Free Road Trip Printables for Kids: 16 Cool Ways to Make It Fun
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Free road trip printables are remarkably simple and fun ways to take your travel adventures to the next level.
These types of print-and-go activities are perfect for long trips and running errands not too far from home. Kids will have a blast with these screen-free ways to keep busy and learn.
I've gathered our favorite printables for road trip fun. I hope that your children enjoy these activities as much as my boys have!
RELATED: These FREE mermaid printables are more fantastic ways to make traveling with kids fun!
Easy Ways to Make Your Road Trip with Kids Enjoyable
Are you planning and preparing for a road trip with kids? Or maybe you'd like to have some simple activities for your children to work on while in the car? Perhaps you're on-the-go a lot for appointments or sports practices and need quick ways to keep your kids busy (and off screens)?
These free road trip printables are terrific for all of those things and more!
Although we're a homeschool family, my boys and I are often out and about. When the boys were younger, we had all sorts of appointments, soccer events, and library trips. Plus, we live in a rural area so even our homeschool field trips took some time in our vehicle.
Early on, I discovered that printables for road trip fun were extremely helpful. Driving with a mini-van full of boys can get loud! Plus, I wanted to limit screen time.
We've tried a lot of road trip printable resources. I thought it would be cool to share our top picks to help you quickly find road trip freebies to enjoy with your children.
Suggested Supplies to Use with These Printable Activities
It's a great idea to have all of the materials that you'll need for a printable activity gathered before you start. I find that it lowers my stress level and makes the whole experience more enjoyable for all.
Although you don't usually need too many supplies when using printables with kids, some of these road trip freebies do have some particular supplies that I wanted you to be aware of before driving into all the fun:
- White printer paper
- Writing utensils (pencils, erasable pens)
- White cardstock
- Scissors
- Clipboard (we LOVE these clipboards!)
- Coloring tools (crayons, color pencils, fine-tip markers)
Ticonderoga X13910 Striped Wood-Cased Pencils, 2 HB Soft, Pre-Sharpened, 10 Count, Assorted ColorsBIC Xtra-Smooth Mechanical Pencils with Erasers (MPCE40-BLK), Bright Edition Medium Point (0.7mm), 40-Count Pack, Bulk Mechanical Pencils for School, Perfect Teacher Appreciation GiftsPILOT FriXion ColorSticks Erasable Gel Ink Stick Pens, Fine Point, Assorted Color Inks, 16-Pack (10367)Neenah Index Cardstock, 8.5Westcott 13168 Right- and Left-Handed Scissors, Kids' Scissors, Ages 4-8, 5-Inch Blunt Tip, Assorted, 2 PackClipboard with Storage,Clip Boards 8.5x11 with Storage,Nursing Large Capacity Clipboards,with Low Profile Clip,with Pen Holder Clipboard Folder Side Opening,for Office Doctor (Light Green)64-Pack Crayons with SharpenerCrayola Erasable Colored Pencils, Kids At Home Activities, 24 Count, Assorted, LongCrayola 588106 Washable Super Tips Markers, Assorted, 20/Set
The Best Free Road Trip Printables for Kids
While road trips can happen any time of year, there’s just something about the summer that makes people want to get on the road and go somewhere. And a good road trip can be an adventure in itself
But let’s face it - kids get bored. All those hours on the road wear on shorter attention spans. That’s why these road trip printables are lifesavers. Have a bunch of fun print-and-go activities ready to go at a moment’s notice. Plus, there are no batteries to keep charged 😉
Travel Journal for Kids: Fun Ways to Boost Your Vacation and More (2 Free)
This travel journal for kids (plus vacation journal!) makes it to take your learning adventures to the next level. There are so many cool ways to use these printable pages to keep kids busy on trips, record memories, and even as part of your reading and writing fun. Find out more about these activities for
Fun Ways to Use This Free Number Scavenger Hunt Printable
Our Number Scavenger Hunt Printable is a super fun activity for kids of all ages. This free activity is easy to use when you're on the go, too!
by Rock Your Homeschool
Classic Pen and Paper Games for Travel
This classic collection of pen-and-paper games is perfect for any time. There are simple versions of multiple childhood games ready to keep kids occupied any time, not just on the road.
by Wanderful World
Road Trip I-Spy Printable Game
I Spy is a great game since it can be played nearly anywhere. The only real problem is that it’s limited to things inside the car while on a road trip. But this sheet has all of the things that need spotting right on it, so it travels with you. Little ones can also get in some counting practice.
by In The Playroom
Road Trip Bingo Printable
Put a fun spin on bingo with this printable road trip version. Instead of someone calling out squares, players try to spot them on the roadside during the drive. Make sure to print multiple boards so it can be played more than once.
by Homeschool of 1
Super Funny Road Trip Mad Libs Printables
Mad Libs are a classic game that has been around forever. The premise is simple, but tons of giggles and out-loud laughs are guaranteed with these printables.
by Paper Heart Family
Printable Road Trip Games
Any one of these printable games won’t hold a kid’s attention forever, so it’s important to have a variety of different games available. This printable pack includes Spot the Road Sign, Spot the Car, a Road trip dictionary, and a Road Trip Guess the Sound.
by 3 Boys and a Dog
Free Printable Alien Vs Astronaut Tic Tac Toe Game
Sure, Tic Tac Toe is a classic, but really you can only play it so many times. Jazz things up with this Alien vs. Astronaut version to keep the game fresh.
by Rainy Day Mum
Road Trip Games: I Spy Scavenger Hunt
Perfect for a slightly older crowd, this I Spy Scavenger Hunt list has a huge checklist of items for kids to look out for. Having them compete will keep them engaged in this game.
by Happiness Is Homemade
Map Drawing Prompt: Free Printable
Pass the time by printing up this map drawing prompt and have the kids map out the route. How to get to where you are headed, what the destination map will look like, whatever you want.
by Picklebums
Fun Printable Road Trip Word Scramble for Kids
This road trip printable option is excellent for older kids, around reading age. These simple, road trip-related words are all scrambled, and kids can see who can put them back in the proper order the fastest.
by Two Kids and a Coupon
Road Trip Printables for Preschoolers
Here’s another activity multipack for kids during a long drive. These are geared toward younger kids, so they will have something to do.
by Two Pink Peonies
Road Trip Scavenger Hunt
This bright, colorful road trip bingo card will appeal to younger and slightly older kids. Featuring vehicles, animals, and even some letters, it’s designed to help multiple age groups chase the boredom away.
by The Best Ideas for Kids
Free Road Trip Activities Printable Bundle
One last road trip printable bundle includes several options, including a scavenger hunt and a color car search. Kids will love all the possibilities with this pack.
by Hello Creative Family
License Plate Game – Scavenger Hunt
One fun road trip aspect is trying to spot license plates from all over. This mega license plate-find game has cards for all 50 states, so kids can try to max out the list.
by Organized 31
Kindness Road Trip Activities for Kids
Kindness is so important, and we have to train kids in kindness from a very young age. Let them color in these kindness sheets to give out whenever they see someone performing kindness.
by Coffee and Carpool
So Much Road Trip Fun for Kids!
Aren't these free printable road trip activities totally awesome? I can't wait to use the Mad Libs and license plate game with my boys. And we absolutely love using our free printable vacation and travel journal pages!
Wishing you and your kids tons of fun with these road trip freebies!
I'd love to know which of these free road trip printables will you be using with your children. And do you have any freebies, ideas, or activities to add to this list? Please share your ideas in the comments area at the bottom of this post!