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Southwest to Great Lakes Cross-Country Journey
A relaxed 7-day transcontinental journey from the Arizona desert to the heart of the Midwest. This route balances iconic Southwestern landscapes with Texas history and the rolling hills of the Ozarks, ensuring manageable daily driving times.
7days
14stops
3042km
Day 1: Surprise City Hall → Old Mesilla Village
6h 7min · 667km2 stops
Surprise City Hall
09:00 – 11:00
6h 7min · 667km
Old Mesilla Village
12:00 – 14:00
Day 2: White Sands National Park → Roswell Historic District
57min · 98km2 stops
White Sands National Park
09:00 – 11:00
57min · 98km
Roswell Historic District
12:00 – 14:00
Day 3: Cadillac Ranch → Amarillo Downtown
3h 24min · 340km2 stops
Cadillac Ranch
09:00 – 11:00
3h 24min · 340km
Amarillo Downtown
12:00 – 14:00
Day 4: Fort Worth Stockyards → Sundance Square
5h 6min · 542km2 stops
Fort Worth Stockyards
09:00 – 11:00
5h 6min · 542km
Sundance Square
12:00 – 14:00
Day 5: Tyler Rose Garden → Texarkana Post Office and Fed…
2h 3min · 213km2 stops
Tyler Rose Garden
09:00 – 11:00
2h 3min · 213km
Texarkana Post Office and Federal Building
12:00 – 14:00
Day 6: Gateway Arch National Park → Forest Park
7h 30min · 787km2 stops
Gateway Arch National Park
09:00 – 11:00
7h 30min · 787km
Forest Park
12:00 – 14:00
Day 7: Indianapolis Motor Speedway M… → Fort Wayne
3h 43min · 395km2 stops
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum
09:00 – 11:00
3h 43min · 395km
Fort Wayne
12:00 – 14:00
Heads Up
- 1. Check White Sands National Park website for missile range closure schedules before visiting.
- 2. Expect significant temperature shifts between the Arizona desert and the humid Great Lakes region.
- 3. Book accommodations in advance for smaller towns like Texarkana and Rolla.
- 4. Day 1: 6h 7m driving — plan rest stops