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Here’s an overview of the trip plan and details for each leg: Trip Overview: Starting Location: Durham, NC Ending Location: Phoenix, AZ Total Distance: Approximately 2,100 miles Estimated Driving Days: About 4 days (6-8 hours of driving per day) RV: 34-foot travel trailer with 1 slide-out (driver side) Fuel Efficiency: 7.1 mpg Departure Date: Monday Leg 1: Durham, NC to Knoxville, TN Distance: Approximately 360 miles Driving Time: Around 6-7 hours Elevation and Weather Elevation Change: Durham (404 feet) to Knoxville (886 feet) Total Climb: +482 feet Weather Forecast: Check weather conditions closer to the departure date for updated forecasts. Fuel Consumption Fuel Needed: ~50 gallons (360 miles / 7.1 mpg) Estimated Cost: $200-$220 (depending on gas prices) Suggested Fuel Stops: Love’s Travel Stop (Mebane, NC) - Love's Travel Stop, 1217 Trollingwood Hawfields Rd, Mebane, NC 27302 Flying J Travel Center (Hickory, NC) - 1043 1st Ave SW, Hickory, NC 28602 Pilot Travel Center (Dandridge, TN) - 7215 Strawberry Plains Pike, Knoxville, TN 37914 RV Park Options in Knoxville, TN Southlake RV Park Website: Southlake RV Park Google Rating: 4.2/5 Yelp Rating: 4/5 Cost: $50 per night Address: 3730 Maryville Pike, Knoxville, TN 37920 Volunteer Park Family Campground Website: Volunteer Park Campground Google Rating: 4.3/5 Yelp Rating: 3.5/5 Cost: $45 per night Address: 9514 Diggs Gap Rd, Heiskell, TN 37754 Harvest Hosts: Tennessee Valley Winery Website: Tennessee Valley Winery Google Rating: 4.7/5 Yelp Rating: 4.5/5 Cost: Free (with Harvest Hosts membership) Address: 15606 Hotchkiss Valley Rd E, Loudon, TN 37774 Panther Creek State Park (BLM Land) Website: Panther Creek State Park Google Rating: 4.7/5 Yelp Rating: 4/5 Cost: $35 per night Address: 2010 Panther Creek Park Rd, Morristown, TN 37814 Places to Eat in Knoxville Calhoun’s on the River Website: Calhoun’s on the River Google Rating: 4.5/5 Yelp Rating: 4/5 Address: 400 Neyland Dr, Knoxville, TN 37902 Stock & Barrel Website: Stock & Barrel Google Rating: 4.6/5 Yelp Rating: 4.5/5 Address: 35 Market Square, Knoxville, TN 37902 Ye Olde Steak House Website: Ye Olde Steak House Google Rating: 4.4/5 Yelp Rating: 4/5 Address: 6838 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920 Activities in Knoxville Knoxville Zoo Website: Knoxville Zoo Google Rating: 4.6/5 Yelp Rating: 4/5 Cost: $20-$25 per adult Description: A fun day out for the family with a wide range of animals and interactive exhibits. Market Square Website: Market Square Google Rating: 4.5/5 Yelp Rating: 4.5/5 Cost: Free Description: A vibrant downtown area with shops, restaurants, and seasonal events. Ijams Nature Center Website: Ijams Nature Center Google Rating: 4.8/5 Yelp Rating: 4.5/5 Cost: Free entry, some activities may have fees Description: A nature preserve offering hiking, kayaking, and wildlife viewing. Leg 2: Knoxville, TN to Little Rock, AR Distance: Approximately 420 miles Driving Time: Around 7 hours Elevation and Weather Elevation Change: Knoxville (886 feet) to Little Rock (335 feet) Total Decline: -551 feet Weather Forecast: Check closer to the departure date for accurate weather updates. Fuel Consumption Fuel Needed: ~60 gallons (420 miles / 7.1 mpg) Estimated Cost: $240-$260 Suggested Fuel Stops: Love’s Travel Stop (Cookeville, TN) - 110 Fast Lane, Cookeville, TN 38501 Pilot Travel Center (Jackson, TN) - 3620 Highway 78 S, Memphis, TN 38118 Flying J Travel