Skip the Gas Station Junk and Pack 1 of These Road Trip Snacks Instead

POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

If hopping on a plane to an exotic destination isn't in the cards for you, fret not. Road trips (especially to America's top food cities and other culinary destinations, like food festivals) can be just as fun. Even if you can't afford to take a massive vacation, you can still enjoy peak travel season by getting in a car and driving somewhere fun. But as the old adage goes, sometimes the journey is the destination, so if you've ultimately got your sights set on good eats, then don't overlook the ever-important car snacks. Here are a few nibbles that are just as appetizing as they are portable and transport-resistant.

— Additional reporting by Nicole Perry

Spicy Marinated Olives
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Spicy Marinated Olives

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Cashew Fig Bars
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Cashew Fig Bars

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Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomato Savory Muffins
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Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomato Savory Muffins

Rosemary-Sesame Pecans
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Rosemary-Sesame Pecans

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Mediterranean Pasta Salad
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Mediterranean Pasta Salad

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Coconut Macaroons
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Coconut Macaroons

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Road-Trip-Friendly Sandwich
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Road-Trip-Friendly Sandwich

Sea Salt Dark Chocolate Granola
Minimalist Baker

Sea Salt Dark Chocolate Granola

Black Pepper Beef Jerky
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Black Pepper Beef Jerky

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Banana Bread
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Banana Bread

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Smoky and Spicy Almonds
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Smoky and Spicy Almonds

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Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels
Cooking For Keeps

Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels

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Apricot, Goat Cheese, and Almond Bites
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Apricot, Goat Cheese, and Almond Bites

Pesto Pasta Salad
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Pesto Pasta Salad

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Parmesan, Black Pepper, and Thyme Crackers
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Parmesan, Black Pepper, and Thyme Crackers

Tiki Snack Mix
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Tiki Snack Mix

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"Cheesy" Vegan Kale Chips
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"Cheesy" Vegan Kale Chips

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Oat and Millet Muffins
Alexandra's Kitchen

Oat and Millet Muffins

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Nut-Free Granola
Avocado Pesto

Nut-Free Granola

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Mediterranean-Spiced Roasted Chickpeas
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Iizuka

Mediterranean-Spiced Roasted Chickpeas

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