Trip Planning

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A TRIP well planned is a trip enjoyed. Because one of the greatest pleasures of motor travel is its freedom from confining schedules, stringent timetable planning is not suggested. Time is usually an important factor, however, and some preparations will pay dividends in enjoyment, efficient use of available hours, and sometimes in expenses.
Experienced travelers allow 2.5 hours for each 100 miles (161 Kilometers). This provides a reasonable allowance for driving time, meals, gasoline and rest stops. The simple formula below will help in effective budgeting of vacation time.

Total Days of Vacation
Estimated Number
of Travel Hours Per Day
Total Hours Available
X = A

Approx. Total
Distance for Trip
2.5 / 100 mi. =
(or 2.5 / 161 km =)
Hours Allowable for
Driving, Rest and Lunch
X = B

A
B
Hours Available
for Sightseeing
- = C


=


List the objectives you expected to visit and apportion the time shown in C among them.


ObjectivesHours
 
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