Searching for some amazing driving songs? Here are the 10 best road trip songs of all time!
Long road trips are the best! Chatting, spending time with family, playing games, listening to music… Oop- MUSIC?! Almost forgot…! Going on a long road trip without a long road trip playlist is a howler! So, to save you some time, we’ve put together an ultimate list of good road trip songs. So grab your earphones and dive in!
Undoubtedly, listening to music is one of the most fun ways to stay entertained while on the road. There’s another unique way to stay engaged while you drive. What’s that? Well, you can play road trip trivia. Check out this list of 50 fun road trip trivia questions and answers for inspiration.
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Best Road Trip Songs
Holiday Road
This song is one of the classic road trip songs and my personal favorite. Young or Old, this song will take you back to your days and will make you sway to the beat. Holiday Road is from the classic movie, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. It’s perfect for some lively fun in your car!
Artist:Â Lindsey Buckingham
Album:Â National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
Released:Â 1983
Genre:Â Rock
Shut Up And Drive
This song will have you shouting, cheering, and singing along in seconds. Catchy Music and lyrics, this is sure to blow your mind. You’re sure to want to dance along! So, listen to the song, and shut up and drive 😉
Artist: Rihanna
Album: Good Girl Gone Bad: Reloaded
Released: 2008
Genre: Pop
Awards: People’s Choice Award for Favorite R&B Song
Road To Nowhere
This rock song talking about the haunts of past life will have you singing your heart out…As said, The Road To Nowhere leads to himself. Ozzy’s voice and the music merge to form a perfect connection between him to the rockers. Perfect for lazy and drowsy moods in the car.
Artist: Ozzy Osbourne
Album: No More Tears
Released: 1991
Genre: Metal
On The Road Again
The classic Willie Nelson…Your heart will jump and do cartwheels as you listen to this song. Relaxing and Fun, this song is one of the best travel songs for your long road trips. So go get on the road again!
Artist: Willie Nelson
Album: Honeysuckle Rose
Released: 1980
Genre: Country
Nominations: Academy Award for Best Music (Original Song); Grammy Award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance
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Highway To Hell
This song is gonna take you down the Highway To Hell. Got that? Sorry, a bit bad at puns! But, really, this song is the definition of epicness. The lyrics will have you shocked and thinking who wrote them… If you’re wondering, the songwriters are Bon Scott, Angus Young, and Malcolm Young.
Artist: AC/DC
Album: Highway To Hell
Released: 1979
Genre: Rock
Nominations: Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance
I’ve Been Everywhere
Well, Johnny Cash has been EVERYWHERE. That’s for sure. Have you? Well, if you haven’t, listening to this song will surely make you want to. The names of so many different places will have you searching them up.
Artist: Johnny Cash
Album: Unchained
Released: 1996
Genre: Country Music, Classic Country
Drive My Car
A rock song, impressively mastered into a love song! Super duper fun and engaging, you’ll wanna listen to it on repeat. Don’t care who’s listening, just sing your heart out today with the classic Beatles.
Artist: The Beatles
Album: Rubber Soul
Released: 1965
Genre: Rock, Pop
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Old Town Road
Old Town Road is a song about a man riding his horse down the old town road. He’s sassy, and nobody can stop him (so he says). The classic Billy The Rockstar has done his magic once again, with Lil Nas X.
Artist: Lil Nas X
Featured artist: Billy Ray Cyrus
Album: 7
Released: 2019
Genres: Country rap, Pop
By The Time I Get To Phoenix
This song is about the things a girl would do by the time the guy reaches her in Phoenix. Vintage Glenny has put in a pinch of pop and lots of romance. The perfect pairing.
Artist: Glen Campbell
Album: By The I Get To Phoenix
Genres: Country music, Pop
Drive South
This song is about driving south with your lover by your side. Driving with your lover is romantic, isn’t it? So is this song. Romantic and Rock mix.
Artist: John Hiatt
Album: Slow Turning
Released: 1988
Genres: Rock
Hope our selection of the best road trip songs will enhance your playlist.
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