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Dyersville to Providence · 5 days
A scenic cross-country journey from the Iowa cornfields to the Atlantic coast. This route prioritizes charming small towns, historic architecture, and local coffee culture while avoiding major interstates in favor of the rolling American landscape.
5days
15stops
2134km
Day 1: Field of Dreams Movie Site → Galena Main Street → Starved Rock
2h 53min · 275km3 stops
Field of Dreams Movie Site
09:00 – 11:00
44min · 70km
Galena Main Street
12:00 – 14:00
2h 9min · 205km
Starved Rock
15:00 – 17:00
Day 2: Indiana Dunes National Park → The Coffee Beanery → Toledo Botanical Garden
5h 37min · 536km3 stops
Indiana Dunes National Park
09:00 – 11:00
50min · 80km
The Coffee Beanery
12:00 – 14:00
2h 42min · 257km
Toledo Botanical Garden
15:00 – 17:00
Day 3: Cuyahoga Valley National Park → Presque Isle → Public Espresso
5h 52min · 558km3 stops
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
09:00 – 11:00
1h 58min · 188km
Presque Isle
12:00 – 14:00
1h 37min · 154km
Public Espresso
15:00 – 17:00
Day 4: Watkins Glen → Gimme! Coffee → Catskill Mountains Scenic Ove…
5h 21min · 507km3 stops
Watkins Glen
09:00 – 11:00
24min · 37km
Gimme! Coffee
12:00 – 14:00
2h 45min · 262km
Catskill Mountains Scenic Overlook
15:00 – 17:00
Day 5: The Mount → Bolt Coffee → Waterplace Park
2h 54min · 258km3 stops
The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home
09:00 – 11:00
2h 5min · 197km
Bolt Coffee
12:00 – 14:00
10min · 0.4km
Waterplace Park
15:00 – 17:00
Heads Up
- 1. Avoid I-80 and I-90 where possible by using US-20 and US-6 for a more scenic experience.
- 2. State Park parking at Watkins Glen and Starved Rock can fill up early on weekends.
- 3. Check local cafe hours in smaller towns as some may close by mid-afternoon.
- 4. Allow extra time for the winding roads through the Berkshire Mountains in Massachusetts.