Great Songs For Your Next Road Trip

NPR | By Stephen Thompson,

Marissa Lorusso, Candice Kortkamp, Mike Katzif, Jessica Reedy

Published July 7, 2025 at 9:23 AM EDT

A man drives a vintage automobile down a highway June 27, 2007 in Colorado.

If you're thinking about taking a road trip, you're going to need some road trip music. You might need a pick-me-up, a distraction, or something for when you need a break from podcasts. But if you're headed out on the road, we're here to help with three songs to blast on your next road trip.

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Stephen Thompson is a host, writer and reviewer for NPR Music and Pop Culture Happy Hour. He appears frequently on All Songs Considered and NPR newsmagazines.

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