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samven1's avatar
samven1
Explorer
Jan 03, 2017

Best route to Quartzsite

I know I have seen this posted somewhere but for some reason I cant find it anymore. I am leaving next week for Quartzsite. I am on the WV MD PA border and only a few miles from I81. I dont want to run into bad winter weather so I plan on heading south on 81 but I am unsure weather I should go all the way to 10 or cut across and take 20. I know 10 runs a bit further south but is longer. Are the roads about the same for speed and comfort and is there any reason to go as far south as 10 or will 20 be safe. Of course any tips from those that have made this trip would be greatly appreciated.
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  • TexasShadow's avatar
    TexasShadow
    Explorer II
    Jan 04, 2017
    I 20 is fine...but do check the weather at Van Horn, TX because this is the time of year they get a sleet storm or two. Otherwise it will be ok and the sleet will not last more than a day. (usually)
    Another spot to watch is El Paso to Lordsburg, NM. But the storms just blow through and are gone the next day.
  • samven1's avatar
    samven1
    Explorer
    Jan 04, 2017
    Thank guys, I was hoping that I20 would be OK. I think it saves a bit over 200 miles. Not a lot on a 2500 mile trip but every little bit helps. Anything I should make it a point to stop and see to break things up abit.
  • mmccwill's avatar
    mmccwill
    Explorer
    Jan 03, 2017
    I20 will be OK -- It ends at I10 about 30 miles East of Van Horn Texas - Stay off I40 thru New Mexico & Arizona -- In fact I would stay off I40 anywhere this time of year -- Bill Willard
  • OLYLEN's avatar
    OLYLEN
    Explorer
    Jan 03, 2017
    All the I routes I have been on are about the same. Some maybe a bit older and worn. I would watch the weather and let it make my choice and then take the shortest safe route.

    LEN

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