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RV Trip Summary

General Trip Information:

• RV: 34-foot Zinger
• Fuel Efficiency: 7.1 miles per gallon
• Power Needs: 50-amp electrical hookup
• Water Needs: Full water hookup if available
• Preferred Driving Time: 6-8 hours per day
• Total Trip Duration: Approximately 13 days
• Departure Date: Next Wednesday

Leg 1: Durham, NC to Denver, CO (3 nights in Denver)

Total Distance: ~1,600 miles

Total Driving Days: 3

Day 1: Durham, NC to Nashville, TN

• Distance: ~500 miles
• Estimated Driving Time: 7.5-8 hours
• Elevation Change: Minimal (Durham: 404 ft, Nashville: 597 ft)

Fuel Stops:

• Pilot Travel Center, I-40 Exit 150, Statesville, NC
• TA Travel Center, I-40 Exit 132, Kingston, TN
• Love’s Travel Stop, I-40 Exit 226, Lebanon, TN

RV Parks in Nashville:

• Nashville KOA Resort – $75/night, 50-amp, full water hookup
• Two Rivers Campground – $65/night, 50-amp, full water hookup
• Harvest Host Option – Local hosts near Nashville

Places to Eat:

• Hattie B’s Hot Chicken – 4.7 Google rating
• The Loveless Cafe – 4.7 Google rating
• Peg Leg Porker – 4.6 Google rating

Activities:

• Country Music Hall of Fame – ~$25 per person
• Grand Ole Opry – ~$45 per person
• Ryman Auditorium – ~$30 per person

Day 2: Nashville, TN to Kansas City, MO

• Distance: ~500 miles
• Estimated Driving Time: 7.5-8 hours
• Elevation Change: Moderate (Nashville: 597 ft, Kansas City: 910 ft)

Fuel Stops:

• Love’s Travel Stop, I-24 Exit 24, Pleasant View, TN
• Pilot Travel Center, I-24 Exit 11, Clarksville, TN
• Flying J Travel Center, I-64 Exit 41, Mt. Vernon, IL

RV Parks in Kansas City:

• Worlds of Fun Village – $60/night, 50-amp, full water hookup
• Basswood Resort – $65/night, 50-amp, full water hookup
• Harvest Host Option – Local hosts near Kansas City

Places to Eat:

• Joe’s Kansas City Bar-B-Que – 4.8 Google rating
• Q39 – 4.7 Google rating
• Jack Stack Barbecue – 4.7 Google rating

Activities:

• National WWI Museum and Memorial – ~$18 per person
• Kansas City Zoo – ~$16 per person
• Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art – Free (suggested donation)

Day 3: Kansas City, MO to Denver, CO

• Distance: ~600 miles
• Estimated Driving Time: 9-10 hours
• Elevation Change: Significant climb (Kansas City: 910 ft, Denver: 5,280 ft)

Fuel Stops:

• Love’s Travel Stop, I-70 Exit 161, Salina, KS
• Flying J Travel Center, I-70 Exit 252, Hays, KS
• TA Travel Center, I-70 Exit 359, Limon, CO

RV Parks in Denver:

• Cherry Creek State Park – $30/night + park pass fee, 50-amp, full water hookup
• Dakota Ridge RV Park – $65/night, 50-amp, full water hookup
• Harvest Host Option – Local hosts near Denver

Leg 2: Denver, CO to Phoenix, AZ (4 nights in Phoenix)

Total Distance: ~830 miles

Total Driving Days: 2

Day 4: Denver, CO to Albuquerque, NM

• Distance: ~450 miles
• Estimated Driving Time: 7-8 hours
• Elevation Change: Minimal (Denver: 5,280 ft, Albuquerque: 5,312 ft)

Fuel Stops:

• Love’s Travel Stop, I-25 Exit 71, Walsenburg, CO
• Pilot Travel Center, I-25 Exit 364, Raton, NM
• Flying J Travel Center, I-25 Exit 242, Bernalillo, NM

RV Parks in Albuquerque:

• Enchanted Trails RV Park – $40/night, 50-amp, full water hookup
• American RV Resort – $50/night, 50-amp, full water hookup
• Harvest Host Option – Local hosts near Albuquerque

Places to Eat:

• Frontier Restaurant – 4.5 Google rating
• El Pinto – 4.4 Google rating
• The Range Café – 4.5 Google rating

Activities:

• Sandia Peak Tramway – ~$29 per person
• Albuquerque International Balloon Museum – ~$6 per person
• Old Town Albuquerque – Free to explore

Day 5: Albuquerque, NM to Phoenix, AZ

• Distance: ~380 miles
• Estimated Driving Time: 6-7 hours
• Elevation Change: Significant descent (Albuquerque: 5,312 ft, Phoenix: 1,086 ft)

Fuel Stops:

• Pilot Travel Center, I-40 Exit 140, Grants, NM
• Love’s Travel Stop, I-40 Exit 201, Holbrook, AZ
• Flying J Travel Center, I-17 Exit 262, Camp Verde, AZ

RV Parks in Phoenix:

• Desert Shadows RV Resort – $55/night, 50-amp, full water hookup
• Covered Wagon RV Park – $45/night, 50-amp, full water hookup
• Lost Dutchman State Park – $25/night, 50-amp, beautiful views

