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Calculated Shard: 150 (from laksa142)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa150.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.wideopencountry.com/perfect-travel-route-across-us-according-science/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.wideopencountry.com/perfect-travel-route-across-us-according-science/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

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Staedter realized the map wasn't just inaccurate (more than a few states were missing), it was also terribly inefficient.\n\"Wouldn't it be nice to have a map that hit landmarks in every state and not only that,\" she mused. \"Wouldn't it be great if the map represented the optimal, most efficient route across the country?\"\nTo create the perfect American road trip, Staedter contacted Randy Olson, a Michigan State University doctoral student. Olson used an algorithm to generate the map, factoring in logistics for traffic, turns, and alternate routes.\nEven though the route isn't technically \"perfect\", it's about as close as the curious adventurer can get to the most efficient roadmap across America. [\nClick here to enlarge the map\n]\nAll of the stops are in the Continental United States, which is ideal for traveling by car. The route can be started from any state and would be 9.33 days worth of driving. Olson reassures that, in actuality, the round trip would take around 2-3 months including stops at gas stations. You'll hit New York City and New England, looping down along the southeast coast and through the South before looping up towards Canada to hit big cities on your way back. There are certain notable spots you'll miss along the trip like Atlanta or Chicago but you won't feel like you're missing out because of everything else included along the way.\nStaedter handpicked the stops, which she thinks provide a \"nice mix of history and natural wonder\". Sounds like the perfect combination for the spirited traveler. It's time to save some money, pick some playlists, and hit the road on this must-see long-distance trip.\nHere are the 50 landmark stops she picked along her road trip route:\nGrand Canyon, Arizona\nBryce Canyon National Park, Utah\nCraters of the Moon, Idaho \nYellowstone National Park, Wyoming\nPikes Peak, Colorado\nCarlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico\nThe Alamo, Texas\nThe Platt Historic District, Oklahoma\nToltec Mounds, Arkansas\nElvis Presley's Graceland, Tennessee \nVicksburg National Military Park, Mississippi\nFrench Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana \nUSS Alabama, Alabama \nCape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida \nOkefenokee Swamp Park, Georgia\nFort Sumter National Monument, South Carolina\nLost World Caverns, West Virginia \nWright Brothers National Memorial Visitor Center, North Carolina\nMount Vernon, Virginia\nWhite House, Washington, DC\nColonial Annapolis Historic District, Maryland\nNew Castle Historic District, Delaware\nCape May Historic District, New Jersey\nLiberty Bell, Pennsylvania\nStatue of Liberty, New York\nThe Mark Twain House & Museum, Connecticut\nThe Breakers, Rhode Island\nUSS Constitution, Massachusetts \nAcadia National Park, Maine\nMount Washington Hotel, New Hampshire \nShelburne Farms, Vermont\nFox Theater in Detroit, Michigan\nSpring Grove Cemetery, Ohio\nMammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky \nWest Baden Springs Hotel, Indiana \nAbraham Lincoln's Home, Illinois \nGateway Arch in St. Louis Missouri\nC. W. Parker Carousel Museum, Kansas\nTerrace Hill Governor's Mansion, Iowa\nTaliesin, Wisconsin \nFort Snelling, Minnesota\nAshfall Fossil Bed, Nebraska \nMount Rushmore, South Dakota\nFort Union Trading Post, North Dakota\nGlacier National Park, Montana\nHanford Site, Washington\nColumbia River Highway, Oregon\nSan Francisco Cable Cars, California \nSan Andreas Fault, California\nHoover Dam, Nevada\nOlson also created a\nbonus map\nthat hits all of the major U.S. cities, for those craving even more travel.\nRead More: \nMap Shows the Ultimate U.S. National Park Road Trip\nThis post was originally published on July 24, 2017.