--- title: How can I edit default driving routes or directions? description: Learn how to edit self-drive routes and written directions in the Wetu Route Builder, and save custom routes for future itineraries. --- [![](https://knowledge.wetu.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Header%20Media/Inverted_withouttagline.png)](https://wetu.com) [Contact Us](mailto:support@wetu.com) [Skip to content](https://knowledge.wetu.com/how-can-i-edit-default-driving-routes-or-directions#main-content) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Contact us](mailto:support@wetu.com) [Contact us](mailto:support@wetu.com) How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Knowledgebase](https://knowledge.wetu.com/?hsLang=en) 2. [Routes, Transport & Flights](https://knowledge.wetu.com/routes-transport-flights?hsLang=en) 3. [Routes & Directions](https://knowledge.wetu.com/routes-transport-flights?hsLang=en#routes-directions) June 15, 2026 # How can I edit default driving routes or directions? ## Edit and customise self-drive routes and written directions in the Route Builder, and save edited routes for reuse in future itineraries. **Quick Links** \- [Getting started](https://knowledge.wetu.com/how-can-i-edit-default-driving-routes-or-directions#Getting_started) \- [Edit a self-drive route](https://knowledge.wetu.com/how-can-i-edit-default-driving-routes-or-directions#Edit_a_self_drive_route) \- [Save the edited route](https://knowledge.wetu.com/how-can-i-edit-default-driving-routes-or-directions#Save_the_edited_route) \- [Direction options](https://knowledge.wetu.com/how-can-i-edit-default-driving-routes-or-directions#Direction_options) \- [Need Help?](https://knowledge.wetu.com/how-can-i-edit-default-driving-routes-or-directions#Need_help) ### **Getting started** 1\. Open the relevant itinerary in the **Itinerary Builder**. 2\. Navigate to the **Route Builder** step. ![edit default routs 1](https://knowledge.wetu.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Content/Using%20Wetu%20Itineraries/edit%20default%20driving%20routes/edit%20default%20routs%201.gif?width=670&height=482&name=edit%20default%20routs%201.gif) [back to top](https://knowledge.wetu.com/how-can-i-edit-default-driving-routes-or-directions#back_to_top) ### **Edit a self-drive route** **Note:** The transport mode must be set to **Self Drive** to access route editing. Selecting the icon of a Transfer route also allows minor route edits. There are two ways to open the route editor: 1\. Click the orange **Directions** button. This opens a list of all self-drive routes in the itinerary - select the route you want to edit. ![edit default routs 2](https://knowledge.wetu.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Content/Using%20Wetu%20Itineraries/edit%20default%20driving%20routes/edit%20default%20routs%202.jpg?width=670&height=482&name=edit%20default%20routs%202.jpg) 2\. Alternatively, click the **vehicle icon** directly on the map for the route you want to edit. ![edit default routs 3](https://knowledge.wetu.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Content/Using%20Wetu%20Itineraries/edit%20default%20driving%20routes/edit%20default%20routs%203.gif?width=670&height=482&name=edit%20default%20routs%203.gif) 3\. The **Route Editor** will open, showing the map and Google-generated directions. ![edit default routs 4](https://knowledge.wetu.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Content/Using%20Wetu%20Itineraries/edit%20default%20driving%20routes/edit%20default%20routs%204.jpg?width=670&height=305&name=edit%20default%20routs%204.jpg) 4\. Use the zoom controls or scroll on the map to find the best view for your edits. 5\. Click, hold, and drag the blue route line to adjust the path. ![edit default routs 5](https://knowledge.wetu.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Content/Using%20Wetu%20Itineraries/edit%20default%20driving%20routes/edit%20default%20routs%205.gif?width=670&height=482&name=edit%20default%20routs%205.gif) 6\. The written directions on the left-hand side will update automatically as the route changes. 7\. To edit the written directions, type directly over the existing text. 8\. To delete a direction line, click the **bin icon** next to it. ![edit default routs 6a](https://knowledge.wetu.