Best Free Route Planners: Unlimited Stops (10 Tools Tested)

1. DrawOnAMap – Multi-Stop Route Planner

DrawOnAMap is the kind of tool that saves a rep from wasting half an hour on a simple route build. It’s browser-based, requires no signup, and it lets you add and reorder stops quickly, then share the finished route with a teammate or driver. For a field leader, that matters because a quick handoff is better than a polished demo that nobody on the road can use. DrawOnAMap's route planner is built for speed, not ceremony.

Best for fast, no-login planning

The biggest selling point is obvious, unlimited stops on the web. That makes it one of the rare free tools that can handle a messy territory list without immediately forcing a split route. It also recalculates instantly when stops change, so a rep can adjust on the fly without rebuilding everything from scratch.

Practical rule: Use a planner like this when the order is already known and you need a clean route link fast.

What it does not do is just as important. There’s no built-in optimization, so the user still has to understand sequencing. There’s also no mobile app or driver tracking, which means it’s fine for planning and handoff, not for managing a live sales operation. For a solo rep or a manager who wants a quick web route without login friction, it’s solid. For a team that needs accountability, it’s a stopgap. ¹

2. Routing24

Routing24 takes a more operational approach than most free tools. It positions itself as unlimited and free forever, with multi-vehicle support and ETA logic, which makes it more relevant for managers who are testing dispatch workflows rather than just sketching a personal route. That matters because once you’re coordinating multiple reps, the issue isn’t just stop count—it’s whether the plan stays coherent when the day changes.

Useful when you need free multi-vehicle planning

A key appeal is the claim of unlimited stops, vehicles, and plans on the free tier. That’s a stronger fit than a simple route sketcher, especially for small teams trying to gauge dispatch logic before paying for a more serious platform. The site also links to broader route-planning context, and the operational case for discipline in route planning is explained here: OnRoute’s route-planning perspective.

The caution is straightforward. It’s newer, the depth of third‑party reviews is limited, and limits and performance aren’t as transparent as they should be. I’d treat Routing24 as a test bed rather than the backbone of a mature sales operation. If you need proof your process can support multiple routes and vehicles, it’s worth a look. If you need a dependable system for a growing team, it isn’t enough on its own. ²

3. Shipday Free Route Optimization Tool

Shipday’s free tool is built for people who need to optimize a route now, then get back to work. It supports up to 100 stops per route in the free tool, and it hands the result off to Google Maps or Apple Maps for navigation. That makes it practical for ad‑hoc bulk routing, especially when a driver already trusts their phone’s native map app.

Best for quick optimization and driver handoff

This isn’t unlimited routing, and that’s by design. It’s a high‑cap free utility, not a full route‑management system. The advantage for sales leaders is that a rep or dispatcher can optimize a large batch quickly without forcing the team into a heavy platform. The route then moves into familiar navigation, which lowers friction in the field. For broader context, see OnRoute’s route optimization overview.

Key strengths: no login friction, simple handoff to native nav apps. Weaknesses: single‑route focus and no multi‑vehicle control. Use it for big one‑offs, not for dispatch. ³

4. OpenRouteService Maps (ORS)

OpenRouteService Maps feels more technical than most consumer route planners, and that’s precisely why it earns a place here. It supports car, bike, walk, and truck profiles, plus geocoding, route matrices, and isochrones. For a manager who cares about planning depth over polish, that combination is useful because it reveals the underlying logic of travel decisions.

Best for advanced planning and geospatial context

This tool is transparent about limits, uses OpenStreetMap data, and offers powerful GIS features. It’s a planning environment rather than a packaged field app. The waypoint limit is documented at roughly 50 via API, so it isn’t an unlimited‑stops option for field execution. ⁴

5. GraphHopper Maps

GraphHopper Maps runs on a fast routing engine and supports car, truck, bike, and walk modes. It handles adding and reordering waypoints quickly, making it a solid planning tool for longer or more complex trips with mixed modes of transport.

