On websites like Mapquest, they offer an option for driving directions. Is there somewhere on the web that will lay out walking directions between 2 addresses.
This is significant in Washington, DC, since driving directions lead you in circles through one-way roads and the like.
Any help?
You could just pull up a large street map of the area…
Zev Steinhardt
What I want to know is, if I set up a catapault and some strategically placed trampolines, can I get bouncing directions to a location? 
Zev Steinhardt
Of course. That’s true. I’m actually most interested in the principle of the matter - whether or not such a site or service exists.
Thank you for your rapid reply, though. Man that was quick!
Other ideas out there?
I don’t think the direction services have programming built in for walkers.
The best thing to do would be to just ask for directions that don’t involve highways.
The problem that I am experiencing basically revolves around being directed (as if I were a car) through a zig-zag of one-way, downtown streets. It would be very convenient if walking directions were available.
Don’t get me wrong. I am perfectly capable of reading maps, using street signs, calling/asking for directions, using a compass etc. I just have a touch of curiosity.
I’d also be interested to know if Zev’s “bouncing directions” are available. 
Those are hard to do because people are not honest about their wieght.
I think the real problem is that services such as Mapquest currently don’t have the intelligence to find the best route, driving or walking. I rented a GPS-equipped car last year and found its directions to be inferior (IMO) to what I figured out myself via a map.
You can get initial headings for your catapult by entering exact longitude & latitude coordinates here. No help with street addresses, though.
Please post a link to the website that does a good job giving driving directions with respect to one way streets - I’ve never seen one.
If you are specifically interested in getting around Washington DC, the Metro system has a pretty good site for finding the best routes around the city. It is primarily for using mass transit (bus & rail) but it also includes walking directions from your starting point to the nearest station/bus stop and to your destination. The URL is http://rideguide.wmata.com/.
Well, the Australian Govt have recently introduced a website which has every single public toilet in Australia on it. see it here
That might be handy if you ever happen to want to do more than 4 - 5 hours of walking in Australia