One Epic Trip to All 50
Embarking on an EPIC journey to all fifty states is for those who aim to experience it all—within a single adventure! This trip could span less than 50 days or stretch across several years. Unlike the Fastest Trip to All 50, an EPIC route takes longer, as it often includes iconic landmarks and explores states beyond just crossing their borders. For some, it even means selling their home, investing in an RV, and embracing the open road!
Some common goals are: 50 states in 50 days, 50 states in one summer, 50 states in 100 days, 50 states in 50 weeks/one year, one night in each state, a week in each state, all 50 state capitols
USA TODAY Team
March 16 - September 10, 1987
Start –Potosi, Missouri
Finish – White House, Washington D.C.
Total Time – 60 days
interviews with citizens and governors in every state
Plain Talk Across the US by Allen Neuharth
Chadwick and Amanda Jones
Summer 2024
Start – Virginia
Finish – Maryland
Total Time – 37 days
Chris McKay
Solo trip
October/November 2019
Start – Nebraska/Iowa
Finish – Four Corners
Duration - 50 days
51 Capitols in 51 days
Start – June 28, 2014, Salem, OR
Finish – August 17, 2014 Olympia, WA
Duration - 51 days
volksmarch in each capital city or capitol
Afif Abla, 48 Contiguous States
July/August 2017
Start – JFK, New York
Finish – JFK, New York
Duration - 39 days
Randal Olson (theoretical)
Start/Finish – round trip, start anywhere on the route
Duration - 9 1/2 days straight driving, likely a 2-3 month trip
