Planning a two-week friend road trip sounds like the adventure of a lifetime—until someone wants to camp under the stars while another insists on boutique hotels, and your budgets are all over the map. Whether you're dreaming of cruising the Pacific Coast Highway or exploring Route 66, planning a road trip with friends means balancing everyone's expectations. This guide will help you plan an epic journey that keeps everyone happy, your friendships intact, and your wallets reasonably full. Before you even think about routes and playlists, gather your crew for a planning session. Virtual works too! Start by creating a shared Google Doc or Notion page where everyone can contribute ideas and see updates in real-time. Set your non-negotiables early. Have each person list their must-sees, absolute deal-breakers, and budget range. This prevents the dreaded "I thought we all agreed on this" arguments three days into your trip. Use a simple template where everyone ranks priorities from 1-10 for…