Plan Smarter, Drive Further: The Overland Expedition Planner Guide
Whether you’re stringing together a week of remote desert tracks or building a slow loop across forest service roads, the Overland Expedition Planner brings routes, fuel & range, costs and checklists into one, trail-ready workspace.
What the Expedition Planner Does
1) Multi-Leg Routing
Add and reorder legs, then keep an eye on Total Distance and projected Drive Time as your route takes shape.
2) Fuel & Safe Range
Plug in your base consumption (L/100 km), adjust for load (Light / Medium (+5%) / Heavy (+15%)), then add standard tank, long-range tank and jerrycans. The planner computes Total Fuel Need and flags range issues before you’re stranded.
3) Expenses & Trip Days
Track fixed costs (visas, ferries, insurance, tolls) and daily spend. Let Auto-days estimate your trip length from driving hours/day plus rest days, then watch Cost/day and Cost/km update live.
4) Checklists that Stick
Three ready-to-use lists—Vehicle spares/tools & recovery, Camping equipment, and Personal & documents—keep prep tight. Select all / clear all with one click.
5) Save & Load
Save your plan locally, then load it later to iterate. Perfect for seasonal updates or region-specific variants.
6) Simple Status
A “No range issues detected” or warning message surfaces the one thing that can derail a remote leg: not enough fuel on board.
Pair the Planner with our Tyre Pressure Calculator so route terrain and speeds are matched with safe, efficient pressures.
How to Use It (Step-by-Step)
Set your vehicle: Choose make/model if applicable, enter base consumption, then set Load to Light/Medium/Heavy to reflect real-world weight.
Enter fuel on board: Add your standard tank, optional long-range tank, and any 20 L jerrycans. Include a sensible reserve %.
Build your legs: Add each section of the route. The dashboard totals Distance, Drive Time and Total Fuel Need.
Dial the budget: Enter daily spend and any fixed costs like ferries or visas. Use Auto-days or set Total trip days manually.
Prep with checklists: Tick off critical spares, recovery, camp and documents so nothing gets left behind.
Save your plan: Save locally. Share the numbers with your convoy so everyone carries their weight (and fuel).
Why Fuel, Range & Costs Matter on Real Trips
- Remote legs require proof, not vibes: Distances, speeds and load change consumption dramatically. The planner turns guesses into margins.
- Budgets keep trips longer (and happier): Knowing cost/day & cost/km helps you choose camps, resupply points and detours without surprises.
- Checklists prevent trip-enders: A $5 hose clamp or spare valve core can save a recovery bill.
New to recovery? Start with our Recovery 101, then plan your legs in the Planner.
Ready to plan your next route? Open the planner, set your vehicle and fuel, and start adding legs. Double-check pressures with the Tyre Pressure Calculator and browse more how-tos on the Overland Gear Guide.