\nYou Might Also 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[SHOP](https:\/\/shop.wideopencountry.com\/)\n- [ABOUT US](https:\/\/www.wideopencountry.com\/about-us\/)\n- [AD CHOICES](https:\/\/www.wideopencountry.com\/perfect-travel-route-across-us-according-science\/)\n- [Corrections Policy](https:\/\/www.wideopencountry.com\/corrections-policy\/)\n- [Terms of Use](https:\/\/www.wideopencountry.com\/terms\/)\n- [Privacy Policy](https:\/\/www.wideopencountry.com\/privacy\/)\n\n[Newsletter](https:\/\/app.monstercampaigns.com\/c\/v69qiarcqo5vtd4uda1e\/)\n\n[Country Lifestyle](https:\/\/www.wideopencountry.com\/category\/lifestyle\/) \\> [Travel](https:\/\/www.wideopencountry.com\/category\/lifestyle\/travel\/)\n\n![cross country road trip](https:\/\/www.wideopencountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/02\/cross-country-road-trip.png?fit=1056%2C704)\n\n[Image via RandalOlson.com](http:\/\/www.randalolson.com\/2015\/03\/08\/computing-the-optimal-road-trip-across-the-u-s\/)\n\n[Travel](https:\/\/www.wideopencountry.com\/category\/lifestyle\/travel\/)\n\n# Map Shows the Most Efficient Cross-Country U.S. Road Trip\nBy [Kristen Bennett](https:\/\/www.wideopencountry.com\/author\/kristen-bennett\/)  \\|\n\nJuly 28, 2022\n\nLooking for the most efficient American cross-country [**road trip**](https:\/\/www.wideopencountry.com\/kentucky-music-tour) that doesn't miss the best landmarks around the USA? This map may have your solution.\n\n## Videos by Wide Open Country\n*Discovery News* blogger Tracy Staedter sought to put an end to tedious roads trip after discovering a road map that claimed to route all of the nation's major [**landmarks**](https:\/\/www.wideopencountry.com\/10-historic-country-music-landmarks-visit). Staedter realized the map wasn't just inaccurate (more than a few states were missing), it was also terribly inefficient.\n\n\"Wouldn't it be nice to have a map that hit landmarks in every state and not only that,\" she mused. \"Wouldn't it be great if the map represented the optimal, most efficient route across the country?\"\n\nTo create the perfect American road trip, Staedter contacted Randy Olson, a Michigan State University doctoral student. Olson used an algorithm to generate the map, factoring in logistics for traffic, turns, and alternate routes.\n\nEven though the route isn't technically \"perfect\", it's about as close as the curious adventurer can get to the most efficient roadmap across America. \\[[**Click here to enlarge the map**](https:\/\/www.wideopencountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/05\/Map-1.jpg)\\]\n\n![cross country road trip](https:\/\/www.wideopencountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/02\/cross-country-road-trip.png?resize=1200%2C800)\n\n[Image via RandalOlson.com](http:\/\/www.randalolson.com\/2015\/03\/08\/computing-the-optimal-road-trip-across-the-u-s)\n\nAll of the stops are in the Continental United States, which is ideal for traveling by car. The route can be started from any state and would be 9.33 days worth of driving. Olson reassures that, in actuality, the round trip would take around 2-3 months including stops at gas stations. You'll hit New York City and New England, looping down along the southeast coast and through the South before looping up towards Canada to hit big cities on your way back. There are certain notable spots you'll miss along the trip like Atlanta or Chicago but you won't feel like you're missing out because of everything else included along the way.\n\nStaedter handpicked the stops, which she thinks provide a \"nice mix of history and natural wonder\". Sounds like the perfect combination for the spirited traveler. It's time to save some money, pick some playlists, and hit the road on this must-see long-distance trip.\n\n#### Here are the 50 landmark stops she picked along her road trip route:\n1. Grand Canyon, Arizona\n2. Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah\n3. Craters of the Moon, Idaho\n4. Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming\n5. Pikes Peak, Colorado\n6. Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico\n7. The Alamo, Texas\n8. The Platt Historic District, Oklahoma\n9. Toltec Mounds, Arkansas\n10. Elvis Presley's Graceland, Tennessee\n11. Vicksburg National Military Park, Mississippi\n12. French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana\n13. USS Alabama, Alabama\n14. Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida\n15. Okefenokee Swamp Park, Georgia\n16. Fort Sumter National Monument, South Carolina\n17. Lost World Caverns, West Virginia\n18. Wright Brothers National Memorial Visitor Center, North Carolina\n19. Mount Vernon, Virginia\n20. White House, Washington, DC\n21. Colonial Annapolis Historic District, Maryland\n22. New Castle Historic District, Delaware\n23. Cape May Historic District, New Jersey\n24. Liberty Bell, Pennsylvania\n25. Statue of Liberty, New York\n26. The Mark Twain House & Museum, Connecticut\n27. The Breakers, Rhode Island\n28. USS Constitution, Massachusetts\n29. Acadia National Park, Maine\n30. Mount Washington Hotel, New Hampshire\n31. Shelburne Farms, Vermont\n32. Fox Theater in Detroit, Michigan\n33. Spring Grove Cemetery, Ohio\n34. Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky\n35. West Baden Springs Hotel, Indiana\n36. Abraham Lincoln's Home, Illinois\n37. Gateway Arch in St. Louis Missouri\n38. C. W. Parker Carousel Museum, Kansas\n39. Terrace Hill Governor's Mansion, Iowa\n40. Taliesin, Wisconsin\n41. Fort Snelling, Minnesota\n42. Ashfall Fossil Bed, Nebraska\n43. Mount Rushmore, South Dakota\n44. Fort Union Trading Post, North Dakota\n45. Glacier National Park, Montana\n46. Hanford Site, Washington\n47. Columbia River Highway, Oregon\n48. San Francisco Cable Cars, California\n49. San Andreas Fault, California\n50. Hoover Dam, Nevada\n\nOlson also created a **[bonus map](http:\/\/randalolson.com\/optimal-roadtrip-usa\/popular-cities.html)** that hits all of the major U.S. cities, for those craving even more travel.\n\n**Read More: [Map Shows the Ultimate U.S. National Park Road Trip](https:\/\/www.wideopencountry.com\/map-shows-best-route-u-s-national-park-road-trip)**\n\n*This post was originally published on July 24, 2017.*\n\n## You Might Also Like\n![](https:\/\/www.wideopencountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/08\/national-park-road-trip-resize.png?resize=193,128&crop=1)\n\n### [Travel](https:\/\/www.wideopencountry.com\/category\/lifestyle\/travel\/)\n### [Map Shows the Ultimate U.S. National Park Road Trip](https:\/\/www.wideopencountry.com\/map-shows-best-route-u-s-national-park-road-trip\/?utm_medium=recirc-module&utm_campaign=recirc&itm_source=parsely-api&utm_source=recommended-grid)\n\n![](https:\/\/www.wideopencountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/train-ride-resize.jpg?resize=193,128&crop=1)\n\n### [Travel](https:\/\/www.wideopencountry.com\/category\/lifestyle\/travel\/)\n### [You Can Take a Scenic Train Ride Across the U.S. For \\$213](https:\/\/www.wideopencountry.com\/train-ride-across-u-s-250\/?utm_medium=recirc-module&utm_campaign=recirc&itm_source=parsely-api&utm_source=recommended-grid)\n\n![](https:\/\/www.wideopencountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/01\/Untitled-design-932.png?resize=193,128&crop=1)\n\n### [Travel](https:\/\/www.wideopencountry.com\/category\/lifestyle\/travel\/)\n### [10 Scenic Train Rides That Offer Amazing Views](https:\/\/www.wideopencountry.com\/10-scenic-train-rides-offer-amazing-views\/?utm_medium=recirc-module&utm_campaign=recirc&itm_source=parsely-api&utm_source=recommended-grid)\n\n![](https:\/\/www.wideopencountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/04\/Smallest-Town.png?resize=193,128&crop=1)\n\n### [Places](https:\/\/www.wideopencountry.com\/category\/places\/)\n### [Map Shows the Smallest Town in Every State](https:\/\/www.wideopencountry.com\/tiniest-town-every-state\/?utm_medium=recirc-module&utm_campaign=recirc&itm_source=parsely-api&utm_source=recommended-grid)\n\n![](https:\/\/vip3-wideopenmediagroup-develop.go-vip.net\/woc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/10\/star-icon.png)\n\n## Our biggest stories,   handpicked for you.\n#### Don’t miss out on our free email newsletter.\n\n[![Wide Open Country](https:\/\/www.wideopencountry.com\/wp-content\/themes\/country23\/assets\/static\/WOC_Footer_Logo.svg)](https:\/\/www.wideopencountry.com\/)\n\n- [About Us](https:\/\/www.wideopencountry.com\/about-us\/)\n- [Ad Choices](https:\/\/optout.privacyrights.info\/)\n- [Corrections Policy](https:\/\/www.wideopencountry.com\/corrections-policy\/)\n\n© COPYRIGHT 2026, WOMG. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.\n\n[TERMS OF USE](https:\/\/www.wideopencountry.com\/terms\/)\n\n[PRIVACY POLICY](https:\/\/www.wideopencountry.com\/privacy\/)\n\n![](https:\/\/vip3-wideopenmediagroup-develop.go-vip.net\/woc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/10\/star-icon.png)\n\n## Our biggest stories,   handpicked for you.