soalvajavab1@yahoo.com wrote:
> I am basically relocating for my job, that's why I have to go pretty
> quick in 4 to 6 days.
>
> what is the thoughest part of the trip? Is it boring desert of
> Nebreska or is it challenging Rockie Mountains in Denver?
Traffic in major cities. Interstate is boring but not "difficult".
> If I get really tired in road, I will stop and take a hotel and sleep.
> I add one more day to trip. I can do that although I will be late for
> my job a bit but it is better to be safe and enjoy.
>
> I know, most of my time I will be in the car. but I hope I can see a
> little sightseeing from road too. Can I?
>
> You did not tell me, is it better I go from North bound or South bound
> after Chicago?
The northern route is about 100 miles shorter than the southern but the
southern route has far more in the way of points of interest IMO.
> I probably stay in Chicago first night. Too aggressive to go all the
> way to Omaha.
I'd stop before Chicago, sleep, and try to hit Chicago very early in the
morning (like between 2 and 5 AM). You'll miss the traffic.
Alternatively, start your trip late in the day, and well rested, and try
to hit Chicago around that time then go past it and stop.
You really don't want to deal with Chicago traffic if you're trying to
make time.
> The most boring part, is it Nebreska? Do we still have Gas Station and
> McDonald and Red Roof, Motel 6, every 200 miles or so?
Yep. May not be those particular franchises, but there'll be fast food
and gas at just about every exit and lodging of some kind at most of
them.
> If I want to see Route 66, then my trip will be longer, right?
The southern route through Albuquerque very roughly follows what used to
be Route 66.
Route 66 per se doesn't exist any more. You can drive some of the same
roads that made it up. Some are slow, two lane, and in poor condition.
On the other hand, some of what was once Route 66 is now interstate
highway. You'll really need a guidebook if you want to do this. In the
time you have, your best bet would be to see a few of the high points
rather than trying to follow the whole thing.
http://www.historic66.com/ and
http://www.route66guidebooks.com/index.htm have a variety of resources
for anyone who wants to see what's left of Route 66.
> I feel Denver area is the best place around the road to stop more? I
> can see Las Vegas again when I settle in LA.
>
> Cheers, please advise, thanks a lot for your great tips. Cheers
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