Best route through San Antonio and Houston
What is the best route through San Antonio and Houston going west to east on I-10? Stay on I-10 or take one of the loops? We will be pulling a 30' travel trailer. Thanks in advance!!
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It is hard to "go around" Houston along the east/west route. Concerning I-10, you might consider taking the 610 loop around to the north to avoid the downtown area. Whichever way you choose, keep your eye out for the lane changes that are required to stay on the route either way. Avoid rush hour if possible, especially on the west side of downtown. Rush hour east of town is not nearly as bad.
As for I-10 through San Antonio, I tried that several years ago and swore I would not do it again, since it requires several freeway changes just to stay on the I-10 highway. If you look at a map, you will note that I-10 is the long way round and SH-46 & SH-1604 (a freeway for most of the way) "cut the corner." I began using SH-46 all the time when I used to drive to Kerrville with some regularity to see my father. It is not a freeway, but a good road. You will only see traffic when coming through New Braunfels, depending on the time of day.
When towing my fifth wheel out to West Texas, I generally use SH-1604.
As for I-10 through San Antonio, I tried that several years ago and swore I would not do it again, since it requires several freeway changes just to stay on the I-10 highway. If you look at a map, you will note that I-10 is the long way round and SH-46 & SH-1604 (a freeway for most of the way) "cut the corner." I began using SH-46 all the time when I used to drive to Kerrville with some regularity to see my father. It is not a freeway, but a good road. You will only see traffic when coming through New Braunfels, depending on the time of day.
When towing my fifth wheel out to West Texas, I generally use SH-1604.
