Copy stops from an existing route
Use Duplicate Route in Upper to copy stops from an existing route into a new, independent route — so you never re-enter the same addresses and details twice.
Upper Route Planner lets you copy the stops from an existing route into a brand-new route using Duplicate Route. The duplicate is an independent route you can edit, optimize, and dispatch on its own — so you reuse the stop data you already entered instead of building from scratch.
Why this matters
Entering stop data takes time. Once a route holds names, addresses, phone numbers, time windows, and notes, you don't want to retype any of it for a similar run. Duplicating an existing route preserves that stop data and hands you an editable copy, with no risk to the original.
Before you start
- Plan requirement — Available on every plan, including Starter.
- Permissions — You need create-route permission and access to Route Plan.
- A source route to copy from — Any existing route in your list works as the source.
Depending on how your workspace is set up, you may see Technician and Service labels where this article says Driver and Delivery. The steps are the same either way.
How copying works
Duplicate Route creates a new route from the stops in the source route. The two routes are independent — editing one does not affect the other. Stop details (such as addresses and the information attached to each stop) carry over to the copy. Driver-side activity from the original — completion status, driver notes, and proof of delivery — does not.
Copy stops from an existing route
Open Route Plan
Go to Route Plan in the left sidebar to open your My Route Plan list.
Find the source route
Locate the route you want to copy stops from in the route list.
Open the route's action menu
Click the three-dot (…) icon in the route's Action column.
Select Duplicate Route
Choose Duplicate Route from the menu. Upper creates the copy and names it Copy [route name] (for example, Copy Route Plan - 499).
Review and adjust the new route
Open the duplicated route to add or remove stops, change the date, or assign drivers before you optimize.
What carries over
| Carries over to the copy | Stays with the original only |
|---|---|
| The stops from the source route | Completion status (delivered / skipped) |
| Stop details attached to each stop | Driver notes added on the route |
| Proof of delivery |
Treat the duplicate as a clean, editable route. Before optimizing, you can remove stops you don't need, adjust service times, or assign a different driver. The original route is untouched.
Common scenarios
- Build today's route from a previous one — Duplicate the earlier route, then adjust and optimize the copy for today.
- Reuse a familiar set of stops — Duplicate a route that already has the addresses you visit regularly, then tweak it for the new run.
- Keep a known-good route safe — Duplicate before experimenting, so your original stays intact if you want to revert.
Troubleshooting
Related
Copy a route to another date
Use Duplicate Route in Upper to copy a route to a new date. The duplicate keeps your stop data and lands in My Route Plan ready to optimize and dispatch.
Create a new route plan
Create a route in Upper Route Planner: add stops, assign drivers, and optimize the sequence — all from one route builder screen, ready to dispatch.