\n#### Don’t miss out on our free email newsletter.\n\n![](https:\/\/sb.scorecardresearch.com\/p?c1=2&c2=8568956&cj=1)\n\n![Quantcast](https:\/\/pixel.quantserve.com\/pixel\/p-E2kxRT9Lk59KK.gif)\n\n![Quantcast](https:\/\/pixel.quantserve.com\/pixel\/p-KpNhwJ0RxTQPU.gif)\n\n![](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tr?id=2861694700719201&ev=PageView&noscript=1)","attrs_readable_markdown":"Looking for the most efficient American cross-country [**road trip**](https:\/\/www.wideopencountry.com\/kentucky-music-tour) that doesn't miss the best landmarks around the USA? This map may have your solution.\n\n*Discovery News* blogger Tracy Staedter sought to put an end to tedious roads trip after discovering a road map that claimed to route all of the nation's major [**landmarks**](https:\/\/www.wideopencountry.com\/10-historic-country-music-landmarks-visit). Staedter realized the map wasn't just inaccurate (more than a few states were missing), it was also terribly inefficient.\n\n\"Wouldn't it be nice to have a map that hit landmarks in every state and not only that,\" she mused. \"Wouldn't it be great if the map represented the optimal, most efficient route across the country?\"\n\nTo create the perfect American road trip, Staedter contacted Randy Olson, a Michigan State University doctoral student. Olson used an algorithm to generate the map, factoring in logistics for traffic, turns, and alternate routes.\n\nEven though the route isn't technically \"perfect\", it's about as close as the curious adventurer can get to the most efficient roadmap across America. \\[[**Click here to enlarge the map**](https:\/\/www.wideopencountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/05\/Map-1.jpg)\\]\n\nAll of the stops are in the Continental United States, which is ideal for traveling by car. The route can be started from any state and would be 9.33 days worth of driving. Olson reassures that, in actuality, the round trip would take around 2-3 months including stops at gas stations. You'll hit New York City and New England, looping down along the southeast coast and through the South before looping up towards Canada to hit big cities on your way back. There are certain notable spots you'll miss along the trip like Atlanta or Chicago but you won't feel like you're missing out because of everything else included along the way.\n\nStaedter handpicked the stops, which she thinks provide a \"nice mix of history and natural wonder\". Sounds like the perfect combination for the spirited traveler. It's time to save some money, pick some playlists, and hit the road on this must-see long-distance trip.\n\n#### Here are the 50 landmark stops she picked along her road trip route:\n1. Grand Canyon, Arizona\n2. Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah\n3. Craters of the Moon, Idaho\n4. Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming\n5. Pikes Peak, Colorado\n6. Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico\n7. The Alamo, Texas\n8. The Platt Historic District, Oklahoma\n9. Toltec Mounds, Arkansas\n10. Elvis Presley's Graceland, Tennessee\n11. Vicksburg National Military Park, Mississippi\n12. French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana\n13. USS Alabama, Alabama\n14. Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida\n15. Okefenokee Swamp Park, Georgia\n16. Fort Sumter National Monument, South Carolina\n17. Lost World Caverns, West Virginia\n18. Wright Brothers National Memorial Visitor Center, North Carolina\n19. Mount Vernon, Virginia\n20. White House, Washington, DC\n21. Colonial Annapolis Historic District, Maryland\n22. New Castle Historic District, Delaware\n23. Cape May Historic District, New Jersey\n24. Liberty Bell, Pennsylvania\n25. Statue of Liberty, New York\n26. The Mark Twain House & Museum, Connecticut\n27. The Breakers, Rhode Island\n28. USS Constitution, Massachusetts\n29. Acadia National Park, Maine\n30. Mount Washington Hotel, New Hampshire\n31. Shelburne Farms, Vermont\n32. Fox Theater in Detroit, Michigan\n33. Spring Grove Cemetery, Ohio\n34. Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky\n35. West Baden Springs Hotel, Indiana\n36. Abraham Lincoln's Home, Illinois\n37. Gateway Arch in St. Louis Missouri\n38. C. W. 