The 8 Best Road Trip Snacks From Walmart

We love a good road trip, and summer is prime time for hitting the road for an adventure. One critical stop before embarking upon any excursion (besides getting gas and preparing the ultimate road trip playlist) is ensuring your snack situation is on point.

Luckily, Walmart has a plethora of affordable snacking options to curate the perfect road trip menu. With so many choices to consider at the megastore, avoid a road bump as you embark on your journey by choosing from our list of favorite Walmart snacks to pack on your summer escape.

What To Look for in a Summer Road Trip Snack

Three characteristics make a snack road-trip worthy: 

• Snacks that create little to no mess. Cleaning up a spill on the road is not an obstacle you need.
• Items that are individually packed. They’re easy to eat and reduce the spread of germs. 
• A variety of flavors and textures that appeal to everyone in the car. 
• We’ve added a bonus pillar here by sharing a list of snacks that each cost under $10, with the majority under $5.

Don’t forget to pack a small cooler to keep all your snacks fresh, crisp, and conveniently packed for easy grabbing. Keep things simple, tasty, fun, and budget-friendly at the store so you have some extra cash for adventures on the road.

The Best Summer Road Trip Snacks From Walmart

Baby Carrots

Grab a one-pound bag of baby-cut carrots for a crunchy snack that costs under two bucks. Walmart’s baby-cut carrots are harvested at peak ripeness, then cleaned and bagged, making them ready to eat with no washing needed. All you have to do is tear the bag open, pass it around, and enjoy! Carrots are a long-lasting veggie, so they can stay fresh and crisp at room temperature for a while, but for prolonged freshness and to prevent food waste, we recommend storing these baby-cut carrots away in a cooler.

Organic Bananas

Bananas are a classic road trip food for a reason and an entire bunch of organic bananas at Walmart costs just $2. Whether you’re buying them at peak ripeness to eat immediately, or selecting ones on the greener side to enjoy later, bananas are a super sweet and satisfying snack to easily enjoy on the go. They last for a longer period than other fresh fruit, don’t run the risk of making a juicy, sticky mess, and are just plain delicious.

Great Value Chewy Granola Bars Variety Pack

Granola bars are another classic on this list, and this 24-count box ($3.84) provides enough variety for all passengers. It’s a perfect option when you’re poking around the snack bag for a sweet treat that won’t make a mess. Take your pick from Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Chip, or S’mores, and enjoy a chewy, sticky, albeit neat snack as you gaze through the window at the view outside. Granola bars are shelf stable, making them ideal for longer car rides.

Great Value String Cheese

It doesn’t matter how old you are—eating string cheese is never not fun. This generous 24-count bag ($4.97) of low-moisture part-skim mozzarella string cheese is perfect for snacking on the road. These individually wrapped snacks are a tasty grab-and-go cheese option that will satisfy your taste buds and boost your energy for exploration. Store these in your little roadside cooler to maintain freshness.

Great Value Almonds

Almonds are one of my favorite snacks when I’m on the go, and if they’re individually packed, even better! This box of single-serving 1-ounce bags ($4.98) contains either whole natural or lightly salted and roasted almonds. Throw these almonds in your snack bag for a quick, easy-to-reach snack that will satisfy your appetite and, if you’re anything like me, that craving for something crunchy. This is a great deal for almonds, too—we all know how high the price tag on nuts can get.

Great Value Omega-3 Trail Mix

A natural mood booster in the form of a yummy snack? Count us in. One of my personal favorites on the list, this 8-count box of individually bagged trail mix ($5.98) is for the flavor and texture lovers out there. Each bag contains 1.5 ounces of sweet, salty, chewy, crunchy goodness. The trail mix includes dried sweetened cranberries, pepitas, walnuts, almonds, and pecans. The fact that this snack will also energize and satiate you for adventure is a fantastic added bonus.

Great Value Original Beef Jerky

There’s something about road tripping and beef jerky that just feels right. If you ask my husband what snack we need to pick up for the road, beef jerky will always be on the list. Jerky is generally on the pricier end when it comes to snacks, making this 5-pack box ($7.88) more budget friendly than those found in other stores. If you’re traveling with a group, these individually wrapped 1.25-ounce bags are great for sharing.

Party Size Mixed Candy Bag

We will never forget the candy bag. Tackle that craving for something sweet with this mix of fruity, chewy, and chocolatey treats. The variety pack ($9.96) contains M&M’s, Snickers, Skittles, and Starburst packed in a 19-ounce bag of flavorful candy fun! Whatever you prefer, or whichever flavor profile you’re craving, there’s something for anyone to grab and enjoy. Candy also has a long shelf life, making this option perfect for lengthy journeys (if the bag lasts that long!).