Center (North Little Rock, AR) - 3301 Valentine Rd, North Little Rock, AR 72117 RV Park Options in Little Rock, AR Downtown Riverside RV Park Website: Downtown Riverside RV Park Google Rating: 4.1/5 Yelp Rating: 4/5 Cost: $35 per night Address: 250 S Locust St, North Little Rock, AR 72114 Burns Park RV Park and Campground Website: Burns Park RV Park Google Rating: 4.3/5 Yelp Rating: 4/5 Cost: $25 per night Address: 4101 Arlene Laman Dr, North Little Rock, AR 72118 Harvest Hosts: Rusty Tractor Vineyards Website: Rusty Tractor Vineyards Google Rating: 4.8/5 Yelp Rating: 4.5/5 Cost: Free (with Harvest Hosts membership) Address: 10 Rusty Rd, Little Rock, AR 72210 Maumelle Park (BLM Land) Website: Maumelle Park Google Rating: 4.6/5 Yelp Rating: 4.5/5 Cost: $24 per night Address: 9009 Pinnacle Valley Rd, Little Rock, AR 72223 Places to Eat in Little Rock Doe’s Eat Place Website: Doe’s Eat Place Google Rating: 4.5/5 Yelp Rating: 4.5/5 Address: 1023 W Markham St, Little Rock, AR 72201 The Root Cafe Website: The Root Cafe Google Rating: 4.7/5 Yelp Rating: 4.5/5 Address: 1500 Main St, Little Rock, AR 72202 Bruno’s Little Italy Website: Bruno’s Little Italy Google Rating: 4.4/5 Yelp Rating: 4/5 Address: 310 Main St #101, Little Rock, AR 72201 Activities in Little Rock Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site Website: National Historic Site Google Rating: 4.7/5 Yelp Rating: 4.5/5 Cost: Free Description: A historic site significant for its role in the Civil Rights Movement. William J. Clinton Presidential Library Website: Clinton Library Google Rating: 4.6/5 Yelp Rating: 4/5 Cost: $10 per adult Description: Explore the presidential history and exhibits related to the Clinton administration. Pinnacle Mountain State Park Website: Pinnacle Mountain Google Rating: 4.8/5 Yelp Rating: 4.5/5 Cost: Free Description: Offers hiking, picnicking, and scenic views of central Arkansas. Leg 3: Little Rock, AR to Amarillo, TX Distance: Approximately 530 miles Driving Time: Around 8 hours Elevation and Weather Elevation Change: Little Rock (335 feet) to Amarillo (3,606 feet) Total Climb: +3,271 feet Weather Forecast: Check closer to the departure date for updated weather forecasts. Fuel Consumption Fuel Needed: ~75 gallons (530 miles / 7.1 mpg) Estimated Cost: $300-$320 Suggested Fuel Stops: Love’s Travel Stop (Clarksville, AR) - 2000 W Main St, Clarksville, AR 72830 Pilot Travel Center (Oklahoma City, OK) - 701 S Morgan Rd, Oklahoma City, OK 73128 Flying J Travel Center (Amarillo, TX) - 8500 I-40, Amarillo, TX 79118 RV Park Options in Amarillo, TX Amarillo Ranch RV Park Website: Amarillo Ranch RV Park Google Rating: 4.4/5 Yelp Rating: 4/5 Cost: $42 per night Address: 1414 Sunrise Dr, Amarillo, TX 79104 Overnite RV Park Website: Overnite RV Park Google Rating: 4.3/5 Yelp Rating: 4/5 Cost: $40 per night Address: 9000 E Interstate 40, Amarillo, TX 79118 Harvest Hosts: Bar Z Winery Website: Bar Z Winery Google Rating: 4.7/5 Yelp Rating: 4.5/5 Cost: Free (with Harvest Hosts membership) Address: 19290 Farm to Market Rd 1541, Canyon, TX 79015 Palo Duro Canyon State Park (BLM Land) Website: Palo Duro Canyon Google Rating: 4.8/5 Yelp Rating: 4.5/5 Cost: $26 per night Address: 11450 Park Rd 5, Canyon, TX 79015 Places to Eat in Amarillo The Big Texan Steak Ranch Website: Big Texan Steak Ranch Google Rating: 4.4/5 Yelp Rating: 4/5 Address: 7701 I-40 East, Amarillo, TX 79118 Tyler’s Barbeque Website: Tyler’s Barbeque Google Rating: 4.8/5 Yelp Rating: 