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Boilerpipe Text	Looking for the most efficient American cross-country road trip that doesn't miss the best landmarks around the USA? This map may have your solution. Discovery News blogger Tracy Staedter sought to put an end to tedious roads trip after discovering a road map that claimed to route all of the nation's major landmarks . Staedter realized the map wasn't just inaccurate (more than a few states were missing), it was also terribly inefficient. "Wouldn't it be nice to have a map that hit landmarks in every state and not only that," she mused. "Wouldn't it be great if the map represented the optimal, most efficient route across the country?" To create the perfect American road trip, Staedter contacted Randy Olson, a Michigan State University doctoral student. Olson used an algorithm to generate the map, factoring in logistics for traffic, turns, and alternate routes. Even though the route isn't technically "perfect", it's about as close as the curious adventurer can get to the most efficient roadmap across America. [ Click here to enlarge the map ] All of the stops are in the Continental United States, which is ideal for traveling by car. The route can be started from any state and would be 9.33 days worth of driving. Olson reassures that, in actuality, the round trip would take around 2-3 months including stops at gas stations. You'll hit New York City and New England, looping down along the southeast coast and through the South before looping up towards Canada to hit big cities on your way back. There are certain notable spots you'll miss along the trip like Atlanta or Chicago but you won't feel like you're missing out because of everything else included along the way. Staedter handpicked the stops, which she thinks provide a "nice mix of history and natural wonder". Sounds like the perfect combination for the spirited traveler. It's time to save some money, pick some playlists, and hit the road on this must-see long-distance trip. Here are the 50 landmark stops she picked along her road trip route: Grand Canyon, Arizona Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah Craters of the Moon, Idaho Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming Pikes Peak, Colorado Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico The Alamo, Texas The Platt Historic District, Oklahoma Toltec Mounds, Arkansas Elvis Presley's Graceland, Tennessee Vicksburg National Military Park, Mississippi French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana USS Alabama, Alabama Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida Okefenokee Swamp Park, Georgia Fort Sumter National Monument, South Carolina Lost World Caverns, West Virginia Wright Brothers National Memorial Visitor Center, North Carolina Mount Vernon, Virginia White House, Washington, DC Colonial Annapolis Historic District, Maryland New Castle Historic District, Delaware Cape May Historic District, New Jersey Liberty Bell, Pennsylvania Statue of Liberty, New York The Mark Twain House & Museum, Connecticut The Breakers, Rhode Island USS Constitution, Massachusetts Acadia National Park, Maine Mount Washington Hotel, New Hampshire Shelburne Farms, Vermont Fox Theater in Detroit, Michigan Spring Grove Cemetery, Ohio Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky West Baden Springs Hotel, Indiana Abraham Lincoln's Home, Illinois Gateway Arch in St. Louis Missouri C. W. Parker Carousel Museum, Kansas Terrace Hill Governor's Mansion, Iowa Taliesin, Wisconsin Fort Snelling, Minnesota Ashfall Fossil Bed, Nebraska Mount Rushmore, South Dakota Fort Union Trading Post, North Dakota Glacier National Park, Montana Hanford Site, Washington Columbia River Highway, Oregon San Francisco Cable Cars, California San Andreas Fault, California Hoover Dam, Nevada Olson also created a bonus map that hits all of the major U.S. cities, for those craving even more travel. Read More: Map Shows the Ultimate U.S. National Park Road Trip This post was originally published on July 24, 2017. You Might Also Like
