ok i see were i messed up i apologize for that
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ok i see were i messed up i apologize for that
You can drive more than 6-7 hours, but trying to do more than 10-12 is what becomes problematic.Quote:
Originally Posted by carbone22
As was stated, getting to wichita is going to be in the 12-14 range. You can do that in a very long day, but then don't plan on doing another long day in the car the next day.
ok thanks for the help and is it okay to drive 5mph over the speed. for example if the speed limits 75mph is it ok to do 80mph
It would be fairly unlikely to be stopped for doing 80 in a 75, but its not impossible. Doing just 1 mph over is all an officer needs to write a ticket that will hold up, the more over the limit you are, the more likely you are to get stopped.
Keep in mind the minimum travel time estimates you've been given already expect that you will be doing the speed limit or slightly above. Even if you set your cruise at 80 mph, by the time you factor in basic stops, your overall average for the day will be 60 mph or less.
Also note, that the faster you go, the worse your gas mileage will be which means more time stopped to refuel. I'll typically find that if I'm going 80, I'll get 3-4 mpg less than if I spend most of the tank doing 70.
Yes, you can drive from Rockford to Wichita in one day, fastest route is what Michael has posted. Leave Rockford no later than 6am and you will arrive in time for a late dinner. If you do this, please do NOT plan on doing another long drive the next day.
I set my cruise control at 3 or 4 mph over the limit and verify the speed with a GPS.
Stop and switch drivers every 3 hours and make sure at least one passenger stays awake, preferably the one in the front seat.
Do not try to go through downtown Kansas City, you will be getting there in rush hour. Take I-435 around the east and south side to rejoin I-35.
Your toll on I-88 will be $1.90 and on the Kansas Turnpike from Emporia to Wichita will be approximately $4.00, depending on which exit you use.