How much is too much?

I pull a 5th wheel. I can do 500 miles a day if it's away from major cities. We get up early and go. If we did 250 to 300 miles we'd be in by noon.
400 is very comfortable for me but like you say everyone is different.

dcason wrote:
Sometimes it is necessary to drive more than that. As hubby says, I don't want to be sitting around a walmart just waiting for tomorrow because we hit the mileage.

X2. Sometimes you must use common sense.

I like to stay off the interstate and travel the side roads. But, if you're going to the west coast 300 or more miles a day is doable. But not fun. I like to see America.

I feel it depends on the driver,me 400 is good , we leave early and then hunt for our over night stop ,either a cracker barrel or a CG.

I planned on about 250 miles a day myself. want to get to campground about 3 pm and set up/relax etc. if you have to go 400 miles a day, fly instead. it is much different than just driving a car and hitting a motel.
bumpy

Sometimes it is necessary to drive more than that. As hubby says, I don't want to be sitting around a walmart just waiting for tomorrow because we hit the mileage.

When we go from NY to Colorado, he drives and our first stop is west of Chicago...which is long...

We limit our long days to 250 miles, most of the time it is 150-200. We sight see and take 2 lane roads whenever possible. When we travel it is for the enjoyment of the trip, not to get from A to B as fast as possible. It take us 7 days to travel the 1550 miles when we go to see our son. We used to do the 300-400 mile days, but all one sees is highway. For us that is not enjoyable. We have slowed down and now take our time to see this wonderful country, stopping often to read historical markers, look at the scenery at turnouts, etc. I have a great despise for freeways so I am always planning our trips on side roads to see new country.

Now all that being said, if you are under a time crunch of say 2-3 weeks and want to go coast to coast because you what you want to see is on the other coast then yes, you have to drive 300-400 miles a day and it is doable. I know a guy who is horns to the wind and does 600-700 miles a day pulling 5er, because for him the driving is an inconvenience, the fun is at his destination. We would never make a trip together LOL.

So you need to decide "why" you are making the trip, that will then set your daily travel goals. Good Luck and above all be safe in your travels.

I was an on the road salesman for over 40 years before retiring in 2013. I drove from 60,000 to 80,000 miles per year. I still enjoy long driving days.

My wife says "Not with me!" So we normally travel 250-300 per day. Sometimes stretch it out to 400. 250 is relaxing and you shouldn't feel "whupped" at the end of the day.

Travel safely!