Road trip from Dallas to Glendale AZ

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Originally Posted by glc

I would recommend you spend the second night in Las Cruces instead of El Paso. That makes for a more even spread. Another good option for the first night is Odessa.

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Thanks so much. We already booked the hotel in Odessa and La Cruces. Longing for the trip next week!

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Originally Posted by Southwest Dave

Its great that you have decided to add an extra day to give yourself time to enjoy the journey and do a little sightseeing. That could be get off the Interstate for a little while or you could possibly (weather and road conditions being good) look at an alternative route on Highways taking a steadier pace. US380 to US60 for example and take in some small towns such as Lincoln and Capitan and stop and look at the VLA (Very large array). Averaging out to roughly 350 mile per day it should still be comfortable enough to enjoy.

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Thank you, we would consider getting off the Interstate for a while when it is possible and will try to visit Lincoln and Capitan.

As you get near El Paso you could come off at Jct 34 onto the 375 loop which goes around the city on the Woodrow Bean transmountain drive through the Franklin mountains. It adds little time but may give you a chance to get out, stretch your legs and take in the views. You could also consider getting off 1-20 to Pecos and take 285 to Orla then 652 to US180/62 through the Guadalupe mountains and then hook up the 375 loop through the Franklins.

Have a safe trip !