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Errand Stop Order Planner

Arrange stops on your own coordinate sketch, compare input order with a nearest-neighbor route and include time at each stop.

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Errand stops

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Read the result in context

Straight-line sketch coordinates only, not roads or live navigation. Nearest-neighbor is a heuristic; no opening times or traffic are modeled.

How to use Errand Stop Order Planner

Explore the worked example. Sketch four stops using X and Y coordinates, then compare a nearest-neighbor round trip with the entered order.
Replace the errand stops with your own entries. Set start x, start y, coordinate units per hour, return to start.
Choose “Suggest a stop order”. Review suggested stop sequence, then compare the visual overview with the detailed tables.
Capture alternative scenarios, download a reusable project and export the selected table or a report when you are ready.

A starting point

Sketch four stops using X and Y coordinates, then compare a nearest-neighbor round trip with the entered order. The example is illustrative and can be replaced.

Know what you are comparing

Is this a map or navigation service?

No. Distances are straight lines between your sketch coordinates. Road networks, traffic and opening hours are not included.

Files, privacy & saving

Calculations run locally in a browser worker. Input CSV files use the column names in the downloadable template and keep your current settings. Projects restore inputs and up to four scenarios. Imports are limited to 1 MiB and 100 entries. There is no automatic saving. Public pages include advertising and optional analytics; see our privacy policy.

CSV exports contain the entire selected table. JSON and printable HTML reports include all result tables; open the report and use your browser’s Print command for PDF.

Using Errand Stop Order Planner

Arrange stops on your own coordinate sketch, compare input order with a nearest-neighbor route and include time at each stop.

Explore the worked example. Sketch four stops using X and Y coordinates, then compare a nearest-neighbor round trip with the entered order.
Replace the errand stops with your own entries. Set start x, start y, coordinate units per hour, return to start.
Choose “Suggest a stop order”. Review suggested stop sequence, then compare the visual overview with the detailed tables.
Capture alternative scenarios, download a reusable project and export the selected table or a report when you are ready.

Example

Sketch four stops using X and Y coordinates, then compare a nearest-neighbor round trip with the entered order.

Questions & answers

Is this a map or navigation service?

No. Distances are straight lines between your sketch coordinates. Road networks, traffic and opening hours are not included.

Can I compare and save alternative plans?

Yes. Capture up to four calculated scenarios, restore their inputs and save them in a project JSON file. There is no automatic saving.

How do I bring in my own entries?

Download the CSV template, retain its column names and replace the example rows. Imports are limited to 100 entries and 1 MiB. A saved project also restores settings.

What should I check before using the result?

Straight-line sketch coordinates only, not roads or live navigation. Nearest-neighbor is a heuristic; no opening times or traffic are modeled.