26 Best Songs for Your Next Car Instagram Story: Ultimate Road Trip Playlist

Cruising down the highway with the windows down demands the perfect soundtrack, and crafting the ideal Instagram story to capture that feeling requires music that's both catchy and visually evocative. This isn't just any playlist; it's a carefully curated selection designed to enhance your car-centric Instagram moments. We're not focusing on a single artist or album, but rather a diverse range of upbeat, instantly recognizable tunes that perfectly complement the energy of the open road. Think infectious grooves that make you want to sing along, anthems that capture the feeling of freedom, and mellower tracks that evoke a sense of peaceful journey. From feel-good pop hits to irresistible dance tracks, this list represents the best of modern music's diverse landscape.

This collection aims to celebrate the power of music to amplify our experiences, especially those fleeting moments of joy and adventure behind the wheel. Whether you're showcasing your classic car, capturing the sunset from a scenic overlook, or simply enjoying a spontaneous road trip, the right song can transform a simple video into a captivating story. The songs featured here boast a timeless quality; they're tracks that will resonate with you years from now, just as they resonate today. Prepare to discover or rediscover tracks that will elevate your Instagram game and soundtrack your life’s adventures. Dive in and find your new favorite road trip anthem!

  • Shape of You
    1

    Shape of You

    Ed Sheeran

    2017

    ÷ (Deluxe)

  • Uptown Funk
    2

    Uptown Funk

    Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars

    2014

  • Sugar
    3

    Sugar

    Maroon 5

    2014

    V

  • Sunflower
    4

    Sunflower

    Post Malone,Swae Lee

    2019

    Solo

  • Wake Me Up
    5

    Wake Me Up

    Avicii

    2013

    True

  • CAN'T STOP THE FEELING!
    6

    CAN'T STOP THE FEELING!

    Justin Timberlake

    2016

    TROLLS (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

  • Firework
    7

    Firework

    Katy Perry

    2010

    Teenage Dream: The Complete Confection

  • Happy
    8

    Happy

    Pharrell Williams

    2013

    G I R L

  • Old Town Road
    9

    Old Town Road

    Lil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus

    2019

  • Levitating
    10

    Levitating

    Dua Lipa ft. DaBaby

    2020

  • Blinding Lights
    11

    Blinding Lights

    The Weeknd

    2019

    After Hours

  • Don't Start Now
    12

    Don't Start Now

    Dua Lipa

    2019

    Future Nostalgia

  • Castle on the Hill
    13

    Castle on the Hill

    Ed Sheeran

    2017

    ÷ (Deluxe)

  • I Wanna Dance with Somebody
    14

    I Wanna Dance with Somebody

    Whitney Houston

    1987

    Whitney

  • Can't Help Falling in Love
    15

    Can't Help Falling in Love

    Elvis Presley

    1961

    Blue Hawaii

  • Watermelon Sugar
    16

    Watermelon Sugar

    Harry Styles

    2019

    Fine Line

  • Shotgun
    17

    Shotgun

    George Ezra

    2018

    Staying at Tamara's

  • On Top Of The World
    18

    On Top Of The World

    Imagine Dragons

    2012

    Night Visions (Deluxe)

  • Best Day Of My Life
    19

    Best Day Of My Life

    American Authors

    2014

    Oh, What A Life

  • Here Comes The Sun
    20

    Here Comes The Sun

    The Beatles

    1969

    Abbey Road (Remastered)

  • Dynamite
    21

    Dynamite

    Taio Cruz

    2010

    Too Rye Ay

  • I'm Gonna Be
    22

    I'm Gonna Be

    The Proclaimers

    1993

    Sunshine on Leith

  • Walking on Sunshine
    23

    Walking on Sunshine

    Katrina and the Waves

    1983

  • Good as Hell
    24

    Good as Hell

    Lizzo

    2016

  • Shake It Off
    25

    Shake It Off

    Taylor Swift

    2014

    1989

  • Good Vibrations
    26

    Good Vibrations

    The Beach Boys

    1966

    Purple Rain