How to Record a Trip with Route and Speed on iPhone

TL;DR

SpeedTrace records a trip with one tap and keeps going with the screen off, drawing your route on the map in real time with a live speed pill — saving distance, duration, max/average speed, and elevation.

Steps

In SpeedTrace, tap once to start recording.
Watch your route draw on the map in real time.
Follow mode keeps you centered; a live speed pill stays visible.
Lock the screen if you like — it keeps recording.
Stop to save the trip with its full stats.

Why it works this way

A trip recorder has to be effortless or you won’t use it. One tap starts SpeedTrace, and it keeps logging with the screen off so you’re not draining battery on a lit display or babysitting the app. The live route and speed pill let you glance at progress, and every trip is saved with the stats that matter for reviewing it later.

Tips & edge cases

Screen-off recording saves battery on long trips.
Background GPS uses battery — SpeedTrace only uses it while actively recording.
Follow mode keeps you centered; pan freely anytime.

FAQ

Does it keep recording with the screen off? Yes. Start with one tap and it keeps recording with the screen off.

Can I watch my route as I go? Yes. Your route draws itself on the map in real time, with a live speed pill and follow mode.

What’s saved with a trip? Distance, duration, max and average speed, and elevation.