How do I draw a route on a map?

Open drawonamap.com/route-planner/, select the Line or Arrow tool, and click and drag along your intended route on the map. Use the line tool for straight segments and the arrow tool to show direction. Adjust color and thickness, then click Share to send the link.

Can I plan a travel itinerary on a map?

Yes. You can draw your full travel route, mark each stop with a different color, add arrows to show direction of travel, and share the finished map with your travel group. It works for any destination worldwide.

How do I share a route with someone?

After drawing your route, click the Share button to copy a link that captures your entire drawing and map position. Anyone who opens the link sees exactly what you drew. No account needed on either end.

Is this route planner free?

Yes. Drawing and sharing routes on a map is completely free with no account required. You can draw unlimited routes, use any colors, and share them with a link at no cost.

Multi-Stop Route Planner: Free Online Map Tool

This free multi-stop route planner lets you build routes on an interactive map with as many stops as you need. Search for addresses, switch between Drive, Walk, and Bike modes to get real road distances and travel times, then share your route as a link — no account required on either end.

How to Plan a Multi-Stop Route

Search for your starting point: type an address or city into the "Starting point" field and select from the autocomplete suggestions.
Add your destination: type into the "Destination" field and select a result.
Add more stops: click "+ Add stop" to insert additional waypoints. There is no limit on the number of stops.
Choose a transport mode: click Drive, Walk, or Bike to get the relevant road distances and travel times via OpenStreetMap routing.
Share your route: click "Share route" to copy a link. Anyone who opens it sees the exact same route with no account needed.

Driving Route Planner

Switch to Drive mode to get turn-by-turn road distances and estimated driving times for each leg. For two-stop journeys the tool shows up to two alternative routes so you can compare options. Each leg's distance and duration is listed in the sidebar, with a running total at the bottom. Driving distance is typically 20–40% longer than straight-line distance because roads follow the existing street grid.

Walking Route Planner

Switch to Walk mode to plan pedestrian routes along footpaths and pavements. The walking route planner uses OpenStreetMap's pedestrian network, so it follows crossings, footways, and public paths that driving directions ignore. This is useful for planning walking tours, timed city walks, event routes, or any trip where shortcuts matter. Average walking speed is roughly 5 km/h (3 mph), so the estimated travel time shown in Walk mode is a practical planning guide.

Cycling Route Planner

Bike mode routes along cycle paths and bike-friendly roads. Travel times use an average cycling speed of around 15 km/h (9 mph). Add multiple stops to plan a full cycling itinerary: useful for sportive routes, commute comparisons, or multi-day touring plans.

Common Uses for a Multi-Stop Route Planner

Road trip planning: sequence your stops, compare legs, and share the itinerary with travel companions before you leave.
Delivery and logistics: plan efficient multi-drop routes and share them with drivers.
Walking tours: string together sights, restaurants, or landmarks in order and share a link that guides without requiring an app.
Event coordination: mark pickup points, venues, and parking locations on a single shared route.
Hiking and cycling trips: string together waypoints along a trail or cycle route and check total distance before setting off.
School and commute planning: compare walk, bike, and drive times for the same multi-stop commute.

Route Planner Features

Unlimited stops: add as many waypoints as you need. Directions and distances are listed step-by-step in the sidebar.
Drive, Walk, and Bike modes: real road-following distances and travel times via OpenStreetMap routing.
Alternate routes: see up to two alternative routes for 2-stop driving journeys.
Address autocomplete: type any address, city, or landmark to find it instantly.
Reorderable waypoints: drag stops to reorder them; distances update instantly.
Shareable links: the Share button encodes all waypoints into a URL. Recipients see the same route with no account required.
km / miles toggle: switch units in the toolbar.
Multiple map styles: standard, light/Carto, topographic, or 3-D globe view.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this route planner free?: Yes. Multi-stop routing, driving distances, walking and cycling directions, travel time estimates, and shareable links are all completely free. No account or payment is required.
How many stops can I add?: There is no hard limit. Add as many waypoints as your route requires. Each leg's distance and duration is listed individually, and the panel shows the running total.
Does it give turn-by-turn directions?: Yes. Step-by-step directions for each leg appear in the sidebar when you are in Drive, Walk, or Bike mode. The directions are powered by OpenStreetMap's routing engine.
How do I share my route?: Click the "Share route" button to copy a link to your clipboard. The link encodes all waypoints and the current map view. Anyone who opens it sees the exact same route with no account required on either end.
What is the difference between Drive and Walk modes?: Drive mode routes along roads and uses driving-speed travel time estimates. Walk mode routes along footpaths and pavements and uses a pedestrian speed of roughly 5 km/h. Both modes use real OpenStreetMap road and path data rather than straight-line calculations.
Does driving mode work everywhere?: Driving, walking, and cycling modes are powered by OpenStreetMap's road network and work best in well-mapped areas. In remote regions with sparse road data, the tool falls back to straight-line distance for affected legs.
Can I reorder stops after adding them?: Yes. Drag any stop in the sidebar list to change the order. Distances and travel times recalculate instantly each time you reorder.
Does it work on mobile?: Yes. The route planner is fully responsive and works in iOS and Android browsers. Tap to select stops, pinch to zoom the map, and share routes directly from your phone.

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