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This map may have your solution. ## Videos by Wide Open Country Discovery News blogger Tracy Staedter sought to put an end to tedious roads trip after discovering a road map that claimed to route all of the nation's major [landmarks](https://www.wideopencountry.com/10-historic-country-music-landmarks-visit). Staedter realized the map wasn't just inaccurate (more than a few states were missing), it was also terribly inefficient. "Wouldn't it be nice to have a map that hit landmarks in every state and not only that," she mused. "Wouldn't it be great if the map represented the optimal, most efficient route across the country?" To create the perfect American road trip, Staedter contacted Randy Olson, a Michigan State University doctoral student. Olson used an algorithm to generate the map, factoring in logistics for traffic, turns, and alternate routes. Even though the route isn't technically "perfect", it's about as close as the curious adventurer can get to the most efficient roadmap across America. \[[Click here to enlarge the map](https://www.wideopencountry.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2016/05/Map-1.jpg)\] ![cross country road trip](https://www.wideopencountry.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2019/02/cross-country-road-trip.png?resize=1200%2C800) [Image via RandalOlson.com](http://www.randalolson.com/2015/03/08/computing-the-optimal-road-trip-across-the-u-s) All of the stops are in the Continental United States, which is ideal for traveling by car. The route can be started from any state and would be 9.33 days worth of driving. Olson reassures that, in actuality, the round trip would take around 2-3 months including stops at gas stations. You'll hit New York City and New England, looping down along the southeast coast and through the South before looping up towards Canada to hit big cities on your way back. There are certain notable spots you'll miss along the trip like Atlanta or Chicago but you won't feel like you're missing out because of everything else included along the way. Staedter handpicked the stops, which she thinks provide a "nice mix of history and natural wonder". Sounds like the perfect combination for the spirited traveler. It's time to save some money, pick some playlists, and hit the road on this must-see long-distance trip. #### Here are the 50 landmark stops she picked along her road trip route: 1. Grand Canyon, Arizona 2. Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah 3. Craters of the Moon, Idaho 4. Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming 5. Pikes Peak, Colorado 6. Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico 7. The Alamo, Texas 8. The Platt Historic District, Oklahoma 9. Toltec Mounds, Arkansas 10. Elvis Presley's Graceland, Tennessee 11. Vicksburg National Military Park, Mississippi 12. French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana 13. USS Alabama, Alabama 14. Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida 15. Okefenokee Swamp Park, Georgia 16. Fort Sumter National Monument, South Carolina 17. Lost World Caverns, West Virginia 18. Wright Brothers National Memorial Visitor Center, North Carolina 19. Mount Vernon, Virginia 20. White House, Washington, DC 21. Colonial Annapolis Historic District, Maryland 22. New Castle Historic District, Delaware 23. Cape May Historic District, New Jersey 24. Liberty Bell, Pennsylvania 25. Statue of Liberty, New York 26. The Mark Twain House & Museum, Connecticut 27. The Breakers, Rhode Island 28. USS Constitution, Massachusetts 29. Acadia National Park, Maine 30. Mount Washington Hotel, New Hampshire 31. Shelburne Farms, Vermont 32. Fox Theater in Detroit, Michigan 33. Spring Grove Cemetery, Ohio 34. Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky 35. West Baden Springs Hotel, Indiana 36. Abraham Lincoln's Home, Illinois 37. Gateway Arch in St. Louis Missouri 38. C. W. Parker Carousel Museum, Kansas 39. Terrace Hill Governor's Mansion, Iowa 40. Taliesin, Wisconsin 41. Fort Snelling, Minnesota 42. Ashfall Fossil Bed, Nebraska 43. Mount Rushmore, South Dakota 44. Fort Union Trading Post, North Dakota 45. Glacier National Park, Montana 46. Hanford Site, Washington 47. Columbia River Highway, Oregon 48. San Francisco Cable Cars, California 49. San Andreas Fault, California 50. Hoover Dam, Nevada Olson also created a [bonus map](http://randalolson.com/optimal-roadtrip-usa/popular-cities.html) that hits all of the major U.S. cities, for those craving even more travel. 