Morning: Leave St. Louis early and head west on I‑70, stopping in Kansas City for a quick fuel top‑up and breakfast. The drive is smooth, and you’ll enjoy the rolling plains as you cross Missouri.
Afternoon: Continue on I‑35 north, crossing into Kansas and then South Dakota. Stop at the scenic Fort Riley Museum for a short stretch and lunch in Manhattan, KS.
Evening: Arrive at the Sioux Falls KOA, settle into your RV site, and enjoy a relaxing dinner by the falls.
Find HotelsMorning: Drive the 3‑hour stretch from Sioux Falls to the Badlands Entrance Station. Pay the park fee and head straight to the Badlands Loop Road for panoramic views.
Afternoon: Explore the iconic White River Overlook and take a short hike to the Notch Trail, spotting ancient fossils and prairie wildlife.
Evening: Catch the sunset at Pinnacle Overlook, then camp at the Cedar Pass Campground under a starry sky.
Find HotelsMorning: Depart Badlands early and head west on US‑85, crossing into Wyoming. Stop for coffee in Buffalo, WY.
Afternoon: Arrive at the North Entrance of Yellowstone, drive to Mammoth Hot Springs and wander the terraces.
Evening: Set up camp at Mammoth Campground, enjoy a campfire dinner, and listen for wildlife at night.
Find HotelsMorning: Visit the famous Old Faithful geyser and watch its eruption, then stroll the nearby boardwalks.
Afternoon: Head to the Grand Prismatic Spring at Midway Geyser Basin for vivid colors, then have lunch at the West Thumb Visitor Center.
Evening: Drive south to Grand Teton National Park, checking in at Colter Bay Campground for a peaceful night by the lake.
Find HotelsMorning: Hike the scenic Jenny Lake Loop, with options to take a shuttle boat across the lake for a shorter trek.
Afternoon: Drive the Signal Mountain Summit Road for sweeping valley views, stopping for a picnic at the summit.
Evening: Return to the campsite, relax by the fire, and enjoy stargazing over the Teton peaks.
Find HotelsMorning: Begin the 7‑hour drive north on US‑89, crossing the scenic Bighorn Mountains.
Afternoon: Arrive at the West Glacier Entrance, set up at West Glacier Campground, and take a short walk on the Trail of the Cedars.
Evening: Dine at the campground’s kitchen and prepare for the next day’s mountain road adventure.
Find HotelsMorning: Drive the iconic Going‑to‑the‑Sun Road, stopping at the Logan Pass Visitor Center and the Hidden Lake Overlook for breathtaking vistas.
Afternoon: Hike the Hidden Lake Trail, spotting marmots and alpine wildflowers, then descend to the Lake McDonald shoreline.
Evening: Begin the return leg, staying overnight at the North Dakota KOA in Bismarck to break up the drive.
Find HotelsMorning: Depart Bismarck and head south on I‑90, crossing into Nebraska.
Afternoon: Stop for lunch in Kearney, NE, and stretch your legs at the Great Platte River Road Archway.
Evening: Arrive back in St. Louis, unload the RV, and reflect on an unforgettable northern adventure.
Find HotelsTo extend the trip, add an extra day at Glacier to explore the Two Lake Loop or a day in Yellowstone’s Grand Canyon area. If you need to shorten the itinerary, skip the Grand Teton segment and head straight from Yellowstone to Glacier, or replace Glacier with a day‑trip to the nearby Mount Rushmore region for a quicker return.