Staycations. We've all heard it. Who can blame you from wanting to save money given the United States' current financial situation? Whether you are looking to take a quick road trip or spend a few days discovering the countryside, we've got the tools to help.

Plot your path using Google maps and then move on to budgeting. Find gas prices in the area you'll be traveling and use our handy gas gouge-o-meter to figure out costs. From here, it's smooth sailing. Check-out the weather using the national forecast map and enjoy our picks for best road music.

Now it's time to relax, you've earned it!

Don't be surprised that, as you head out of the city or into downtown gas prices start to change. Be prepared and know how much you'll spend in gas before hand. Use the search tool (above) to find gas prices in the areas you will be traveling and then our "gas gouge-o-meter" (below) to calculate just how much this road trip will cost.

National Weather Forecast

Nothing ruins a good road trip like bad weather. Make sure you know before you hit the pavement. Check out our national weather map below.

Road Trippin'

Where are you headed on your next road trip?

  • Into the city.
  • Out to the country-side.
  • To the beach.
  • To a national or state park.

Top 10 in-car navigation systems Photos

Top 10 in-car navigation systems
Global marketing service J.D. Power and Associates recently released its annual findings of consumers' favorite factory installed automotive navigation systems. Considering factors like ease of use, system routing, system appearance, voice directions, navigation display screen and speed of system, survey participants ranked the following vehicles and their systems the top 10 for 2008.