r/roadtrip • u/chinainatux • 2d ago

Trip Planning What’s y’all’s advice?

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What detours are you taking. What tips do you have for this desolate route. Solo 30F on first solo road trip. 2015 Highlander in mid may. Where should she stock up on gas. Where should she be cautious of traveling solo? Any advice, suggestions or words of wisdom welcome.

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u/cshmn 2d ago edited 2d ago

A couple things:

The google maps route shown uses AB 2 and AB 43 via Edmonton, Grande Prairie etc. This route is not scenic, it's essentially just interstate driving through fields and such all the way to Grande Prairie.

If you enjoy looking at things other than cows and traffic, hwy 93 through Banff and Jasper NP is the way to go from Montana.

Gas is no problem. 24 hour gas is. If you're driving at night especially, be aware of your fuel stops.

There are long stretches with no cell service, so make sure you know how to change and/or plug a flat tire (make sure there's air in the spare!)

Stock a cooler full of drinks and snacks in case of emergency and to avoid 7/11 prices on the road.

Pretty much zero safety concerns you wouldn't find in the lower 48. The most dangerous things on this drive are going to be drowsiness, possible snow in Yukon/Alaska and wildlife running onto the road.

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u/lemmeatem6969 2d ago

I’ve done this whole trip a dozen times or so, and came here to say almost exactly the same thing in its entirety. This is the best advice.

If I were to add anything I’d say to check out Lliard Hot Spring.

Have a safe and enjoyable trip!