The travel sites that AI chose for us for the 2027 travel season.
Sun Valley, Idaho
Best time: June–September
Distance: 260 miles
Drive Time: 4.5–5 hours
Grade Difficulty: 2/5 (mostly interstate, mild valley climbs)
Fuel Cost: 260 miles / 18 mpg = 14.4 gallons → ≈ $58
Jackson, Wyoming
Best time: June–September
Distance: 300 miles
Drive Time: 5–5.5 hours
Grade Difficulty: 3–4/5 (mountain passes, major highways)
Fuel Cost: 300 miles / 18 mpg = 16.7 gallons → ≈ $67
West Yellowstone, Idaho/Montana
Best time: June–September
Distance: 320 miles
Drive Time: 4.5–5 hours
Grade Difficulty: 3–4/5 (steady climbs on US‑20)
Fuel Cost: 320 miles / 18 mpg = 17.8 gallons → ≈ $71
South Lake Tahoe, California
Best time: June–September
Distance: 580 miles
Drive Time: 10 hours (two 5‑hour legs)
Grade Difficulty: 3/5 (Spooner Summit ~6–7%)
Fuel Cost: 580 miles / 18 mpg = 32.2 gallons → ≈ $129
Avila Beach, California
Best time: April–October
Distance: 800 miles
Drive Time: 15 hours (three 5‑hour legs)
Grade Difficulty: 3/5 (Cajon Pass ~6%)
Fuel Cost: 800 miles / 18 mpg = 44.4 gallons → ≈ $178
Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta
Best time: July–September
Distance: 650 miles
Drive Time: 10 hours (two 5‑hour legs)
Grade Difficulty: 3/5 (rolling hills, no major passes)
Fuel Cost: 650 miles / 18 mpg = 36.1 gallons → ≈ $144
Regina, Saskatchewan
Best time: June–September
Distance: 900 miles
Drive Time: 15 hours (three 5‑hour legs)
Grade Difficulty: 2–3/5 (prairie driving)
Fuel Cost: 900 miles / 18 mpg = 50 gallons → ≈ $200
Branson, Missouri
Best time: May–October
Distance: 1,250 miles
Drive Time: 20 hours (four 5‑hour legs)
Grade Difficulty: 2–3/5 (mostly interstate)
Fuel Cost: 1,250 miles / 18 mpg = 69.4 gallons → ≈ $278
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
Best time: April–October
Distance: 1,600 miles
Drive Time: 25 hours (five 5‑hour legs)
Grade Difficulty: 3/5 (Appalachian grades on major highways)
Fuel Cost: 1,600 miles / 18 mpg = 88.9 gallons → ≈ $356
Lake of the Ozarks State Park, Missouri
Best time: May–September
Distance: 1,200 miles
Drive Time: 18–20 hours (four 5‑hour legs)
Grade Difficulty: 2–3/5 (interstate + rolling hills)
Fuel Cost: 1,200 miles / 18 mpg = 66.7 gallons → ≈ $267