We will be in DC for the birth of our second grandchild and will not be able to make this run, have fun and take a lot of pics

 

And how many miles? I need to know how much to save up for fuel.

 

Are we really meeting at the McD's in Columbia. What about a group ride to the meeting place?

Also... Things to consider... With the Popeye picnic in the area, are we as a group of cars going to easily get through the town?

 

Well foo. Gimme a while to figure this out. I do not have any fancy software.

 

Google maps says ~300 miles roundtrip from 63304, & 7-8 hrs of driving

 

The 'Missouri-side' of the group can meet at the 'usual place' and caravan out to Columbia, IL.

For those interested:

Meet at the West-side park-n-go at Hwy 40 & Hwy 94, at 8:00 am Sunday, Sept 7. We'll leave at 8:15 am sharp!

Map - the 'usual spot is the parking lot in center of the map

As far as the Popeye Picnic - I'm not too worried. It's likely about as 'renouned' as the Star Trek Festival in River Side, IA

 

I got more like 350 miles from that zip and 8-9 hours without a lunch break...

 

Count me in

 

That's going to be a long day.

 

300 miles? Should be about 5 hours then, eh?