drive from Chicago to Portland in Februrary
Hi,
Thank you for reading my thread. I appreciate your help in advance.
I am planning to drive from Chicago to Portland in the middle of February. I feel nervous of the trip since it is my first time to drive across the country. Which route will be the best one in winter? I read a lot of posts and it seems to me I-80 then I-84 is a good choice. But am I capable to drive through those mountain area with my little Honda Civic? The car is in good shape, but I don't have experience with snow condition. Also I will carry my bike with a trunk rack, is that safe in this long trip?
Thanks again!
Lucy
Shortest is usually the best in winter
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Originally Posted by
chervil
So I truly need suggestions.
Here are some winter driving tips, but the best one is that the shortest distance (on Interstate highways) is usually the best when traveling in February. For that reason, I would travel I-80 to I-84 and stay current with the weather predictions and stop whenever the weather looks too threatening at a motel and relax. I-70 is a beautiful highway, and I love traveling it in the winter, but it just doesn't make sense for you to drop that far south. Professional drivers, prefer I-80 to I-70 -- don't worry too much about ground blizzards -- if the roads are hazardous -- the Wyoming DOT will close the road.
Mark