This route is also usually the longest and may stress your child even more with the length of an already long trip. Check out the route, know what roads you are planning on taking and find out if you need to avoid any road construction so you can avoid unnecessary delays. Find some areas to take breaks along the way so your trip is less tiresome. Play games in the car to help shorten the trip. Hunt for different license plate numbers, see who can add up license plate numbers of the cars that pass you the quickest.
Kids get a head start since they are in the backseat.
See who can find the most out of state license plates. See who can find the most models of cars. Bring along games or toys to help shorten the ride. Avoid items with lots of small pieces. You might also consider small prizes or presents at regular intervals along the trip.