Ardmore, Okla., to Port Aransas, Texas

I just read where someone else mentioned taking 77 in Waco to LaGrange. We have been that way and it is a decent drive but it takes an hour longer (from our house) to get to Port A. If you are just trying to avoid traffic and have extra time, that may be the way to go. Our trips to Port A are normally just weekend trips and we prefer the 5 hr drive vs the 6 hr drive to get there. Also, we have traveled 77 before and got stuck behind a wide load going 45 mph. Being just a 2 lane hwy, made it impossible to pass and made for a very long trip. I think we followed them for at least 40-50 miles.