5 Must-Have Traveling Apps For A Stress-Free Road Trip

Unless it looks like clear skies for the whole drive, trying to figure out the weather before leaving for a road trip can be incredibly stressful, especially if you know a storm is going to appear at some point or wind speeds may pick up. However, Drive Weather does all the work for you. It has a 4.6 out of five rating from many impressed reviewers — one even calls it the best multi-state travel app ever.

All you have to do is input the directions of your trip into the app like you would a GPS, and it will highlight the route with little icons that indicate the weather in that area based on when you will be expected to drive through. It will show everything from rain and snow to fog and smoke and will update as the weather changes. Additionally, if you’re towing and know you’ll be driving slower, you can adjust the speed factor in the app to match yours.

The app is free to use and provides a two-day forecast. If you want a more detailed forecast, though, you can pay for the Pro version. It comes with a seven-day forecast, wind speed and direction indicator, and the ability to add stops to your route. The subscription prices are $17.99 per year or $5.99 per month.