How Many Hours Do Travel Per Day?

**Spartacus** · 11-10-2020, 12:42 AM

I just did a 3000+ miles round trip I do about a 6 to 7 hrs a day drive leaving early in the morning I love to drive so it's not hard.

**D2Reid** · 11-10-2020, 09:28 AM

Originally Posted by powerscol

Also teach the better half to drive. I still haven't done that .

DW doesn't like to drive the F450, let alone pull the trailer. And forget about her parking the 5th wheel, won't even try. But, she is ok with driving straight down the highway, so long as we pull out of a big area that doesn't require a lot of maneuvering nor traffic; and we land in similar conditions, like a truck stop or rest area.

As we age we lose stamina unless we work at it. At 22 I drove 36 hours straight, but I just got my medicare card and I am finding that around 3pm a nap would be nice, not good when you are driving. So if there is an appropriate stretch of road DW gets to drive, I get my 30 minute power nap and then I am good to go.

**zinman** · 11-13-2020, 11:07 PM

6 hours max pulling here or 350 miles whichever comes first and in part it depends upon local speeds laws and road conditions and destination. While in Wyoming and Montana in September speed limits of 80mph were common and I would tow at 68-70 if the roads were good and traffic allowed.

**attaboy** · 11-14-2020, 06:13 AM

General rule
300-325 miles per day
6 hours max
Iron Rule
off the road no later than 3 p.m.
Bob A.

**MachWun** · 11-14-2020, 02:49 PM

Question is very subjective. I have 3 dogs and 2 pre-teen kids. They dictate pit stops. I don't drive fast, put it on cruise, and can go all day into evening and night.

**Nogrey** · 11-14-2020, 02:56 PM

Originally Posted by Chewwi

Am new to Rving. Know a couple of folks who do it and they both say about six hours of towing is their limit per day. Additionally, they say they would prefer to stay at least two days when they do stop. This certainly makes cross country travel take a while.

Have yet to take a trip that required more than this, but would like to take extended trip out west, next spring.

What is a reasonable number of days for a 4,500 mile round trip?

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As others have said, it depends on many factors. I pull a Momentum 351M. That's plenty of trailer to move down the road. I make it clear to my wife (and it comforts her) that 1)I don't drive over 65mph, 2)If we get tired we stop and if that means staying the night somewhere before our destination, then it's just part of the adventure. Safety is my number one priority. I believe the number of hours you drive is inconsequential. As a former Smith System driver's trainer (10 years) I have learned that the important thing is to know your limits. Drive all night if you're up for it, but stop if you're fatigued.

**MachWun** · 11-14-2020, 03:17 PM

Originally Posted by Nogrey

know your limits..... .

aka, "a man's got to know his limitations.' ~ Dirty Harry ...lol

**attaboy** · 11-14-2020, 03:21 PM

Originally Posted by Nogrey

As others have said, it depends on many factors. I pull a Momentum 351M. That's plenty of trailer to move down the road. I make it clear to my wife (and it comforts her) that 1)I don't drive over 65mph, 2)If we get tired we stop and if that means staying the night somewhere before our destination, then it's just part of the adventure. Safety is my number one priority. I believe the number of hours you drive is inconsequential. As a former Smith System driver's trainer (10 years) I have learned that the important thing is to know your limits. Drive all night if you're up for it, but stop if you're fatigued.

Very well said, thanks
Bob A.

**Wicked ace** · 11-14-2020, 03:29 PM

Originally Posted by Chewwi

Am new to Rving. Know a couple of folks who do it and they both say about six hours of towing is their limit per day. Additionally, they say they would prefer to stay at least two days when they do stop. This certainly makes cross country travel take a while.

Have yet to take a trip that required more than this, but would like to take extended trip out west, next spring.

What is a reasonable number of days for a 4,500 mile round trip?

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My dog and I both are done in and ready to get out at 6 to 7 hours. It's about 300 miles or a tank of gas with rest stops and a quick lunch break. It also gives time to set up and have a decent dinner at the next destination. I also try to plan stops so that I have at least two nights between travel days. The stops may be places with little interest nearby but I can usually hit a state or county park with trails and a river or lake. I'm retired and in no hurry to do much besides see the country.

**MTB Hauler** · 11-14-2020, 04:26 PM

Totally depends on how comfortable you are, I've gone cross country the last three years and do 1000 mile days with no issues, I try to maximize daylight hours which helps but I'm used to driving from work so it doesn't faze me but you should only go as far as you feel comfortable with, I wouldn't hold yourself to any number, rainy days might make you more tired then bright sunny days, traveling through boring states might not get the adrenaline going like going through some cool Western States, just go by feel not a clock, never understood stopping with plenty of daylight and feeling great just because of an artificial number, don't push past tired just stop when you think you've had enough!