Road Trip Activities for Kids (Free Printable)

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Road Trip season is upon us and road trips are a great way to bond with your kids and create lasting memories. With a little planning and preparation, you can make the most of your time on the open road. And if you’re looking for ways to keep your kids entertained on your next road trip, look no further! Here are some fun printable road trip activities for kids that will keep your kids entertained (and quiet!) on even the longest road trip.

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Free and Fun Road Trip Activities for Kids Printables


With a little planning and preparation, road trips with kids can be fun for everyone involved! print out this guide and hit the open road with confidence knowing that you’ve got some great activities to keep your kiddos entertained along the way. Bon voyage!

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Road Trip Coloring Challenge – Color the pictures once you dee them on your road trip. This activity is perfect for young kids, preschoolers, pre k, and kindergarten ages kids. This will help them learn about mountains, buildings, trees, animals, stop signs, etc.

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Road Trip Charades – Have fun guessing the different word that someone is acting out. We have included on the list such things as traffic signs, rainbows, a motorcycle, gasoline stations, snacks, bridge, birds, and a farm.

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Use this printable charades template to add words that your family will enjoy acting out.

road trip guess that song game for kids and adults

Road Trip Guess that Song Game – Write titles of Songs in the clouds. Guess the title of the song that the other person will hum.

road trip guess what printable game

Road Trip Guess What? – Guess the answers to the questions that your friends/family will give.

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Road Trip Guess What? – Fill in the blanks with questions using this free printable template.

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Road Trip Bingo Game – Free Printable road trip bingo game. This game is the perfect fun road trip activity for kids printable because your kids can play bingo over and over again.

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My Road Trip Maze – Help the car go to it’s destination.

More Road Trip Game Ideas

We have also made a list of other road trip games that would make your family road trip extra fun:


I Spy – This classic car game is a great way to pass the time and help your little ones work on their observation skills. All you need is a good imagination and a keen eye. To play, one player picks an object within sight and gives the other players clues to its identity. For example, “I spy something that is red and round.” The first player to guess correctly gets to pick the next object. To make things more interesting, you can offer prized for correct guesses.

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The License Plate Game – This game is perfect for kids who are just starting to read. To play, simply look for license plates from as many different states as possible. Keep track of your findings on a piece of paper or in a notebook. The first player to spot 10 different state plates wins! For an added challenge, see if you can find plates from all 50 states.

Tic-Tac-Toe – All you need for this one is a pencil and a piece of paper (or a dry-erase board if you’re feeling fancy). Draw a 3×3 grid and take turns placing Xs and Os in the squares until someone gets three in a row. If you’re really feeling competitive, keep score and see who can win the most games!

Mad Libs – Mad Libs are always good for a laugh (or two… or three). Not to mention, they’re a great way to help kids learn about parts of speech. If you don’t have any Mad Libs books on hand, never fear! There are plenty of websites that offer free printable Mad Libs.

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Word Searches – Word searches are the perfect blend of challenging and fun. Plus, they’re great for building vocabulary skills. If you’re feeling particularly generous, you can even let your kids choose the words for the word search! Just be warned, this could lead to some very interesting results…

Hangman – Another classic game that’s perfect for road trips! This one is especially good for helping kids practice spelling words correctly.

Tic-Tac-Toe – Tic-tac-toe is a timeless game that can be played anywhere, anytime. Best of all, it doesn’t require any materials other than a pencil and paper (although having something to erase mistakes is always helpful).

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20 Questions – 20 Questions is a great game for encouraging critical thinking skills. It also helps children learn how to ask specific questions in order to get the information they need.

Would You Rather? – Would You Rather? is a hilarious game that’s sure to get everyone laughing. It’s also a great way to start discussions about tough topics like morality and ethics.

Two Truths and A Lie – Two Truths and A Lie is a great icebreaker game that can really help kids open up and share things about themselves that they might not otherwise share.
10 Spot the Difference – Last but not least, we have Spot the Difference! This game is perfect for those long stretches of highway where there isn’t much to look at outside the window. Plus, it helps improve attention to detail and problem solving skills.

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