Highway 12 through ID panhandle

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I would leave the cruise control off. You will be touching the brakes which of course shuts it down.

AH64ID wrote:
17 has more elevation changes, and is higher above the river in places... Even thou it is shorter.

17 is also a beautiful drive, but nothing like 12.

I get to drive 12 every couple of years, but hit 17 many times each year.

Thank you, AH64ID!

Would I be able to stay above 25, going around the turns? I like cruise control, especially when I am enjoying the view :)

I wouldn't consider Hwy 12 in Idaho a mountain road. It's in a valley following the river. That is, until you get to Lolo Pass. Regardless, the pass is only at an elevation of 5200' and it's only 4-5 miles of 5-6% grade. That isn't bad.

The thing you really need to know is that the river drive in about 75 miles of turns along the river so you won't be making good time. It's a gorgeous drive.

Try to time it on Monday-Thursday. It gets a lot of weekender traffic. Enjoy!

You will really enjoy US 12, plan to stop once in awhile and get out of the RV and stretch and see the river and great trees. DeVoto Memorial Cedar Grove is a must stop, and a nice campground is Wilderness Gateway. Stop at the visitor center on Lolo Pass to get info on the drive and things to see. Take your time and enjoy the trip, it's our favorite highway in the western USA!

It is the Banks-Lowman Road.

Where is Highway 17? When I tried the Idaho highway report, it said Idaho doesn't have a highway 17.

17 has more elevation changes, and is higher above the river in places... Even thou it is shorter.

17 is also a beautiful drive, but nothing like 12.

I get to drive 12 every couple of years, but hit 17 many times each year.

Question for you all with experience: How does hwy 12 compare to hwy 17, a bit further south?

Thank you for the input. I think we'll enjoy the ride.