12 Funny Road Trip Memes That Totally Capture What It’s Like to Travel With Kids

Real Simple Staff
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These hilarious and heartwarming memes show what it’s really like to travel on a long distance road trip with kids.

These hilarious memes show what it’s really like to hit the open road with the family.

When you head out on a road trip with a car full of kids (or heck, even just one), you can never predict what’s going to happen—except that there are sure to be a few squabbles mixed in with the good memories. But those moments are usually the ones that we look back on and laugh at, and they definitely make for funny road trip memes. Whether you’ve taken one cross-country road trip or a dozen, we have a feeling you'll identify with these hilarious memes.

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A post shared by Mummy McMumface (@mummymcmumface) on Mar 27, 2018 at 7:48pm PDT

Everybody out of the car! The next rest stop isn't for hours.

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A post shared by Mummy McMumface (@mummymcmumface) on Jan 14, 2018 at 1:08am PST

Laugh silently, you don't want to encourage them!

1st day back at school is always a bit hit and miss..... #schoolday #schoolrun #Schoolkids #kids #children #schoolchild #mum #mummy #mumlife #mummylife #parenting #parentingmeme #meme #kidsmeme #humour #parentinghumour #funny #FitMumFormula

A post shared by PollyannaHale -WeightlossCoach (@pollyannahale) on Jan 3, 2018 at 11:59pm PST

We will leave without you. (Empty threat maybe, but it will work at least the first few times.)

#currently via @motherplaylist

A post shared by Mummy McMumface (@mummymcmumface) on Dec 22, 2017 at 11:24am PST

It's 9 p.m. somewhere—and you're going to bed now.

Happens all the time! (Follow @therealramblinma ) • #kids #toddlers #parenting #parentingquotes #momlife #dadlife #toddlerlife #drivingwithkids #lol #funny #jokes #laugh #babble

A post shared by Jess McBride (@mommysaidshh) on Mar 31, 2018 at 4:51am PDT

If only moms could grow a few more arms.

#momlife #drivingwithkids #parenting

A post shared by Sensory Pets (@sensory_pets) on Mar 19, 2018 at 3:47pm PDT

Can you guys just look for cool license plates? I'm a little busy.

I’m so luck to live in a place with nonstop traffic.... #momlife #drivingwithkids #traffic

A post shared by Jenny Cioto (@jjustduckie) on Mar 7, 2018 at 1:45pm PST

Suddenly having kids in diapers again doesn't sound so bad.

Motherhood ???? driving with kids ???????? #canyouguysstoptalkingthisismyjam #musicwithkids #drivingwithkids #drivingismyonlypeacetime ????

A post shared by Vanessa (@nessa.bucky.val) on Nov 4, 2017 at 5:14pm PDT

Early Madonna never gets old.

"Two trailer park girls go round the outside, round the outside, round the outside..." ????????

A post shared by The Inner West's Play Centre! (@tumblesplayhouse) on Sep 27, 2017 at 6:02pm PDT

Obviously it's the radio-friendly version.

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A post shared by Catchie Concepts (@catchie_concepts) on Feb 11, 2017 at 9:37am PST

Parallel parking is cake compared to merging onto a highway with a screaming toddler.

#drivingwithkids #arewethereyet? #killmenow

A post shared by Rachel (@rachmeadows_x) on Oct 30, 2016 at 5:11am PDT

This is a road trip, kids! The drive is part of the experience.

Do you let your kids eat in the car? We weren’t allowed to eat in the car growing up - curious what other moms think about this topic. Share your thoughts below ???????? #kidsincars #messycars #momlife #growingupwillis #realtalkmonday

A post shared by Amy Willis ???? Growing up Willis (@growingupwillis) on Mar 12, 2018 at 11:50am PDT

Wait, they haven't eaten cheddar crackers since…last summer!?!