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Top 100 Most Popular Things People Do on a Road Trip

Friday, July 31, 2026

A past Centumth puzzle. Play it on this page with five guesses, or read the full Top 100 ranking below.

For this list, guess the most common activities and habits people have during a long drive. Valid answers include things you do inside the car (like "Listen to Music" or "Sleep"), classic road trip games (like "I Spy"), essential pit stops (like "Get Gas" or "Use the Bathroom"), and even familiar cliches (like asking "Are we there yet?").

This list was researched and ranked by hand for Centumth. Entries near #1 are the names almost everyone thinks of first. Entries near #100 are true, a little obscure, and still fair if you think sideways. Sources below are the starting point — the final order can include small editorial calls so the daily puzzle stays balanced.

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The full Top 100

  1. #1Listen to Music
  2. #2Sing Along
  3. #3Eat Snacks
  4. #4Sleep
  5. #5Talk
  6. #6Look Out the Window
  7. #7Stop for Gas
  8. #8Use the Bathroom
  9. #9Use GPS
  10. #10Stop at a Rest Stop
  11. #11Play the License Plate Game
  12. #12Play I Spy
  13. #13Drink Coffee
  14. #14Eat Fast Food
  15. #15Listen to Podcasts
  16. #16Listen to Audiobooks
  17. #17Take Pictures
  18. #18Read a Book
  19. #19Play on Phone
  20. #20Argue
  21. #21Ask Are We There Yet
  22. #22Stretch Legs
  23. #23Play 20 Questions
  24. #24Play the Alphabet Game
  25. #25Switch Drivers
  26. #26Pay Tolls
  27. #27Watch a Movie
  28. #28Check Traffic
  29. #29Read Billboards
  30. #30Point Out Animals
  31. #31Roll Down the Windows
  32. #32Buy Souvenirs
  33. #33Drink Water
  34. #34Stop at a Scenic Overlook
  35. #35Check the Weather
  36. #36Adjust the AC
  37. #37Honk the Horn
  38. #38Pass Semi-Trucks
  39. #39Stop at a National Park
  40. #40Take a Detour
  41. #41Get Lost
  42. #42Tell Jokes
  43. #43Play Mad Libs
  44. #44Play the Punch Buggy Game
  45. #45Clean Trash Out of the Car
  46. #46Chew Gum
  47. #47Put on Sunglasses
  48. #48Adjust the Rearview Mirror
  49. #49Check Tire Pressure
  50. #50Complain About Traffic
  51. #51Wave at Other Cars
  52. #52Play Would You Rather
  53. #53Play Truth or Dare
  54. #54Spill Food or Drinks
  55. #55Eat Sunflower Seeds
  56. #56Take Off Shoes
  57. #57Look at the Stars
  58. #58Put Feet on the Dashboard
  59. #59Go Through a Car Wash
  60. #60Stop at a Welcome Center
  61. #61Make a Playlist
  62. #62Call Family or Friends
  63. #63Count Cars of a Certain Color
  64. #64Put on Cruise Control
  65. #65Search for a Radio Station
  66. #66Play the Quiet Game
  67. #67Play Rock Paper Scissors
  68. #68Take a Selfie
  69. #69Update Social Media Status
  70. #70Yell at the GPS
  71. #71Look for a Hotel
  72. #72Check Engine Light Panic
  73. #73Count Down the Miles
  74. #74Stop at a Historical Marker
  75. #75Admire the Sunset
  76. #76Take Video Out the Window
  77. #77Buy Beef Jerky
  78. #78Complain About Back Pain
  79. #79Stop at a Roadside Attraction
  80. #80Hold Breath in a Tunnel
  81. #81Look for Speed Traps
  82. #82Repack the Trunk
  83. #83Tell Scary Stories
  84. #84Eat Diner Food
  85. #85Buy Lottery Tickets
  86. #86Watch Cars Go By
  87. #87Play the Name Game
  88. #88Sleep with a Travel Pillow
  89. #89Read a Physical Map
  90. #90Play Video Games
  91. #91Apply Chapstick
  92. #92Use Hand Sanitizer
  93. #93Look for a Radio Signal
  94. #94Ask to Go to the Bathroom
  95. #95Check Blind Spots
  96. #96Share a Blanket
  97. #97Complain About the Music
  98. #98Watch the Rain
  99. #99Look for a Gas Station
  100. #100Arrive at the Destination

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