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The 10 best states for road trips this summer, ranked

Talia LakritzJun 26, 2023, 22:22 IST

The Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina.anthony heflin/Shutterstock

WalletHub released a report ranking the best US states for summer road trips.
States were ranked according to 32 metrics in three categories: costs, safety, and activities.

Summer is road-trip season, and with seemingly endless destinations to choose from, WalletHub released a new report ranking the best US states for summer road trips.

All 50 states were ranked according to 32 metrics across three categories: costs, safety, and activities. By examining factors such as gas prices, road quality, crime rates, and the total amount of national parkland, WalletHub scored each state for its summer road-trip potential.

Here are the top 10 best states for summer road trips.

10. Maine

A road in Maine.Laura Zamfirescu/500px/Getty Images

9. Minnesota

A rural road in Minnesota.Grant Faint/Getty Images

8. Wyoming

Grand Teton, Wyoming.Angel McNall/Getty Images

7. Florida

Miami Beach, Florida.bloodua/iStock/Getty Images Plus

6. Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana.John Coletti/Getty Images

5. Idaho

Lewiston, Idaho.Jennifer_Sharp/Getty Images

4. Ohio

The skyline of Cincinnati, Ohio.Getty Images

3. North Carolina

The Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina.anthony heflin/Shutterstock

2. New York

The town of Catskill, New York.Getty Images/ChrisBoswell

1. Texas

Big Bend National Park in Texas.DenisTangneyJr/Getty Images

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