Hi
My first show this year is at Richardson, Texas. I feel like can make the trip in one day but I wondering if this just stupid in my part. I am driving from Chicago, IL to down there.
How do you prepare for a long trip like? I already check everything in my car and seems to be okay after $$ spending on it.
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I head to to Richardson, Texas may 2. I started 5 am and got to Texas by 8:30. I could finish the trip but the hotel wanted another 104 for the night so found a Motel 6 and spend the night. In my way back from Richardson Texas, I started 5 am and made home Chicago by 8pm. The route was 55 to 44 to 69 that becomes 75. This is a trip for daylight only. I wont dare to drive at night specially if you had that many travel hours log already. One thing I got very lucky with traffic and Only was driving 5 miles above speed limited. Best part first I drive to south I don't get pull over.
I still need to get the car dash holder for the i phone. The main concern for the trip is the weather. If the weather looks bad I may even start the trip Tuesday night after work ( I really do not want to do that) or bit the bullet and curse it in one day. The main thing about the planing is to enjoy the trip.
Oscar, the route I usually take to Dallas:
I-55 to St. Louis. Then I-44 through Missouri (the Will Rogers Turnpike in Oklahoma), either to Vinita/Big Cabin and then south on US 69; or continue on I-44 through Tulsa and take US 75 South. The two highways join near McAlester. Follow US 75/US 69 into Dallas. Once you cross into Texas, the road becomes limited access freeway again. But the stretch from Tulsa to Denison goes through a number of little towns.
I came through one such town last year a couple of days before a tornado ripped through it. Spring is tornado season in Oklahoma and Texas, so keep a weather app handy or listen to the radio.
Hi John it will be good to see you again. I trying to figure Jim route. I plan to break it in two days.
Oscar, I'll be there. I'll try to take my time and get some photography done along the way. I go nuts driving those long days! Hope you choose to spread it out, try to enjoy the drive if you can.
I have done 750 mile days, with the trailer, but I definitely don't recommend it. Driving a trailer above 65mph puts extra stress on the tires (trailer tires are only rated to 65). 10 hours a day is about the limit.
OY! I'm definitely a road-warrior and have been known to do long days out of necessity but this Chicago to Dallas route in one day is a non-starter! Don't even think of it.
Oscar, not worth the risk. I am heading from Toronto to Florida at the end of April, and I have a second driver helping me out. We are going to leave mid-Wednesday, and not plan on getting to Melbourne until Friday afternoon at some point. I can tell you from a personal experience many years ago that falling asleep at the the wheel is not something you want to give any chance of ever happening. I will now pull over at the side of the road in the middle of no where before I push my luck and risk my life and the lives of others on the road or in my car. Spend the $100.00 and then you have an extra day to actually enjoy the drive.
Best of luck, and have a safe trip.
Sounds like a good decision, Oscar. Part of the pleasure of this business is seeing the country and taking some time. 500 miles in a day is good and should keep you safe. Stop in a restaurant for lunch, look around and enjoy the travel. We have done that drive and always did an overnight, around Texarkana, or some place like that. How many of your friends can say they've been there? See the temple in Memphis when you cross the Mississippi. Getting through Illinois will be long, but then the rest of the trip will be good.
I know when we traveled to Florida there would be these little booklets in the rest areas with lodging deals along the way. Maybe you can pick up one of those to plan a stop for the night.
Nice to see you here again.
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