Fine-Tune Route Optimization With Time And Distance Priority Settings

Route4Me’s Advanced Optimization Fine-Tuning adds an extra layer of control to your route optimizations. Beyond standard routing constraints like cubic volume, weight, and number of pieces, it lets you prioritize distance, travel time, or wait time to create more practical routes. For example, routes optimized solely for shortest distance may look efficient but can include long idle periods. By adjusting Fine-Tuning priorities, you can reduce wait time, save money, and plan routes that are truly efficient.

Add Advanced Fine-Tuning Priority Settings In Optimization Profiles

Advanced Optimization Fine-Tuning is quick and easy to set up in Optimization Profiles, allowing you to reuse your preferred settings for future routes.

To add or edit a profile, open the “Advanced” tab and adjust the sliders in the “Optimization Fine-Tuning” section. These sliders let you prioritize distance, travel time, or wait time, with a higher percentage indicating higher priority. For example, setting a high “Prioritize Distance” value will focus on the shortest possible route.

Note: Without fine-tuning, Route4Me prioritizes distance by default.

Open Your Optimization Profiles

Time And Distance Priority Fine-Tuning In Manual Optimization Settings

You can also adjust Advanced Optimization Fine-Tuning settings each time you plan a route.

When prompted to choose an Optimization Profile, click “Skip” to open the “Route Settings” panel. Then, open the “Extended Section” tab and adjust the sliders in the “Optimization Fine-Tuning” section to set your priorities. When finished, save your settings and proceed with route planning.

Note: Without fine-tuning, Route4Me prioritizes distance by default.

Click To Plan A Route

Optimization Fine-Tuning Planned Routes Comparison

Fine-tuned route optimization settings can affect distance, duration, sequence, and directions.

In the example below, the same addresses are optimized for distance on the left and travel time on the right. While the travel-time route is longer in distance, it is faster to complete thanks to more efficient directions.

Adjusting Fine-Tuning priorities lets you choose the balance that best fits your time and cost goals.