5-Day Scenic Road Trip from Fall River, MA to St. George, UT via Chicago

Day 1: Fall River to Cleveland

Fall River, MA to Cleveland, OH on June 10, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast at The Breakfast Club

Start with a comforting New England breakfast at The Breakfast Club, fueling your journey west.
USD25, 1h0m

8:00am

Drive to Cleveland

Depart Fall River and travel approximately 8.5 hours west along I-90 through New York and Pennsylvania towards Cleveland.
USD45 (fuel & tolls), 8h30m

4:30pm

Visit Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Explore music legends at Cleveland’s waterfront museum, open until 5pm.
USD30, 1h0m

6:00pm

Dinner at Mabel’s BBQ

Enjoy a flavorful barbecue meal in a lively Cleveland setting.
USD35, 1h30m

7:30pm

Overnight stay in Cleveland

Rest at a downtown hotel in preparation for Chicago.
USD120, Overnight

Day 2: Cleveland to Chicago

Cleveland, OH to Chicago, IL on June 11, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at West Side Market Café

Grab fresh pastries and coffee in Cleveland’s historic market before hitting the road.
USD20, 1h0m

8:30am

Drive to Chicago

Enjoy a 5-hour scenic drive heading west via I-90, passing Indiana’s farmlands to reach Chicago.
USD40 (fuel & tolls), 5h0m

1:30pm

Lunch at Giordano’s Pizza

Enjoy Chicago’s classic deep-dish pizza at this famed local chain.
USD25, 1h0m

2:30pm

Visit Millennium Park

Stroll iconic landmarks like Cloud Gate and the Jay Pritzker Pavilion.
Free, 2h0m

4:30pm

Explore Navy Pier

Relax by Lake Michigan on Chicago’s famous pier, with shops and rides open until 9pm.
Free entry, rides USD10-15, 1h30m

6:00pm

Dinner at Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria

Savor another classic Chicago-style pizza with buttery crusts and rich toppings.
USD30, 1h30m

7:30pm

Overnight stay in Chicago

Stay at a downtown hotel to rest for the next day.
USD160, Overnight

Day 3: Chicago to St. Louis

Chicago, IL to St. Louis, MO on June 12, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast at Wildberry Pancakes and Cafe

Enjoy a fresh and filling breakfast to start the day.
USD25, 1h0m

8:00am

Drive to St. Louis

Travel approximately 5 hours south on I-55 through Illinois farmland towards the Gateway Arch.
USD30 (fuel), 5h0m

1:00pm

Lunch at Pappy’s Smokehouse

Treat yourself to award-winning Memphis-style BBQ in St. Louis.
USD25, 1h0m

2:00pm

Visit Gateway Arch

Experience the iconic 630-foot monument featuring tram rides and exhibits, open until 6pm.
USD15, 2h0m

4:30pm

Explore Forest Park

Relax in this expansive urban park including gardens and museums, open until sunset.
Free, 1h30m

6:30pm

Dinner at Bogart’s Smokehouse

Enjoy southern comfort food and live blues music in a casual atmosphere.
USD30, 1h30m

8:00pm

Overnight stay in St. Louis

Relax in a central hotel ready for the next travel day.
USD130, Overnight

Day 4: St. Louis to Albuquerque

St. Louis, MO to Albuquerque, NM on June 13, 2025

6:30am

Breakfast at Crown Candy Kitchen

Start with classic diner fare at this historic St. Louis spot.
USD20, 1h0m

7:30am

Drive to Albuquerque

Embark on a long 12-hour drive southwest along I-44 and I-40 through Oklahoma and Texas into New Mexico.
USD70 (fuel & tolls), 12h0m

7:30pm

Dinner and overnight in Albuquerque

Enjoy a late dinner featuring New Mexican cuisine at Sadie’s of New Mexico, then rest overnight.
USD35, Overnight

Day 5: Albuquerque to St. George

Albuquerque, NM to St. George, UT on June 14, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast at Frontier Restaurant

Enjoy a casual southwestern breakfast before departing.
USD15, 1h0m

8:00am

Drive to St. George

Travel approximately 8 hours northwest via I-40 and I-15 through Flagstaff and scenic desert landscapes to St. George.
USD40 (fuel), 8h0m

4:00pm

Check into hotel and relax

Rest after the day's drive with some downtime in downtown St. George.
USD130, 1h0m

5:00pm

Visit Snow Canyon State Park

Explore beautiful red rock formations and trails, open until sunset.
USD15, 2h0m

7:30pm

Dinner at Cliffside Restaurant

Dine on the patio with stunning views of St. George and its red rocks.
USD40, 1h30m