The 5 Best Apps to Make Every Road Trip Easier

Take the stress out of planning a road trip with these genius phone apps that will make your journey go a lot smoother

Back in the day, planning a road trip meant grabbing the atlas and mapping out your route, booking hotels in advance, and stopping at a restaurant at the turnoff you passed while everyone in the car was hungry.

Then came the handheld GPS devices, followed by the smartphone days. Suddenly, mapping your route was a breeze - and thanks to a slew of apps that have popped up, finding the best food, having in-car entertainment everyone can ...