Places to Eat:

• The Mission – 4.6 Google rating
• Pizzeria Bianco – 4.7 Google rating
• Little Miss BBQ – 4.8 Google rating

Activities:

• Desert Botanical Garden – ~$25 per person
• Musical Instrument Museum – ~$20 per person
• Camelback Mountain – Free hiking spot

Leg 3: Phoenix, AZ to New Orleans, LA (1 night in New Orleans)

Total Distance: ~1,500 miles

Total Driving Days: 3

Day 9: Phoenix, AZ to El Paso, TX

• Distance: ~430 miles
• Estimated Driving Time: 7-8 hours
• Elevation Change: Moderate climb (Phoenix: 1,086 ft, El Paso: 3,740 ft)

Fuel Stops:

• Pilot Travel Center, I-10 Exit 198, Tucson, AZ
• Love’s Travel Stop, I-10 Exit 302, Benson, AZ
• Flying J Travel Center, I-10 Exit 37, Anthony, TX

RV Parks in El Paso:

• Mission RV Park – $40/night, 50-amp, full water hookup
• Fort Bliss RV Park – $30/night, 50-amp, full water hookup
• Harvest Host Option – Local hosts near El Paso

Day 10: El Paso, TX to San Antonio, TX

• Distance: ~550 miles
• Estimated Driving Time: 8-9 hours
• Elevation Change: Significant descent (El Paso: 3,740 ft, San Antonio: 650 ft)

Fuel Stops:

• Love’s Travel Stop, I-10 Exit 135, Van Horn, TX
• Pilot Travel Center, I-10 Exit 248, Sonora, TX
• Flying J Travel Center, I-10 Exit 583, San Antonio, TX

RV Parks in San Antonio:

• Traveler’s World RV Resort – $60/night, 50-amp, full water hookup
• San Antonio KOA – $55/night, 50-amp, full water hookup
• Harvest Host Option – Local hosts near San Antonio

Day 11: San Antonio, TX to New Orleans, LA

• Distance: ~550 miles
• Estimated Driving Time: 8-9 hours
• Elevation Change: Gradual descent (San Antonio: 650 ft, New Orleans: 6 ft)

Fuel Stops:

• Pilot Travel Center, I-10 Exit 695, Luling, TX
• Love’s Travel Stop, I-10 Exit 440, Lake Charles, LA
• Flying J Travel Center, I-10 Exit 13, Hammond, LA

RV Parks in New Orleans:

• French Quarter RV Resort – $120/night, 50-amp, full water hookup, close to attractions
• New Orleans West KOA – $50/night, 50-amp, full water hookup
• Harvest Host Option – Local hosts near New Orleans

Places to Eat:

• Café du Monde – 4.5 Google rating
• Commander’s Palace – 4.7 Google rating
• Acme Oyster House – 4.5 Google rating

Activities:

• French Quarter – Free to explore
• National WWII Museum – ~$29 per person
• Garden District – Free to explore

Leg 4: New Orleans, LA to Durham, NC

Total Distance: ~800 miles

Total Driving Days: 2

Day 12: New Orleans, LA to Atlanta, GA

• Distance: ~470 miles
• Estimated Driving Time: 7-8 hours
• Elevation Change: Gradual climb (New Orleans: 6 ft, Atlanta: 1,050 ft)

Fuel Stops:

• Pilot Travel Center, I-10 Exit 191, Tallahassee, FL
• Love’s Travel Stop, I-10 Exit 130, Cottondale, FL
• Flying J Travel Center, I-20 Exit 114, Madison, GA

RV Parks in Atlanta:

• Stone Mountain Park Campground – $45/night, 50-amp, full water hookup
• Atlanta South RV Resort – $40/night, 50-amp, full water hookup
• Harvest Host Option – Local hosts near Atlanta

Day 13: Atlanta, GA to Durham, NC

• Distance: ~330 miles
• Estimated Driving Time: 5-6 hours
• Elevation Change: Gradual descent (Atlanta: 1,050 ft, Durham: 404 ft)

Fuel Stops:

• Pilot Travel Center, I-85 Exit 77, Commerce, GA
• Love’s Travel Stop, I-85 Exit 11, Gaffney, SC
• Flying J Travel Center, I-40 Exit 150, Statesville, NC

Trip Highlights:

• Total Miles: ~4,730 miles
• Total Fuel Needed: ~666 gallons (based on 7.1 MPG)
• Estimated Fuel Cost: ~666 gallons x $3.50 average = $2,331
• Total Trip Duration: ~13 days
• Total Overnight Stops: 13

Summary:

• Durham, NC to Denver, CO: 3 days, with stops in Nashville, TN, and Kansas City, MO
• Stay in Denver, CO: 3 nights
• Denver to Phoenix, AZ: 2 days, with a stop in Albuquerque, NM
• Stay in Phoenix, AZ: 4 nights
• Phoenix to New Orleans, LA: 3 days, with stops in El Paso, TX, and San Antonio, TX
• Stay in New Orleans, LA: 1 night
• New Orleans to Durham, NC: 2 days, with a stop in Atlanta, GA