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Old 01-10-2016, 10:52 AM   #1
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Got to go for a nieces wedding. If I have to go I am going at my own pace.

The real question is what route to take. Google maps wants me to go to Slidell Louisiana on i10 then up i59. My comfort zone is 62mph so I am not sure the long haul on i10 does me any good. How about San Antonio to Shreveport on state highways? Other than slowing down in small towns any other disadvantages?
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Got to go for a nieces wedding. If I have to go I am going at my own pace.

The real question is what route to take. Google maps wants me to go to Slidell Louisiana on i10 then up i59. My comfort zone is 62mph so I am not sure the long haul on i10 does me any good. How about San Antonio to Shreveport on state highways? Other than slowing down in small towns any other disadvantages?
If retired, or have the time, I would take the state 2 lane roads the whole way, wonderful sightseeing........
When I retire, I will all but be done traveling the interstates...........back roads are for the most part a lot smoother, due to no truck traffic.
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Go for the state and US highway's the whole way except.......Do not take US 30 from Breezwood PA toward Chambersburg. There is one, and I mean one pain in the neck grade there. And this comes from the Gal who drove the Powder River Pass!!.
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Monty,

Recently used 59 both north and south since we were just in Louisiana for the holidays. Over the past year work has been completed on 59 and it is now a good drive. At the end of 59north you can take 75 north to 40 through Knoxville and then 81 north all the way to Harrisburg.

We find around Knoxville to be a great half way stop, all kinds of campgrounds off of 40.

Best of luck to you, it is a beautiful drive.
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If retired, or have the time, I would take the state 2 lane roads the whole way, wonderful sightseeing........
When I retire, I will all but be done traveling the interstates...........back roads are for the most part a lot smoother, due to no truck traffic.
I am not retired, but I do have every other friday off (flexible work schedule) and ample leave built up. I can usually build a trip around my three day weekend and only have to use a few days leave for a 10 day trip.

If I look at the total miles driven by the interstate route and the total mile driven on state highways, It will take me the same amount of time to drive the same distance as I will never go 75 mph on the interstates.
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Go for the state and US highway's the whole way except.......Do not take US 30 from Breezwood PA toward Chambersburg. There is one, and I mean one pain in the neck grade there. And this comes from the Gal who drove the Powder River Pass!!.
Great to know, and I will save that info with my route.
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Monty,

Recently used 59 both north and south since we were just in Louisiana for the holidays. Over the past year work has been completed on 59 and it is now a good drive. At the end of 59north you can take 75 north to 40 through Knoxville and then 81 north all the way to Harrisburg.

We find around Knoxville to be a great half way stop, all kinds of campgrounds off of 40.

Best of luck to you, it is a beautiful drive.
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Can't help you with the route but can give you a good tip for camping in the Harrisburg vicinity. Twin Grove Park, New Ringold , PA.
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Twin Grove is a good campground north of Harrisburg, but in Pine Grove Pa . I'll be coming up from San Antonio this fall, watching to see what suggestions you get.
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You are correct.... my mistake. It's a great campground!
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We've gone from Kerrville to central MD several times.... Don't remember all the road Nos. This is a good route. Good camping places along the way. PM me if you and we'll remember the good ones. Roads were OK 2 years ago except I30W between Little Rock and Texarkana. You can make a steady 62-65. We make good 320-360ish miles a day. Takes at least 3.5 days.

SA>I35>Waco>Tyler>Texarkana> Little Rock>Memphis>Knoxville>Bristol>Wytheville>Roanoke> Harrisonburg>Hagerstown>Frederick>Gettysburg>Harri sburg.

Depending on when you are expecting to travel.....I'd keep a close eye on the weather. April should be OK....
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