We are taking a bit of a road trip! Yay!
When you stuff four kids and two adults into a car for hours on end, you need a few distractions to stop you all losing your minds. These road trip drawing prompts will help with that!
When we go on long car trips we usually pack a few small toys (dino crayons like the ones in the photo above double as toys and crayons! – affiliate link), some books, stickers, pens and pencils along with the kids’ journals and some drawing activities.
We do take screens and devices, and we love audio books too, but for long trips the kids need more than just a screen to stare at, so having a stash of ‘car friendly’ activities will make the road trip a lot less stressful for everyone.
Free Printable Road Trip Drawing Prompts.
For a recent long trip I made up some new drawing prompts that are perfect for a road trip.
Does the road end at a castle? Or maybe it goes to the beach?
Download the ‘Where does the road go?’ drawing prompt here.
What will your speed sign say? What new sign could you create?
Download the ‘Make your own road signs.’ drawing prompt here.
Are there boxes of chocolates in the back of the truck? Or maybe a zoo animal??
Download the ‘What’s in the truck?’ drawing prompt here.
Is there a car coming down the road? Or perhaps there is a group of monkeys riding bikes?
Download the ‘Who is driving down the road?’ drawing prompt here.
Drawing prompts are a great way to encourage reluctant drawers. They give a starting point to spark the imaginative, but still allow for lots of free thinking and creativity. There is no right or wrong ways to draw with these prompts. If your child wants to draw a herd of purple elephants coming down the road, or a sign that says ‘no parents allowed’ that’s awesome! Just let them enjoy the process.
These road trip drawing prompts will save your sanity on your next care ride, or maybe just the next rainy day!
How do you keep your kids busy on long car trips?
If you like these drawing prompts then check out our free printable robot drawing prompts! 
Find more fun drawing activities here.
Melissa says
Thanks for these! They will definitely come in handy on our next road trip :)
Marla k says
I love this post! What a great idea, giving each kid a clipboard!!!!
Kate Lloyd says
Sometimes I think you read my mind Kate. This is a ‘game’ we always play in the car but without the drawing bits and pieces. This has added a whole new level to our game – thank you so much!!!!
Bek @ Just For Daisy says
These are AWESOME Kate! I love them oh so much! Sharing sharing sharing! :)
Maxabella says
You sure are one talented lady. x
Claireyh says
Hello new ebook – the Car Busy Book.
Stephanie says
Great Idea! My boys have a clip board for the car and trips that is 1/2 the size of a piece of paper ( thetripclip.com ). They love it!!
Jodie @ Growing Book by Book says
I absolutely love these. What a great idea to encourage creative thinking and keep the kids busy in the car.
Jeanine says
Katie, I absolutely admire your creativity! And thank you muchly of or your kindness in sharing it with us :D Happy Weekend to you! I’m certain the kids will have much fun with these (I am going to print them & print second copy with page cover for playdough creations too;)
Anne says
Love these! SO cute and lots of space to draw. Perfect for our trip…
Aubrey says
These are great! Thanks for providing such a great resource. I found you through Pinterest, and I am printing out copies now for our summer vacation! Woo hoo!
jessi says
genius! thanks for these. we have a 10 hour ride to myrtle beach with an almost 7, almost 4 and almost 1 year old… i’m going to need all the help i can get!
gina says
These are so much fun! Love them.
Andrea says
LOVE THIS! Thank you for sharing! I came across this on pinterest and I think I have to sign up for your newsletter now :)
ohamanda says
These are great! Thank you!!