9-day road trip from Wichita, looking for feedback (parents visiting from Italy)
Hello everyone,
I live in Wichita, KS, and every time my parents visit from Italy, they want to see more and more places (which is absolutely fair). My dad came up with this plan and I wanted to ask for guidance, maybe suggestions and things to see. Any tip, criticism, or advice is welcome!
Saturday, August 1: Drive from Wichita to Denver. We'll stop at Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park.
Sunday, August 2: Full day in Denver.
Monday, August 3: Drive from Denver to Colorado Springs.
Tuesday, August 4: Full day in Colorado Springs.
Wednesday, August 5: Drive from Colorado Springs to Santa Fe.
Thursday, August 6: Full day in Santa Fe.
Friday, August 7: Drive from Santa Fe to Albuquerque, then from Albuquerque to Palo Duro Canyon State Park, and from there to Amarillo.
Saturday, August 8: Full day in Amarillo.
Sunday, August 9: Drive from Amarillo to the Salt Plains State Park, and from there back to Wichita.
A few things: they want to see things, even if quickly, and then keep driving. However, I want it to make sense. I would personally stay in Albuquerque or near Palo Duro for a day instead of spending a full day in Amarillo, but what do you all recommend?
Posted Jun 29, 2026, 11:25 PM UTC