30 Classic Family Road Trip Movies You Need to See

You knew this was going to be number one on the list! An oldies but a Goldie, this 1983 classic film follows the Griswald family on an epic American road trip to visit Wally World, that’s nothing but a disaster but packed full of laughs.

Fans of the National Lampoon series may also want to try the next-generation sequel set in 2015, Vacation.

Life is indeed a highway! You’ll all be singing along to Tom Cochrane in this animated classic.

Hotshot rookie racing car Lightning McQueen is headed to his tie-breaker Piston Cup championship race in California. However, driver Mack falls asleep and McQueen finds himself lost on old Route 66 but finding himself and what makes a champion racer.

If this doesn’t want to make you pop in a car and head for the glory of the open road, nothing will! (see our favorite spots in Arizona to relive classic moments from the movie!)

Toy Story is a classic kid’s movie that they will love watching on their road trip adventure. You may even find yourself following allow to this family favorite! Download the whole series for hours and hours of road trip entertainment!

Annie has been a popular classic movie that both kids and adults have enjoyed throughout the years. This version takes the classic and makes it more up to time but still features little orphan Annie and her red hair on an exciting adventure.

Worried the Baker family is drifting apart, Dad Tom plans one last family vacation at Lake Winnetka.

What can go wrong when you have a family of 12 kids and take part in a competition with another family? Actually, a lot, which is what makes this movie a barrel full of laughs.

Alvin and his brothers are headed out on an adventure as they race to Miami to keep their family together. Full of musical adventures and fun, Alvin always makes a road trip interesting.

Watch as Kermit leaves his Florida swamp to seek out his Hollywood dreams in show business! The Muppets are a classic collection of characters that we can all love and enjoy and make the perfect road trip companion.

Follow along with identical twins separated at birth as they switch places to try and reunite their parents with this classic family film.

Little Rascals is a ’90s film that many loved, and it follows the story of Alfalfa and his friends on their journey through being a kid.

One of the most popular movies for kids, following along with Moana as she sets sail will make a great road trip movie to watch. Moana is a movie about family, love, and courage.

Full of laughs, Rio made its debut in 2011 and has been a favorite for many children. The movie follows Blu, a macaw, who is loveable and friendly and thinks he is the only one of his kind left.

A funny musical that’s been a classic for years, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is a fun movie that kids of all ages can enjoy.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is the name of the magical car that’s found in the scrapyard that the kids convince their father to rebuild. Once rebuilt, everyone goes on a magical adventure as their dad tells the story of how the car got its powers.

Oh Mr Bean! Misunderstandings and unfortunate mistakes seem to follow British TV star Mr Bean wherever he goes. You’ll laugh and cringe as he heads on his vacation to Cannes on French Riviera.

Holiday misadventures abound, Kevin’s already been left at home when his family flew off to Paris, could they possibly forget Kevin AGAIN? From mistaken flights to fancy hotels and catching crooks, Home Alone 2 is largely set in New York, definitely a great one for getting you in the mood for a festive season vacation.

No, we don’t talk about Bruno! But if you haven’t been swept away yet by this Disney classic released last year, it’s time to get it downloaded as you’re in for a real treat.

The Madrigals are an extraordinary family living in Columbia and Mirabel, well, she’s just ordinary. But can she save the magic that surrounds their home?

So many life lessons and just a beautiful story. Carl Fredricksen finally fulfills his lifelong dream, flying away to South America in his balloon-powered house, but doesn’t expect a stowaway boy named Russell to be joining his adventure.

A cross country move follows the emotions inside 11-year-old Riley’s mind. Moving to a new city can be tough; but can be San Francisco be all that bad? I think we all undeniably have a little Joy and Sadness sitting in our head’s HQ. Another one to bring the tissues!

Based on the Novel of the same name, a remake of the 1956 classic, the eccentric Phileas Fogg sets out on a daring challenge to circumnavigate the globe (sans modern-day commercial aircraft!) in just 80 days.

Abigail is a 7-year-old that gets the opportunity to compete in a California beauty pageant. From Alburquerque to Redondo Beach follow the dysfunctional Hoover family dealing with crushed dreams, heartbreaks, and a broken-down VW bus. Laugh and cry along with this heartwarming family road trip movie.

(Another one that is surprisingly rated R, due to frequent profanity, but your mature teens should definitely enjoy it)