Are you planning a cross-country road trip? Do you need an awesome road trip playlist to get you started? Read on for all the best road trip songs for hitting the road.

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If there's one thing I've learned from all our traveling, it's:

Never underestimate the power of a good road trip playlist.

Whether you're hitting the road alone for the first time, cruising along the beach with the windows open for a much overdue adventure, or trying to stay alert on your final stretch to your own bed, the right combination of tunes can make all the difference.

(Did you catch our boozy Bourbon Trail Playlist?)

We're currently in the middle of an epic three-week van trip across the Southeastern United States from Asheville to Austin, and today I'm sharing my epic road trip playlist.

So, what's in a playlist? Well, we like an on-theme combination of hits to keep it exciting and keep your mind engaged. We also strongly prefer uptempo jams that are easy to sing along with to keep from zoning out or getting sleepy. And, finally, we like to mix up our genres to add some spice in there.

You'll find the complete list below, but let's be real, you'd probably prefer to just hit play on our Road Trip Spotify Playlist and get back on the road. Am I right?