Books About Road Trips · 54 titles considered

The Best Road Trips Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about road trips? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

Duck Stays in the Truck
The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Road Trips

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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2019

The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise

By Dan Gemeinhart · Book #1 in the Coyote Sunrise series

A girl schemes to return home, uncovering secrets and friendships on a cross-country journey.

352 pages· 82,710 words· Est. 9 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 33,536 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1995

The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963

A family's road trip leads them into a pivotal moment in history.

210 pages· 50,367 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 71,738 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2020

Duck Stays in the Truck

Duck refuses to join the camping fun. Can Farmer Brown unite them all?

32 pages· 394 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
3.7/5 Goodreads · 134 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014

The Long Haul

A family road trip spirals into chaos and unexpected adventure.

224 pages· 18,669 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 87,874 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2020

Ten Beautiful Things

A journey reveals unexpected beauty and love amidst life's changes.

32 pages· 630 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.4/5 Goodreads · 1,137 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

The Lonely Heart of Maybelle Lane

A girl seeks her father, finding unexpected allies and a new family on the road to Nashville.

288 pages· 59,703 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,549 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

The Deep End

A family camping trip turns into a watery disaster. Can they escape the rising tide?

226 pages· 15,602 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 30,601 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2016

The Candymakers and the Great Chocolate Chase

By Wendy Mass · Book #2 in the The Candymakers series

A candy bar's secret threatens four friends' journey to make things right.

560 pages· 152,235 words· Est. 17 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 4,205 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2014

From Texas with Love

Twins on a road trip face cryptic threats and hidden dangers in Texas.

304 pages· 46,215 words· Est. 5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,961 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2013

Amelia Bedelia Road Trip!

A young girl goes on a road trip with her parents and learns about the joys of exploration and friendship.

160 pages· 10,909 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 928 ratings
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Road Trips Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about road trips for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Oh No, Gotta Go!

Ages 5–8 · 2003

A frantic search for a bathroom leads to unexpected adventures.

Charlie & Mouse Outdoors

Ages 4–8 · 2020

A young boy and his brother go on a road trip with their parents and have various adventures along the way.

Fly High, Fly Guy!

Ages 4–8 · 2008

A boy and his pet fly go on a road trip with his family.

Joe and Sparky Get New Wheels

Ages 5–7 · 2009

A cautious turtle and adventurous giraffe embark on a wild car ride, causing chaos everywhere.

Around America to Win the Vote

Ages 5–8 · 2016

Two suffragists journey across America, facing challenges to spread the message: Votes for Women.

Pete the Cat's Family Road Trip
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Pete the Cat's Family Road Trip

Ages 4–8 · 2020

A family embarks on a road trip across the United States, visiting famous landmarks and experiencing new things together.

Are We There Yet?

Ages 5–6 · 2016

A boy's car ride turns into a time-travel adventure through history's wonders and mysteries.

The Night Before Summer Vacation

Ages 4–8 · 2002

A family packs for vacation, but something crucial is forgotten.

Our Great Big Backyard

Ages 4–8 · 2016

A summer road trip transforms Jane's screen-filled days into a journey of nature's wonders and discovery.

LaRue Across America

Ages 4–8 · 2011

A dog's cruise plans are derailed by a road trip with cats. Can he escape?

The Berenstain Bears: We Love Trucks!

Ages 4–8 · 2013

A group of bears go on a road trip to Farmer Ben's farm and see various vehicles along the way.

The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Car Trip

Ages 4–8 · 2006

Cubs dread a road trip through Bear Country with eager parents.

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Road Trips Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about road trips for developing and independent readers.

Never Say Genius

Ages 9–12 · 2012

Twins on a wild road trip face bizarre dangers and a relentless villain.

Ms. Pennypickle's Puzzle Quest

Ages 8–12 · 2025

A twelve-year-old trivia enthusiast wins a mysterious prize from a retro arcade game that sets off a chain of events leading to a cross-country road trip with his estranged older brother.

¡Vamos a dar una vuelta!

Ages 5–8 · 2012

A careful elephant and a carefree pig's road trip plans go hilariously awry.

Katt vs. Dogg

Ages 8–13 · 2019

Lost in the woods, a dogg and a katt must overcome rivalry to survive.

Sanitized for Your Protection

Ages 8–12 · 2015

A cross-country trip turns chaotic as Timmy faces unexpected challenges.

When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Peach Pie
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When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Peach Pie

Ages 9–12 · 2021

A family road trip turns into a pie-selling adventure with unexpected challenges.

Five Survive
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Five Survive

Ages 14–18 · 2022

Six friends, one killer. Who will survive the night?

The True Meaning of Smekday

Ages 8–12 · 2007

A girl and an alien mechanic embark on a wild quest to save Earth from invasion.

Wrong Way Summer

Ages 8–12 · 2020

A girl questions her father's tales on a road trip that blurs fantasy and reality.

Run Away With Me

Ages 14–18 · 2025

Two runaways, a Mustang, and a dangerous cross-country escape. Can they outrun their pasts?

The Witch Tree Symbol

Ages 8–12 · 1955

A mysterious symbol leads a detective into danger and superstition in Amish country.

Places We've Never Been
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Places We've Never Been

Ages 13–17 · 2022

A road trip rekindles old friendships and sparks unexpected romance.

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