• DATA
  • TIME
  • MAPS
  • HUMAN

How to automate logistics routing with your AI

Connect Radar to your AI client to turn a list of addresses into a precise distance and time matrix.

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Short answer

How can I automate my delivery routing with AI?

Your AI uses Radar to convert addresses into coordinates and then calculates the exact travel times and distances between every stop. This gives you the raw data needed to sequence your routes. You get a complete breakdown of the math and logic below.

Routing outcomes

What your AI produces

The data your agent generates after processing your stops.

DATA

Distance matrices

The AI generates a grid of distances between all points. You get the exact mileage needed for fuel and planning.

TIME

Travel time estimates

The AI calculates how long it takes to get from one stop to the next. This helps you set realistic delivery windows.

MAPS

Geocoded locations

The AI turns messy address strings into clean coordinates. This ensures the routing math is based on real locations.

HUMAN

Route sequencing

The AI provides the data, but you decide the final order. You review the matrix to pick the best path for your drivers.

The workflow

What your AI does when the address list arrives.

The AI handles the heavy math so you don't have to manually look up distances.

  1. Locate stops

    The AI takes your list of delivery addresses and finds their exact latitude and longitude.

    forward_geocode

  2. Build the matrix

    The AI calculates the travel time and distance between every single pair of locations in your set.

    calculate_routing_matrix

  3. Analyze paths

    The AI looks at the resulting matrix to identify the shortest or fastest connections.

    calculate_routing_matrix

  4. Finalize plan

    The AI presents the travel data in a format you can use to finalize your driver schedules.

    forward_geocodecalculate_routing_matrix

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the routing workflow.

Starting points

Swap the bracketed text for your actual data, like a Google Sheet or a list of addresses.

Radar Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_eSpgWjdp768p0dPq7oo40SuSdNVfftLeN2IJW5wW/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Radar capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "radar-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_eSpgWjdp768p0dPq7oo40SuSdNVfftLeN2IJW5wW/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Calculate a routing matrix for these addresses from my spreadsheet: [paste addresses]

  • Geocode this list of delivery stops so I can use them for routing: [paste addresses]

  • Use the routing matrix to find the shortest travel time between these three points: [list points]

  • Check the distances between the stops in my 'Daily Deliveries' sheet.

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Start here

Connect Radar once, then ask.

Just link Radar to your AI client. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can start running routing tasks immediately.

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FAQ

How the routing task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI automatically dispatch drivers?

    No. The AI only calculates the distances and times. You must send the final route to your drivers yourself.

  • 02

    Does the AI fix typos in my addresses?

    The AI uses the geocoding tool to find the correct location, but it won't rewrite your original source document.

  • 03

    Can it account for real-time traffic?

    The AI calculates travel times based on the routing matrix data provided by the tool.

  • 04

    Will it delete my existing delivery logs?

    No. The AI only reads your data to perform calculations; it has no permission to delete your files.

  • 05

    Can I use this with any AI client?

    Yes, as long as your client supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP).

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