I am seriously considering driving my '05 S2000 from Acton in So California, to Ohio, in July, to go to a meet. The trip is in the neighborhood of 2,360 miles and 36 hours of drive time, one way. I've driven an S2000 before from Acton to Colorado Springs, in August, and I loved the trip. I took 3 days to get there and 2 to get home.

I will post two different choices to get there, one given by Mapquest and AAA and another one from Yahoo. At this point I'm wondering if I'll enjoy the trip until about half-way, and then find that the terrain is totally flat and boring. Also, I'm wondering if the weather will be stormy, have possible tornados, or hail, or just be unpredictable. My thinking is that I'll take 4 days to get there, averaging 600 miles a day. Coming home I will take longer because I will spend some time in Colorado with my sister.

I'm looking for advice that would be helpful.

 

Well, I'm a failure at making a poll. I had hoped that each answer was going on a separate line.

^----Chazmo fixed it for me! Thank you, buddy.

 

You know my answer - Go For It!

There will certainly be a boring day or two (at least). That's what you've got to consider the most, I would guess. Otherwise it should be a lot of fun.

Weather is weather - if you're normally used to occasionally driving in rainy weather, then this should be no different.

JonasM

 

You already know my opinion.

1. Don't drive through funnel clouds.
2. Don't drive through funnel clouds.
3. If you drive through a funnel cloud, say hi to Dorothy for me.

 

Here are the three maps, but AAA and Mapquest look to be the same:



^AAA directions.


^Mapquest.


^Yahoo gives a slighty longer and more northern route.

 

Oh, by the way : Yes, you're nuts! But we like you that way!

JonasM

 

Unless the more northern route is dramatically better for the first half, I think I'd go the more southern route. Probably slightly better weather, and I'd rather approach Cleveland from the south. From the West it's way too flat.

JonasM

 

OK. I think the return route I will take the northern route since it will take me to Colorado and I can just drop down to Colorado Springs.

 

Patty,

I don't think the drive to the meet will be a problem. You'll be excited about the adventure, wide eyed about seeing the country, and your adrenalin will be flowing.

I think where you've got a problem is on the way home. You'll be exhausted, anxious to be home, and tired of being on the road. I think that on the way home the miles will seem awfully long and endless.

If you could get someone to travel with you, at least part of the way, I think you'd be better off.

I love the whole idea of what you're thinking about. Coming to the meet with your own car, a chance to see the country from the drivers seat of an S2000 and all of those good things. My only problem is (as I said before) it's a long hard drive home, and a lot of time behind the wheel all by yourself.

 

Hi Patty

Go for it!!!

I'd do it in a heartbeat, but I love to drive no matter what.

Personally I'd avoid the northern route. Nebraska, Kansas and Iowa are incredibly flat and boring, especially if you're on the interstate and by yourself. I-44 isn't too bad a run; I did it with my Dad back in '71 from Springfield MO to LA (got caught in an early Feb snowstorm in Tucumcari).

In addition I'd suggest avoiding Chicago, as there is construction on the only way east of there, I-80/I-90/I-94. This is where three major interstates funnel together into one, along with several local expressways. One accident along there and things are totally shut down for hours, plus having all the semi-trucks surrounding you doesn't help either. This route is always a major nightmare, and if you can come through south of there you'd be much better off.

We always try to swing south and east in a loop from our home in the NW Chicago burbs when we are heading east.

Tom