4.5/5 Address: 2014 Paramount Blvd, Amarillo, TX 79109 575 Pizzeria Website: 575 Pizzeria Google Rating: 4.7/5 Yelp Rating: 4.5/5 Address: 2803 Civic Cir, Amarillo, TX 79109 Activities in Amarillo Palo Duro Canyon State Park Website: Palo Duro Canyon Google Rating: 4.8/5 Yelp Rating: 4.5/5 Cost: $8 per person Description: Known as the Grand Canyon of Texas, offering hiking, biking, and scenic views. Cadillac Ranch Website: Cadillac Ranch Google Rating: 4.6/5 Yelp Rating: 4/5 Cost: Free Description: Iconic art installation of half-buried cars that visitors can paint and explore. Amarillo Zoo Website: Amarillo Zoo Google Rating: 4.3/5 Yelp Rating: 3.5/5 Cost: $4 per adult Description: A small, family-friendly zoo with a variety of animals and exhibits. Leg 4: Amarillo, TX to Phoenix, AZ Distance: Approximately 570 miles Driving Time: Around 8 hours Elevation and Weather Elevation Change: Amarillo (3,606 feet) to Phoenix (1,086 feet) Total Decline: -2,520 feet Weather Forecast: Check closer to the departure date for updated weather forecasts. Fuel Consumption Fuel Needed: ~80 gallons (570 miles / 7.1 mpg) Estimated Cost: $320-$340 Suggested Fuel Stops: Love’s Travel Stop (Tucumcari, NM) - 1900 Mountain Rd, Tucumcari, NM 88401 Pilot Travel Center (Albuquerque, NM) - 1701 98th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87121 Flying J Travel Center (Flagstaff, AZ) - 2475 W Route 66, Flagstaff, AZ 86001 RV Park Options in Phoenix, AZ Desert’s Edge RV Village Website: Desert’s Edge RV Google Rating: 4.4/5 Yelp Rating: 4/5 Cost: $55 per night Address: 2398 W Williams Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85027 Covered Wagon RV Park Website: Covered Wagon RV Park Google Rating: 4.2/5 Yelp Rating: 4/5 Cost: $50 per night Address: 6540 N Black Canyon Hwy, Phoenix, AZ 85017 Harvest Hosts: Jalapeno Inferno Website: Jalapeno Inferno Google Rating: 4.6/5 Yelp Rating: 4.5/5 Cost: Free (with Harvest Hosts membership) Address: 9832 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85020 Lake Pleasant Regional Park (BLM Land) Website: Lake Pleasant Regional Park Google Rating: 4.7/5 Yelp Rating: 4.5/5 Cost: $22 per night Address: 41835 N Castle Hot Springs Rd, Morristown, AZ 85342 Places to Eat in Phoenix The Arrogant Butcher Website: The Arrogant Butcher Google Rating: 4.5/5 Yelp Rating: 4/5 Address: 2 E Jefferson St #150, Phoenix, AZ 85004 Matt’s Big Breakfast Website: Matt’s Big Breakfast Google Rating: 4.6/5 Yelp Rating: 4.5/5 Address: 825 N 1st St, Phoenix, AZ 85004 Pizzeria Bianco Website: Pizzeria Bianco Google Rating: 4.5/5 Yelp Rating: 4/5 Address: 623 E Adams St, Phoenix, AZ 85004 Activities in Phoenix Desert Botanical Garden Website: Desert Botanical Garden Google Rating: 4.8/5 Yelp Rating: 4.5/5 Cost: $24.95 per adult Description: A stunning garden featuring desert plants and seasonal exhibits. Phoenix Zoo Website: Phoenix Zoo Google Rating: 4.5/5 Yelp Rating: 4/5 Cost: $24.95 per adult Description: A large zoo offering exhibits, animal encounters, and events. Heard Museum Website: Heard Museum Google Rating: 4.7/5 Yelp Rating: 4.5/5 Cost: $20 per adult Description: A museum dedicated to the art, culture, and history of Native Americans in the Southwest. This plan covers all legs of the trip with options for RV parks, fuel stops, dining, and activities. Please check local conditions, booking availability, and weather forecasts closer to your travel date. Have a fantastic trip from Durham to Phoenix! Safe travels!
