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Red_Eagle
Explorer
May 28, 2015

Ala hwy 82 to Columbus, Ms

Live south of B'ham & considering alternative route to Tupelo,Ms on our way to I-40 and westward. Traveling thru B'ham,then west on hwy 78 to I-22 is a pain. Would like to take "back road (hwy52)" over to I-459 to I-20/59 (took this route last summer going to Texas), then hwy 82 from Tuscaloosa to Columbus,Ms and then hwy alt 45 up to Tupelo to cath I-22. Has anyone else taken this route and how is the road? We are pulling a 31' 5er. Also, any gas stations along the way that I can gas up, pulling the 5er? Thanks for your advice.
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  • Thom02099's avatar
    Thom02099
    Explorer II
    May 29, 2015
    Red Eagle wrote:
    Live south of B'ham & considering alternative route to Tupelo,Ms on our way to I-40 and westward. Traveling thru B'ham,then west on hwy 78 to I-22 is a pain. Would like to take "back road (hwy52)" over to I-459 to I-20/59 (took this route last summer going to Texas), then hwy 82 from Tuscaloosa to Columbus,Ms and then hwy alt 45 up to Tupelo to cath I-22. Has anyone else taken this route and how is the road? We are pulling a 31' 5er. Also, any gas stations along the way that I can gas up, pulling the 5er? Thanks for your advice.


    I've taken this route (US 82/45) several times in my travels from Colorado to Alabama (family in Tuscaloosa area). It's a good road, didn't have a lot of traffic, able to make good time without the stress of interstate driving.
  • Laman's avatar
    Laman
    Explorer
    May 29, 2015
    Piece of cake good road with only moderate traffic. I would suggest not taking 82 thru Tuscaloosa but continue on i-20 to exit 68 to the toll road then go north to 82. You will miss a lot of traffic and pay only a small toll.
  • sdianel_-acct_c's avatar
    sdianel_-acct_c
    Explorer
    May 29, 2015
    82 is a good 4 lane highway.

    there is a Kangaroo Express on Hwy 82 in north Tuscaloosa
    5525 McFarland Blvd
    Northport, AL 35476

    there is a Loves' Travel Stop off Hwy 82 in Columbus MS at Hwy 50 (Tuscaloosa Rd). At the end of the exit ramp, turn right (west).

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