  • Check trailer tires at every major stop