An annual study on the best states for a summer road trip just came out! Pack up the car and grab the snacks it is time to hit the road! The question is where is your vacation destination going to be?

An annual study by WalletHub on the best states for a summer road trip just came out.  And Delaware, America's "First State," ranked LAST. Who came in first? Minnesota. Would have never guessed that. As for Montana... we came in at a solid 46 out of the 50 states. Personally, I don't think that is right. We are the last best place so maybe we are just trying to hold on to that title.... the Last Best Place is an unofficial nickname for the Montana.

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The study looks at 32 different factors in three categories:  Costs, safety, and how many attractions or activities there are.  Like national parks, amusement parks, beaches, lakes, and scenic drives.

The top 10 best summer road trip states in 2025 are:  Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Utah, Louisiana, Florida, Idaho, Texas, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania. As for the 10 WORST states for road trips are:  Delaware, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, Montana, Hawaii, California, New Mexico, Arkansas, and Maryland. While Louisiana is the cheapest road trip state. Idaho is the safest of all the states and California has the most stuff to do.

If you're wondering, the LEAST safe states for road trips are and may want to avoid for safety reasons New Mexico, South Carolina, and Tennessee.  And the states with the least amount of stuff to do stuff to do are Vermont, Rhode Island, and sleepy sleepy little Delaware.