Best Route Heading West From FL to NM & Beyond

Westbound I-10 in Louisiana is the absolute worst road we've been on. Don't go through Houston during rush hour.

What they said. If you take the southern route (I-10), take advantage of fuel stops when you see them. Things are pretty sparse between San Antonio and Fort Stockton.

Rob

Nope, I-10 is the most direct and quickest. In Louisiana get on I-12 to bypass New Orleans then back on I-10. We've been down it and back many times. If you were going to North NM or CO I'd suggest I-10 to Mobile then north to I-20 to Dallas then US 287 to Amarillo and then into NM via I-40.

Not a whole lot to see on any of these routes until you get to western TX. Houston is the only major city it will take you 3 hours or so to get thru it. Do not get on the HOV lanes in Houston they may lead you to places you don't want to go.

Qny way you do it, that haul across Texas west of San Antonio is long and pretty boring. I use I-10, and hope for a tailwind.

al