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08-12-2018, 07:06 PM

glc replied to a thread San Francisco to Laredo, TX - I-40 vs I-10 ? in Planning Summer RoadTrips

Now - if you make this drive in off days/hours, you may be able to get away with taking I-5 all the way to I-210/CA-210 to I-10. With no significant...

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08-12-2018, 11:19 AM

glc replied to a thread San Francisco to Laredo, TX - I-40 vs I-10 ? in Planning Summer RoadTrips

That adds at least an hour to our suggestions.

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08-11-2018, 12:34 PM

glc replied to a thread I-11 Opens in RoadTrip Field Reports

Google Maps wasted no time, they are already showing I-11. I noticed another new Interstate highway the other day - US-41 from Milwaukee to Green...

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08-09-2018, 10:46 AM

glc replied to a thread Cross Country Road Trip! NJ - SF, CA in Planning Summer RoadTrips

NO. That's too far. Limit each day to less than 600 miles. If you don't, the lack of rest will creep up on you, causing safety issues.

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08-09-2018, 10:42 AM

glc replied to a thread Road trip across America from Chicago to Pacific Northwest, down coast, return south in Fall & Winter RoadTrips

Welcome to RTA! Exactly what month are you thinking of doing this?

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08-07-2018, 04:12 PM

glc replied to a thread From Central Virginia to Northwestern Indiana in Planning Summer RoadTrips

I plotted out a Google Map from Charleston WV to Lafayette IN. The recommended (fastest) route is what you normally take. First alternate,...

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08-06-2018, 01:33 PM

glc replied to a thread Vermont to The Grand Circle an Mount Rushmore and back to Vt. in Planning Summer RoadTrips

Rather than take I-99 to the PA Turnpike, I'd recommend you stay on I-80 to Youngstown, then I-76 through Akron to I-71 to Columbus to I-70. It's a...

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08-06-2018, 11:37 AM

glc replied to a thread 7 day Utah National Parks Road Trip in Planning Summer RoadTrips

After Day 4, I'd look for something in Panguitch, Tropic, or Cannonville. Also check out camping in Bryce or just outside the park at Ruby's. ...

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08-06-2018, 11:28 AM

glc replied to a thread Mid-Missouri to Estes Park, Colorado in Fall & Winter RoadTrips

I-70 is the most logical route for being the fastest. There is always the possibility of snow but it's not very likely. When you enter Denver, take...

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08-06-2018, 10:06 AM

glc replied to a thread 7 day Utah National Parks Road Trip in Planning Summer RoadTrips

Kanab is quite a bit out of the way for Bryce and Zion. I'd look at other overnight arrangements.

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08-06-2018, 07:54 AM

glc replied to a thread Driving from San Fransisco to Florissant, CO in Fall & Winter RoadTrips

If it has all wheel drive and all-season tires with more than half the tread left, you should be fine. However, if Donner Pass has chain controls in...

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08-05-2018, 08:26 PM

glc replied to a thread San Francisco to Laredo, TX - I-40 vs I-10 ? in Planning Summer RoadTrips

I would not take I-15 all the way to I-10 - I'd take I-215 to CA-210. This is shorter and cuts off some traffic-prone areas.

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08-05-2018, 08:24 PM

glc replied to a thread Driving from San Fransisco to Florissant, CO in Fall & Winter RoadTrips

Welcome to RTA! I would recommend I-80 to SLC, then I-15 south to Spanish Fork, then US-6 east to I-70. At Frisco, take CO-9 south to US-24 east....

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08-05-2018, 10:45 AM

glc replied to a thread San Francisco to Laredo, TX - I-40 vs I-10 ? in Planning Summer RoadTrips

Following Donna's suggested route, overnights in Blythe and El Paso. The quickest way from I-5 to CA-58 is in fact CA-46 to CA-99. Do not...

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08-05-2018, 10:30 AM

glc replied to a thread Chicago, IL to Portland, OR Road Trip - 4 Days in Planning Summer RoadTrips

It's shortest, fastest, and there is no such thing as a "boring" route.

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08-04-2018, 10:58 AM

glc replied to a thread Midwest NP Circle Roadtrip planning for May thru ? 2019 in Planning Summer RoadTrips

I see you said May - you need to research opening dates for roads in the northern high altitude parks. I would adjust your order of visits...

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08-03-2018, 03:17 PM

glc replied to a thread Chicago, IL to Portland, OR Road Trip - 4 Days in Planning Summer RoadTrips

Welcome to RTA! First of all, do NOT believe the drive times from a computer. They assume you will be driving at least the speed limit constantly...

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08-03-2018, 12:11 PM

glc replied to a thread Central Washington -> Cleveland in Planning Summer RoadTrips

I'm glad you made the trip "safely" but driving over 800 miles in one day is definitely NOT safe to you and others on the road.

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07-29-2018, 11:52 AM

glc replied to a thread Phoenix to Milwaukee in my Lamborghini Countach in Planning Summer RoadTrips

I have stayed in the motel. The rooms also match the motif, mine was clean and comfortable.

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07-28-2018, 03:54 PM

glc replied to a thread Driving from Seattle to Missouri state in 2004 ford focus with 120.000miles in Planning Summer RoadTrips

I have a 2003 F-150 with over 190k on it, and I would not hesitate to jump in it tomorrow and go on a cross country trip.

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07-28-2018, 03:51 PM

glc replied to a thread Phoenix to Milwaukee in my Lamborghini Countach in Planning Summer RoadTrips

In Amarillo, check out the motel at the Big Texan steak house. It's all Old West motif.

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07-25-2018, 01:47 PM

glc replied to a thread Road Trip from Philadelphia, PA to Canton, OH in Planning Summer RoadTrips

Just so you know, it's over 400 miles from Philly to Canton, so if you must do this drive in one day, you don't have all that much time to get off...

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07-25-2018, 06:49 AM

glc replied to a thread Flattest Route for PCS move from WA to SC? in Planning Summer RoadTrips

It can be bypassed at the expense of 60 miles by taking I-40 to I-81 to I-26 to Asheville.

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07-23-2018, 08:53 PM

glc replied to a thread Flattest Route for PCS move from WA to SC? in Planning Summer RoadTrips

I'll give you route numbers from Spokane to Columbia, here are 2 alternates: I-90 to Sioux Falls I-29 to KC (take the I-435 east bypass) I-70 to...

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07-23-2018, 07:26 AM

glc replied to a thread Central Washington -> Cleveland in Planning Summer RoadTrips

US-20 does not go to Whidbey Island - that's WA-20.

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