Best Road Trip Routes for Beginners in the Midwest

The Midwest doesn’t always get the hype that the coasts do, but it’s actually perfect for beginner road trippers. The roads are flat, the distances are manageable, and the people are friendly. I love the Great River Road along the Mississippi. You drive through charming river towns in Wisconsin, Iowa, and Illinois. There’s no mountain driving stress, just rolling hills and pie shops. Another great one is the Lake Michigan circle tour, hitting Chicago, the Indiana Dunes, and the cute beach towns of Michigan. It’s a great way to get your road trip legs without the anxiety of mountain passes.