An annual study on the best states for a summer road trip just came out. And Delaware, America’s “First State,” ranked LAST. That isn’t super shocking, it’s so small that you could drive across the whole thing without even realizing it.
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.
According to the results, the best state for a summer road trip this year is Minnesota, and the worst state is Delaware.
The 10 best summer road trip states in 2025 are: Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Utah, Louisiana, Florida, Idaho, Texas, North Carolina. and Pennsylvania.
The 10 WORST states for road trips are: Delaware, Connecticut. Rhode Island. Vermont, Montana, Hawaii, California, New Mexico, Arkansas, and Maryland.
Louisiana is the cheapest road trip state, Idaho is the safest, and California has the most stuff to do.
If you’re wondering, the LEAST safe states for road trips are: New Mexico, South Carolina, and Tennessee. And the states with the LEAST stuff to do are: Vermont, Rhode Island, and sleepy Delaware.