Good planning tool, weak execution tool

The balance between routing quality and speed is a strength. It’s free for planning and works well for longer trips. It doesn’t promise unlimited stops, and it’s best read as a routing engine first, not a day‑to‑day dispatch system. For teams that need visibility and live execution, this tool is a planning layer, not a full operating system. ⁵

6. BRouter Web

BRouter Web is for power users who want control. It supports via‑points, nogo areas, custom profiles, and exports to GPX, KML, and GeoJSON. That makes it strong for long, precise route shaping when the user cares about the route geometry as much as the destinations.

Strong control, steep learning curve

Not for casual reps who want three visits and a quick door knock. It’s for users who know exactly what they want, often in cycling or technical mapping contexts. The flexibility is excellent, and the open‑source ecosystem adds credibility. The downside: no guaranteed unlimited stops, performance varies by browser and server, and it’s not built for delivery operations. Skip it if you want quick adoption. ⁵

7. RouteXL Free Tier

RouteXL has earned trust through longevity. The free tier provides one‑click stop‑order optimization for small batches and exports to navigation apps and file formats. The practical appeal for a manager is straightforward: it does the basic routing job without fighting the software.

Solid for small stop counts, not unlimited work

The free tier tops out at 20 stops, with day/month passes available for higher limits. This is a smart model for teams needing dependable optimization without a long‑term lock‑in. It’s honest about limits, and that clarity is valuable for early planning. For context, see OnRoute’s guidance on how to distinguish lightweight planners from full field systems. ²

8. EZRoutePlanner Free Plan

EZRoutePlanner exemplifies how free plans typically work in this category. The free tier allows 25 stops per route, 25 stored addresses, and unlimited saved routes, with no credit card required. It’s a practical distinction that shows vendors separating route count, stop count, and storage rather than touting broad unlimited access.

Best for repeated small‑route planning

For a sales leader, the value is practical: you can reuse route templates and keep planning standard territories without paying. But the per‑route ceiling forces split routing as the day fills. This tool works well for repeatable, modest routes rather than high‑density field operations. Exports to Google Maps facilitate driver handoff without training on a heavy platform. ⁴

9. Get a Route

Get a Route strips routing down to essentials, which is why it’s popular for quick jobs. You can paste address lists, group points, drag and drop to reorder, and use OpenStreetMap plus OpenRouteService for directions. For a manager who wants a clean visual before exporting, that’s enough.

Clean interface, hard stop limit

The hard cap is around 30 stops per route, so it’s not unlimited. The interface is simple enough for reps to use without training, and grouping/color cues help users understand the route before committing. This tool fits light workflows but shows its limits as teams scale. It’s useful for visual planning, not for disciplined multi‑rep execution. ³

10. LatLong.net Route Planner

LatLong.net keeps things simple. It lets you add and reorder multiple waypoints, calculate total distance and time for driving, walking, and biking, and export GeoJSON for reuse. It works without signup, which makes it ideal for quick drafts and handoffs.

Best as a quick draft and export tool

Strengths are real and practical: it’s free, easy to use, and the GeoJSON export is valuable beyond the browser. It’s a utility rather than a full workflow platform—great for quick drafts or when another system will handle the heavy lifting later. ¹

Free Unlimited‑Stop Route Planners: 10‑Tool Comparison

The Bottom Line From Free Tools to Revenue Operations

A free route planner works fine when one rep needs a clean route and nobody else needs to see it. It also helps teams test a basic routing workflow without spending budget on software. The problem starts when field activity has to be managed like a business, not a side task. At that point, free stops being cheap, because the team still needs accountability, visibility, and control.

The pattern across these tools is easy to read. The better free planners give you a stop limit, a basic optimizer, or a simple export path. They do not give you live GPS tracking, performance reporting, or centralized dispatch control, which are the pieces sales leaders depend on to keep field execution disciplined. You cannot manage what you cannot measure, and a route that disappears once it is handed to a rep leaves leadership with very little to work with.

If your team depends on more client time and less windshield time, move beyond a simple planner and use a route management platform. OnRoute is built for that kind of operation, with multi‑stop route planning, live team visibility, and automated status updates that help managers keep execution tight. For a broader field‑ops view, see T1A Auto's guide to fleet management. That is the true shift, from planning routes to managing performance.

The goal is profitable execution. If wasted travel time costs more than a professional platform, stop chasing a free fix and put a system in place that supports revenue.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1) Do free route planners truly offer unlimited stops?

Most free planners cap stops. If you see “unlimited,