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Readable Markdown	Looking for the most efficient American cross-country [road trip](https://www.wideopencountry.com/kentucky-music-tour) that doesn't miss the best landmarks around the USA? This map may have your solution. Discovery News blogger Tracy Staedter sought to put an end to tedious roads trip after discovering a road map that claimed to route all of the nation's major [landmarks](https://www.wideopencountry.com/10-historic-country-music-landmarks-visit). Staedter realized the map wasn't just inaccurate (more than a few states were missing), it was also terribly inefficient. "Wouldn't it be nice to have a map that hit landmarks in every state and not only that," she mused. "Wouldn't it be great if the map represented the optimal, most efficient route across the country?" To create the perfect American road trip, Staedter contacted Randy Olson, a Michigan State University doctoral student. Olson used an algorithm to generate the map, factoring in logistics for traffic, turns, and alternate routes. Even though the route isn't technically "perfect", it's about as close as the curious adventurer can get to the most efficient roadmap across America. \[[Click here to enlarge the map](https://www.wideopencountry.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2016/05/Map-1.jpg)\] All of the stops are in the Continental United States, which is ideal for traveling by car. The route can be started from any state and would be 9.33 days worth of driving. Olson reassures that, in actuality, the round trip would take around 2-3 months including stops at gas stations. You'll hit New York City and New England, looping down along the southeast coast and through the South before looping up towards Canada to hit big cities on your way back. There are certain notable spots you'll miss along the trip like Atlanta or Chicago but you won't feel like you're missing out because of everything else included along the way. Staedter handpicked the stops, which she thinks provide a "nice mix of history and natural wonder". Sounds like the perfect combination for the spirited traveler. It's time to save some money, pick some playlists, and hit the road on this must-see long-distance trip. #### Here are the 50 landmark stops she picked along her road trip route: 1. Grand Canyon, Arizona 2. Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah 3. Craters of the Moon, Idaho 4. Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming 5. Pikes Peak, Colorado 6. Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico 7. The Alamo, Texas 8. The Platt Historic District, Oklahoma 9. Toltec Mounds, Arkansas 10. Elvis Presley's Graceland, Tennessee 11. Vicksburg National Military Park, Mississippi 12. French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana 13. USS Alabama, Alabama 14. Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida 15. Okefenokee Swamp Park, Georgia 16. Fort Sumter National Monument, South Carolina 17. Lost World Caverns, West Virginia 18. Wright Brothers National Memorial Visitor Center, North Carolina 19. Mount Vernon, Virginia 20. White House, Washington, DC 21. Colonial Annapolis Historic District, Maryland 22. New Castle Historic District, Delaware 23. Cape May Historic District, New Jersey 24. Liberty Bell, Pennsylvania 25. Statue of Liberty, New York 26. The Mark Twain House & Museum, Connecticut 27. The Breakers, Rhode Island 28. USS Constitution, Massachusetts 29. Acadia National Park, Maine 30. Mount Washington Hotel, New Hampshire 31. Shelburne Farms, Vermont 32. Fox Theater in Detroit, Michigan 33. Spring Grove Cemetery, Ohio 34. Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky 35. West Baden Springs Hotel, Indiana 36. Abraham Lincoln's Home, Illinois 37. Gateway Arch in St. Louis Missouri 38. C. W. Parker Carousel Museum, Kansas 39. Terrace Hill Governor's Mansion, Iowa 40. Taliesin, Wisconsin 41. Fort Snelling, Minnesota 42. Ashfall Fossil Bed, Nebraska 43. Mount Rushmore, South Dakota 44. Fort Union Trading Post, North Dakota 45. Glacier National Park, Montana 46. Hanford Site, Washington 47. Columbia River Highway, Oregon 48. San Francisco Cable Cars, California 49. San Andreas Fault, California 50. Hoover Dam, Nevada Olson also created a [bonus map](http://randalolson.com/optimal-roadtrip-usa/popular-cities.html) that hits all of the major U.S. cities, for those craving even more travel. Read More: [Map Shows the Ultimate U.S. National Park Road Trip](https://www.wideopencountry.com/map-shows-best-route-u-s-national-park-road-trip) This post was originally published on July 24, 2017. You Might Also Like
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