10 BEST Western USA Road Trips You Need to Drive in 2026

From misty coastlines to glowing canyons, these are the 10 BEST road trips in the Western United States — complete with full routes, must-stop spots, and the insider tips most travelers miss. Whether you're planning a weekend escape or the trip of a lifetime, this is your ultimate Western road trip bucket list. ROUTES COVERED IN THIS VIDEO: Oregon Coast Highway / Route 101 Beartooth Highway (Montana to Yellowstone) Colorado's Million Dollar Highway Going-to-the-Sun Road, Glacier National Park Utah's Mighty 5 (Zion, Bryce, Capitol Reef, Canyonlands, Arches) California's Pacific Coast Highway / Big Sur The Grand Circle (Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon, Monument Valley) U.S. Route 50 — The Loneliest Road in America Olympic Peninsula Loop, Washington Las Vegas to the National Parks #RoadTrip #WesternUSA #TravelItinerary