We are heading from Colorado to Ehrenberg, Az in December. We plan on I-40 west from Albuquerque. Any suggestions on a route to connect down to I-10? I-17 looks pretty obvious but Googlemaps suggests some state routes east of 17. We will be towing a TT.

Unless you really enjoy 2 lane mountain roads just use I-17

There are other routes and they are quite scenic as well, but they are 2 lane roadways that predominately wind through the mountains southward toward Phoenix. Nice drive for the warmer months of the year and if you have extra time to enjoy ride and explore the area. We make the trip from ABQ to PHX often and no doubt I-17 is the most efficient route to I-10 from I-40.

First, monitor the weather along I-40 from Albuquerque.We've done this many times and highly recommended taking I-17 south to Hwy 74, Exit 223 just north of Phoenix.Take 74 west toward Wickenburg and pick up Hwy 60 west which will take you to I-10 near Ehrenberg. It has minimal traffic, is a good two-lane road and is very scenic. There are no mountains or steep, curvy roads. Plus, you won't get into the Phoenix traffic.Have a good trip!

The routes east of I-17 are doable and scenic 2-lane roads, as noted. But you'll have to drive across central Phoenix once you get there. Also check the weather, as suggested. Higher elevations in Northern AZ. You can take 2gypsies suggested route, or you can drive south on I-17 to northern Phoenix, then take Loop 101 around the west side to I-10.

A few more miles but you could stay on I40 till you get to US95 or AZ95 and avoid Phoenix

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2gypsies1
Explorer III
Nov 23, 2014
First, monitor the weather along I-40 from Albuquerque.

We've done this many times and highly recommended taking I-17 south to Hwy 74, Exit 223 just north of Phoenix.

Take 74 west toward Wickenburg and pick up Hwy 60 west which will take you to I-10 near Ehrenberg. It has minimal traffic, is a good two-lane road and is very scenic. There are no mountains or steep, curvy roads. Plus, you won't get into the Phoenix traffic.

Have a good trip!
Sandia_Man
Explorer II
Nov 23, 2014
There are other routes and they are quite scenic as well, but they are 2 lane roadways that predominately wind through the mountains southward toward Phoenix. Nice drive for the warmer months of the year and if you have extra time to enjoy ride and explore the area. We make the trip from ABQ to PHX often and no doubt I-17 is the most efficient route to I-10 from I-40.
Old-Biscuit
Explorer III
Nov 23, 2014
Unless you really enjoy 2 lane mountain roads just use I-17

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Connecting from I-40 to I-10 in Arizona

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