Cross‑Country Road Trip Itinerary: From 6085 Manor Lane to Citrus Heights, CA

Day 1: Arrival in Union, MO

Morning: Depart from 6085 Manor Lane and head west on I‑70, enjoying rolling farmlands and the first glimpse of the Missouri River valley.

Afternoon: Make a brief stop at the Kansas City skyline for photos, then continue toward Union, passing through the historic downtown of Columbia, MO.

Evening: Arrive at 1012 Pinehurst Lane, Union, MO. Settle in, enjoy a relaxed dinner, and rest for the next day’s drive.

Day 2: Union, MO → Denver, CO

Morning: Leave Union and cruise through Kansas, stopping in Topeka, KS for a quick coffee and a look at the State Capitol.

Afternoon: Continue across the high plains of Colorado, with the Rocky Mountains beginning to appear on the horizon. Arrive in Denver and explore the Denver city center for a short walk.

Evening: Check into a hotel in Denver, enjoy a local dinner, and prepare for the mountain segment of the journey.

Day 3: Denver, CO → Salt Lake City, UT

Morning: Depart Denver on I‑70, winding through the spectacular Rocky Mountain National Park scenery (drive‑through view).

Afternoon: Pause at the Glenwood Canyon scenic overlook for panoramic photos, then press on toward Grand Junction before turning north onto I‑15.

Evening: Arrive in Salt Lake City, settle into lodging, and enjoy an evening stroll around Temple Square.

Day 4: Salt Lake City, UT → Reno, NV

Morning: Head west on I‑80, crossing the expansive Great Salt Lake shoreline for a quick photo stop.

Afternoon: Drive through the iconic Bonneville Salt Flats, then continue across the Sierra Nevada foothills toward Reno.

Evening: Reach Reno, check into your accommodation, and unwind with a dinner in the Riverwalk District.

Day 5: Reno, NV → Citrus Heights, CA (via Napa Valley)

Morning: Depart Reno and travel west on I‑80, crossing the state line into California and stopping briefly at Sacramento Old Town for a historic walk.

Afternoon: Detour north to the famed Napa Valley winery region for a tasting session and vineyard views.

Evening: Continue south to your final destination at 12801 Fair Oaks Blvd, Citrus Heights, CA. Check‑in and celebrate the completion of the journey.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Kansas City skyline – 0.5 hr – $0
• Columbia, MO historic district – 1 hr – $0
• Topeka, KS – 1 hr – $0
• Denver city center – 2 hr – $0
• Rocky Mountain National Park (drive‑through view) – 2 hr – $15 entrance
• Glenwood Canyon scenic overlook – 0.5 hr – $0
• Great Salt Lake – 1 hr – $0
• Bonneville Salt Flats – 1 hr – $0
• Napa Valley winery tasting – 2 hr – $30
• Sacramento Old Town – 1 hr – $0
• Estimated fuel (≈1,800 mi @ 25 mpg, $4.00/gal) – – – $288
• Total Estimated Cost: $333

Tips

If you’d like to shorten the trip, consider skipping the Napa Valley detour and driving directly from Reno to Citrus Heights; this reduces the itinerary to four days. To extend the adventure, add an extra day exploring Denver’s nearby mountain towns (e.g., Boulder or Estes Park) or spend a full day in the Napa Valley region to visit multiple wineries and enjoy local cuisine.