Road trip suggestions from California to Georgia ?

[1TONY1]

Any input ?

Road trip driving a Viper from Los Angeles area to Georgia.

Options: Hwy 40 through Flagstaff, Albuquerque, Amarillo, Oklahoma City, Little Rock, Memphis, Nashville, 2130 miles, 30:40 hrs.
OR
Hwy 15 then 70 through Las Vegas, Grand Junction, Vail, Denver, Topeka, Kansas City, St. Louis, Nashville, 2295 miles, 33:59 hrs.

I have never driven the desert or the big mountains so both would be new to me. Could possibly do minimum stops or maybe take some more time to spend a night or two at interesting stops. How fast can you run Hwy 40 ? Tickets ?

 

[BDZ1984]

to bad your not going through Dallas

 

[V10SpeedLuvr]

Sounds like a fun trip. Ive always wanted to go cross country. Me personally, I would take Hwy 15. sounds like a more interesting trip. Denver is beautiful. I went a few years back. I would say take your time and stay at places you find interesting. Are you already in Cali? If not, want a co-pilot?

 

[DEVILDOG]

Any input ?

Road trip driving a Viper from Los Angeles area to Georgia.

Options: Hwy 40 through Flagstaff, Albuquerque, Amarillo, Oklahoma City, Little Rock, Memphis, Nashville, 2130 miles, 30:40 hrs.
OR
Hwy 15 then 70 through Las Vegas, Grand Junction, Vail, Denver, Topeka, Kansas City, St. Louis, Nashville, 2295 miles, 33:59 hrs.

I have never driven the desert or the big mountains so both would be new to me. Could possibly do minimum stops or maybe take some more time to spend a night or two at interesting stops. How fast can you run Hwy 40 ? Tickets ?

I'd suggest going beyond Nashville if you want to get to Georgia. Sorry couldn't resist. Seriously, I've driven the 40 route and it's great through the desert. Nice open stretches. Also, you could take a slight detour and go to the Grand Canyon if you have time. Take a V1.

 

[AZTVR]

Options: Hwy 40 through Flagstaff, Albuquerque, Amarillo, Oklahoma City, Little Rock, Memphis, Nashville, 2130 miles, 30:40 hrs.

Flagstaff to Memphis: BORING!!!! Flat, no trees in sight, straight. BORING !!! Don't know about the speed rating. Of course, if you have a burning desire to see Graceland or possibly the Grand Canyon, that's the way to go.

 

[PhoenixGTS]

Take second, northern arc option. Driving across New Mexico and Texas is about as close to hell as you are going to get - expecially at this time of year.

 

[ledfoot]

Watch out for earthquakes in California, Tornados in the Southwest, Hurricanes in the Southeast.....Have a safe trip................10 would be the fastest easily......Speeding laws in Arizona are scary.....speed-traps in El Paso (I know).

 

[garolittle]

Take plenty of gas money.

 

[carguy07]

I made the run from LA to Vegas to Ohio twice back in the early 90’s. Both times we took 40 for the West–East run. Cops were very cool, blew by many in the low 100’s without ever getting pulled over. We had a few flash their lights at us, but they never even pulled out. We ran with the tuckers in convoys at night, they know where all of the speed traps are. I swear you can pull a heck of a draft in the middle of a convoy. I guess stone chips were not an issue back then. We even had a Texas Trooper in a Mustang run beside us for a ½ hour at around 100mph. Several of the gas stations were closed in the middle of the night making for some scary miles with the gauge on E. We averaged a little over 100mph with pit stops. I saw people pulled over, but they were usually getting stupid in mid day traffic. At night it was balls out. But, this was over 10 years ago. Things may have changed. I would definitely pack some heat. You are in the middle of nowhere for a loooong time!

 

[Vic]

Take a gun with you- Because you never know.....

You might find yourself alone at night, on a deserted downtown street, its cold, dark.....

And you might need some cash!




I've always heard Route 66 is pretty cool? Doesn't that go east to west?

 

[99 R/T 10]

Tony,
driving a Viper? If so, take option 2, very nice drive through the mountains

 

[Newport Viper]

Take a gun with you- Because you never know.....

You might find yourself alone at night, on a deserted downtown street, its cold, dark.....

And you might need some cash!

LOL


Use painters tape to make your own "clear bra" if you don't already have one.....


Take the trip through Vail/ Denver especially if you have a honey with ya. Very scenic. One night in Vegas, the next night in Vail.

 

[ROGUE]

I'd definitely take option 2. And not only because you can cruise the 15 at 120mph+ (preferably at night) with a very minimal chance of getting nailed, but it's a great drive. Driving up through the CO mountains will be 10x better than the wasteland that is TX and OK.

 

[1TONY1]

I believe the north route is winning.

What about a detour to Pikes Peak....it's only 100 miles out of the way.

 

[viprvenm]

I just got done traveling from AL to WA and then back. Over 7,000 miles. Further north you go you have to deal with high winds on the open road... it can wear you out. Further South THUNDERstorms! Have fun either way.

viprvenm

 

[JUCD VPR]

I say go HWY 15 to 70 St.louis is awesome!

 

[Newport Viper]

I believe the north route is winning.

What about a detour to Pikes Peak....it's only 100 miles out of the way.

You seen one rock, you've seen them all.....Spend more time in Vail/Breckenridge

 

[pdmracing]

tony I did the southern route on the way to vegas, on the way back did alot of national parks, vally of fire, sedona, grand canyon, painted desert(@120mph yes indeed)petrified forrest, my fav Meteor crater, Sante fe, It was a blast, definitely worth doing

 

[Bo knows]

Tony,

You might want to think about rerouting your trip thru Cawker City Kansas so you can take in The Worlds Largest Ball of String. Don't try this if your on any medications or are weak of heart, it's pretty exciting!

Bo knows

 

[93Cobra]

The second option sounds better to me. I drove my first Viper from Dallas to California and got a ticket in Abiline Texas for going 82mph instead of the 65mph at night that was posted. What kind of **tt is that?

 

[02ViperTodd]

Hi Tony,

I was in the USMC and did the 10 route several times...GO THE OTHER WAY!!..Grand Canyon is good for about 1 hour..The treck through Flagstaff, Bring a ton of cash for gas for either side and a DVD...BORING!!!
And like Chad said..if you need a body in the pasenger seat..I'm there!!

Todd