Route Optimization Tool for Logistics Professionals

Optimize delivery routes, calculate costs, and minimize drive time

Save 15-30% on delivery costs
Reduce drive time by 20%
Optimize up to 50 delivery stops

Step 1: Configure Cost Settings

Set your fuel costs, driver rates, and vehicle type. These settings will be used to calculate route costs.

Optimize a route to see cost breakdown

Step 2: Add Your Route Stops

Add a warehouse/depot (optional) and delivery stops. You can add up to 50 stops or click on the map below to add locations.

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Route will start from first delivery stop

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Add delivery addresses above to start building your route.

Step 4: Route Map

Add stops above or click on the map to add locations. The route will appear here after optimization.

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Why This Tool Is Better Than Google Maps

Google Maps finds the shortest route, but logistics professionals need cost optimization. This tool is built for business.

Feature Comparison

Feature

This Tool

Google Maps

Cost Calculation

Calculate fuel + driver costs

Cost-Based Optimization

Optimize for cost, not just distance

Cost Savings Comparison

See original vs optimized savings

Warehouse Comparison

Compare 3 locations side-by-side

Custom Cost Parameters

Set fuel rates, driver rates, vehicle types

Save & Manage Routes

Save routes, export PDF reports

Manual Cost Optimization

Reorder stops to minimize cost

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Cost-Focused Optimization

Google Maps optimizes for distance + time, but doesn't consider your fuel costs or driver hourly rates. This tool lets you manually reorder stops to find routes that minimize total cost, not just travel time.

Business Decision Making

Compare original vs optimized routes with detailed cost breakdowns. See exactly how much you'll save in fuel costs, driver time, and total route expenses. Make data-driven decisions about warehouse locations and delivery routes.

Real-World Example

If your driver costs €65/hour but fuel is only €1.15/km, a route that's slightly longer but much fastercan cost less overall. Google Maps doesn't know this, but you can find it by manually reordering stops and using our "Recalculate Route" feature.

Built for Logistics Professionals

Save routes, export PDF reports, compare warehouse locations, and customize vehicle types and cost parameters. All the features you need for professional logistics planning, not just navigation.

i The Key Difference:

Google Maps finds the shortest/fastest route for navigation. This tool finds the most cost-efficient route for business operations. When every euro counts, cost optimization beats distance optimization.

How It Works

Bookmark This Tool

This tool is 100% free forever. Bookmark this page and use it whenever you need to optimize your delivery routes. No sign-up required to use the tool - only to save your routes.

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Add Your Stops

Enter up to 50 delivery addresses or click on the map to add waypoints.

2

Optimize Route

Our algorithm calculates the most efficient route order to minimize distance and time.

3

Compare & Save

Compare multiple warehouse locations, calculate costs, and save your routes.

Use Cases

Last-Mile Delivery

Optimize daily delivery routes for e-commerce and retail distribution centers.

Cross-Dock Operations

Plan efficient routes between cross-dock facilities and final destinations.

3PL Expansion

Compare warehouse locations to find the optimal base for expanding your network.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many waypoints can I add?

You can add up to 50 waypoints per route. This is sufficient for most logistics operations including large-scale distribution routes.

Is this tool free to use?

Yes, the route optimization tool is completely free for all users. You can optimize routes, compare locations, and calculate costs without any charge. Saving routes requires a free account.

Can I compare multiple warehouse locations?

Yes! The Location Comparison feature allows you to compare up to 3 warehouse locations side-by-side, showing total distance, time, cost, and savings for each option.

How accurate are the cost calculations?

Cost calculations are based on the distance and duration provided by Google Maps, combined with your custom fuel costs and driver rates. Results are estimates and may vary based on actual road conditions and traffic.

Can I export my routes?

Yes, you can export routes to Google Maps for navigation, download a text summary, or export a detailed PDF report (requires account).

Do I need an account to use the tool?

No, you can use the route optimization tool without an account. However, creating a free account allows you to save routes, access them from any device, and export detailed PDF reports.

What countries are supported?

The tool works worldwide using Google Maps data. It's optimized for European logistics operations but can be used anywhere Google Maps provides routing data.