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Content/Using%20Wetu%20Itineraries/edit%20default%20driving%20routes/edit%20default%20routs%206a.gif?width=670&height=482&name=edit%20default%20routs%206a.gif) **Note:** There is a 140-character limit per direction line when entering custom written directions. [back to top](https://knowledge.wetu.com/how-can-i-edit-default-driving-routes-or-directions#back_to_top) ### **Save the edited route** 1\. Once edits are complete, click **Update Directions**. ![edit default routs 7](https://knowledge.wetu.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Content/Using%20Wetu%20Itineraries/edit%20default%20driving%20routes/edit%20default%20routs%207.jpg?width=670&height=291&name=edit%20default%20routs%207.jpg) 2\. A prompt will appear asking if you want to save the route for future use. 3\. Click **Yes** to save the route. ![edit default routs 8](https://knowledge.wetu.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Content/Using%20Wetu%20Itineraries/edit%20default%20driving%20routes/edit%20default%20routs%208.jpg?width=670&height=317&name=edit%20default%20routs%208.jpg) ![edit default routs 9](https://knowledge.wetu.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Content/Using%20Wetu%20Itineraries/edit%20default%20driving%20routes/edit%20default%20routs%209.jpg?width=670&height=294&name=edit%20default%20routs%209.jpg) **Note:** The saved route will only appear automatically when the same two accommodations are used in the same order in a future itinerary. [back to top](https://knowledge.wetu.com/how-can-i-edit-default-driving-routes-or-directions#back_to_top) ### **Direction options** When opening the Route Editor, there are three direction options to choose from. ![edit default routs 10](https://knowledge.wetu.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Content/Using%20Wetu%20Itineraries/edit%20default%20driving%20routes/edit%20default%20routs%2010.jpg?width=670&height=285&name=edit%20default%20routs%2010.jpg) | **1. Full Directions** | | --- | | Displays a previously saved custom route for this accommodation combination. Open the editing window to view the available routes, select the correct one from the dropdown, then click **Update Directions** to apply it. | ![edit default routs 11a](https://knowledge.wetu.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Content/Using%20Wetu%20Itineraries/edit%20default%20driving%20routes/edit%20default%20routs%2011a.jpg?width=670&height=293&name=edit%20default%20routs%2011a.jpg) | **2. Partial Directions** | | --- | | Used when accommodation-loaded directions cover part of the route and Google-generated directions cover the remainder. The solid orange line shows the accommodation's loaded directions; the broken orange line shows Google's route for the remaining section. | ![edit default routs 12](https://knowledge.wetu.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Content/Using%20Wetu%20Itineraries/edit%20default%20driving%20routes/edit%20default%20routs%2012.jpg?width=670&height=373&name=edit%20default%20routs%2012.jpg) | **3. New Directions** | | --- | | Creates a new set of directions between two locations, starting from Google's default route. Use this when you know a better or more direct route than the one Google suggests. | ![edit default routs 13](https://knowledge.wetu.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Content/Using%20Wetu%20Itineraries/edit%20default%20driving%20routes/edit%20default%20routs%2013.jpg?width=670&height=387&name=edit%20default%20routs%2013.jpg) [bck to top](https://knowledge.wetu.com/how-can-i-edit-default-driving-routes-or-directions#back_to_top) ### **Need help?** \- **Contact Support:** [support@wetu.com](mailto:support@wetu.com) \- **Live Chat:** Available on your Dashboard [back to top](https://knowledge.wetu.com/how-can-i-edit-default-driving-routes-or-directions#back_to_top) - Home - Products - Pricing - Blog - Company [![Brand\_Pillar\_Icons\_set-1](https://knowledge.wetu.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Brand_Pillar_Icons_set-1.png?width=240&height=80&name=Brand_Pillar_Icons_set-1.png "Brand_Pillar_Icons_set-1")](http://wetu.com)  **Contact Support**: **[support@wetu.com](mailto:support@wetu.com)** [mailto:support@wetu.com](mailto:support@wetu.com)