I'm looking for an App that uses (preferably) Google Maps that can show me the elevation of a particular route or highway.I would like to know in advance what route would have the least amount of climb.The App is for Android mobile devices not desktop, I believe there is something for the desktop version.Thanks in advance.Ron W.On edit, I do have the truckers book that shows tunel heights, major slope changes etc. But an App would be best.

Have you tried google earth for android. I have not just know it exists.

Never seen anything like that in Google Play Store. Personally I just dont see a need either? Maybe Im missing something.

Look for Google Earth in the app store.Once loaded go to settings and fix it how you want.https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.earth&hl=enI use it on iPad and it shows elevation.You must be online to use it though.CORRECTIONIt only indicates how high off the road you are viewing from.Tip off was when it told me my elevation was 28 miles, useless really.

Although elevation is a factor, grade is the more important number if you are concerned about climbs. A lower elevation pass may have a steeper grade (and harder climb) than a higher pass.

I'm not sure if the android app will do it but regular PC based Google Earth will show you the elevation of a route.Just right click on the route and it will offer an elevation profile. I wouldn't trust it for survey purposes but good enough to get an idea of the graedes and elevation.

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Bill_Satellite
Explorer II
Aug 27, 2015
If you can get by with Google Earth on your laptop, you can plan a route and then "right" click on the route and select the Elevation Profile option. It's so cool to be able to visualize the route ahead of you.
rjsurfer
Explorer
Aug 28, 2015
Bill.Satellite wrote:
If you can get by with Google Earth on your laptop, you can plan a route and then "right" click on the route and select the Elevation Profile option. It's so cool to be able to visualize the route ahead of you.

That's exactly what I would like but on an Android tablet or phone.

Ron W.
rjsurfer
Explorer
Aug 28, 2015
Op back,

Found this App

http://www.doogal.co.uk/RouteElevation.php

Designed for the UK but will work for US, just slide over the Atlantic B-)

Tried going from Jackson Hole to Idaho over the Teton Pass and it worked like a charm.

Ron W.
More_To_See
Explorer
Aug 28, 2015
Reminds me of a altitude request years ago for somebody wanting to travel up 395 on the east side of the Sierra Nevada. They were traveling with a family member having a health issue and had to stay below a certain altitude. Whether it was COPD or emphysema or whatever I don't know but an altitude app for them sure would have been handy for traveling out west. And I did wonder why oxygen would not have been their solution.

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