Best Route Planners for Delivery Drivers in 2025

Delivery drivers and gig workers (Amazon Flex, DoorDash, Instacart, etc.) live by their multi-stop routes. Every minute and mile saved translates to more earnings or saved free time. While native navigation apps like Google Maps or Waze are handy for single-point navigation, they fall short on multi-stop optimization. In 2025 the market offers many multi-stop route planners – from free web tools to sophisticated paid services. Usually there some tradeoff: they are either limited in their free tier or far more expensive. Below we review the most popular and reliable options on the market

Routerra – AI Copilot for Drivers

Routerra is a modern route planner built for couriers and gig drivers. It runs entirely in a browser on any kind of device (no app install needed) and lets drivers import stops by typing, scanning, or uploading spreadsheets or even screenshots. Its AI-driven algorithm reorders stops in seconds, producing traffic-aware optimal routes that save real time on the road. In fact, Amazon Flex drivers report saving 30–90 minutes per block by using Routerra's route optimization – meaning more blocks finished and miles saved. Routerra's interface is mobile-friendly and intuitive, and includes advanced features like time-window constraints, vehicle profiles, proof-of-delivery capture, and sharing routes to GPS apps. Most importantly, Routerra's pricing is the most affordable. Its Free tier is quite generous: up to 20 stops and 10 optimizations per day. Beyond that Starter plan is only $8/month (up to 100 stops per route) and Pro is $12/month (200 stops). This undercuts every rival. By contrast, competitors typically charge two-to-ten times more for similar stop counts. In short, Routerra combines enterprise-grade routing (AI import, live traffic, skip windows) with a driver-friendly interface and rock-bottom price.

Google Maps & Waze (Free, Built-In)

Almost every driver has Google Maps or Waze on their phone. These are free and excellent for turn-by-turn directions, but they're not true multi-stop planners. Google Maps lets you manually add up to about 10 stops, but beyond that it won't optimize automatically – you have to drag/drop to reorder. Waze is even simpler: it supports at most one intermediate stop, so it's essentially just point-to-point navigation. In practice, drivers use Google or Waze to navigate between major points or get live traffic info, but not to plan a dozen deliveries. Once you have more than a few stops, these tools fall short and you'll need a dedicated planner.

Free Web Planners: MapQuest & RouteXL

For occasional multi-stop routes, some drivers turn to free web tools. MapQuest route planner (online only) allows up to 26 stops per route for free – more than most free apps. However, MapQuest's interface is cluttered with ads and its address geocoding is not always reliable (users report misplaced stops). It also has no way to send routes easily to your phone.

RouteXL is another web option. Its free plan handles up to 20 addresses per route. That's clean and ad-free, but beyond 20 stops you must pay (about €35/month for 100 stops). RouteXL can solve routes efficiently, but its free tier uses basic address lookup, which may sometimes misplace locations (the paid version uses better geocoding). In short, MapQuest and RouteXL let you plan small routes at zero cost, but their limits and simplicity mean serious delivery drivers will exceed them quickly.

Note: SpeedyRoute was a popular free planner (up to 10 stops) but it shut down in Feb 2025. Drivers who relied on SpeedyRoute must now use alternatives or paid services.

Circuit Route Planner

Circuit is a widely-used app for couriers. It offers a slick mobile interface and tight Google Maps/Waze integration. The free version of Circuit allows up to 10 stops per route. If you upgrade, Circuit's Premium plan is $20/month for unlimited stops and routes. Drivers praise Circuit's ease of use – it automatically finds the fastest route and even has a "Package Finder" to track parcel order in the van. On the downside, Circuit's free stop limit is low, so anyone doing more than 10 deliveries a day will need to pay. Some users report occasional hiccups: for example, Circuit can sometimes route to the wrong address and it does not support scheduling around closed-business hours.

RoadWarrior

RoadWarrior has a very basic free tier (the "Basic" plan) that limits routes to 8 stops. For more capacity, RoadWarrior Pro costs $49/month (or $99.99/year) and allows up to 200 stops per route and 500 daily stops per driver, which is quite steep for a single driver. RoadWarrior's strengths are its mobile app, simple interface, and ability to sync routes between devices. However, given Routerra's free 20-stop plan and $8 starter price, RoadWarrior's subscription is costly in comparison. Independent drivers on a budget may find RoadWarrior's free 8-stop limit quickly restrictive.

Zeo Route Planner

Zeo is a mobile-first route planner with modern features. It advertises fast route computation and serves millions of deliveries. Zeo's free mobile plan permits 12 stops per route. To lift that limit, Zeo's paid plans are $4.99/week or $15.99/month, giving unlimited routes and stops. Zeo includes extras like live ETA sharing, proof-of-delivery capture, and even voice input for adding stops. The downside is price: $15.99/month is double Routerra's $8 plan, with similar stop allowances. Some users report occasional app crashes or quirks (e.g. premature "Done" button taps). For a driver doing many routes, Routerra's flat low cost is more economical, while Zeo's cap of only a dozen free stops may be insufficient.

MyRouteOnline

MyRouteOnline is a robust web platform meant for businesses. It can handle huge routes – its interface supports up to 1,000 addresses per run, with features like time windows, service durations, and Zapier integration. However, this power comes at a price: plans start at about $19/month (Basic plan) and go much higher up to $800/month. There is no free tier beyond a trial. For a solo courier or gig worker, MyRouteOnline's learning curve and cost make it overkill. It shines in scenarios like delivery companies or sales reps doing very large territory routes, but not for occasional multi-stop errands.

Choosing the Right Route Planner

In practice, solo drivers often start with what they have (Google Maps/Waze) and free trial plans to see if they need more. If you rarely have more than a dozen stops, Routerra's free tier (20 stops, 10 optimizations) may suffice. Beyond that, Routerra's $8/month Starter plan (100 stops) or $12/month Pro plan (200 stops) offers the best value by far. By contrast, Circuit ($20 for unlimited) and RoadWarrior ($15 for 120 stops) are significantly more expensive for similar or lower stop counts. Zeo charges even more for mobile users, and business tools like MyRouteOnline or Route4Me cost many times more. In summary, Routerra combines the flexibility and features that delivery drivers need (bulk import, traffic-aware optimization, skip hours, etc.) with the lowest price point.

Below is a quick comparison of popular route planners, their platforms, free limits, and starting prices:

Each driver's needs are different, but for most solo delivery drivers in 2025, Routerra will hit the sweet spot of power, ease-of-use, and low cost. Its free tier already outperforms most free competitors, and its paid plans are by far the cheapest way to get unlimited multi-stop routing. The other planners above have valid use cases (e.g. fleet dispatch, enterprise), but they come with trade-offs in price or complexity.