# Plan a future trip _Implement Using:_ [Directions Flexible API](https://docs.nextbillion.ai/routing/directions-api#directions-flexible-api) To plan a trip in the future we configure the `departure_time` parameter of the Directions Flexible API along with other constraints. Providing a `departure_time` allows the service to consider the general traffic conditions at the given time and provide the best route and ETAs accordingly. 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