Hwy 80 from Idaho to east coast?

Thom02099 wrote:

4runnerguy wrote:
Often you will have a tail wind through Wyoming and find you get great gas mileage!

We have found we prefer I-70 to I-80 across the mid-west as I-80 goes through and near some major cities. Seems to be much more truck traffic on I-80. We've cut from I-80 to I-70 using either I-29 out of Omaha or I-74 out of the Quad Cities. Depending on where your east coast destination is, you can head back to I-80 on I-81 to avoid the greater traffic on the interstates nearer the coast.

Agree with 4runnerguy on this. Much has to do with your destination on the "east coast"...which is pretty broad. Going to New England? To NYC? To Jersey or PA? To DC and points south into Virginia? Can make a difference as to recommendations once you get through the Midwest.

Also definitely agree with avoiding Chicagoland unless you have a specific destination in that area.

Depending on if speed is of the essence, or if you're willing to take your time, there's also some pretty good alternatives to the interstates...again depending on your destination. Going across the plains states, US 34 or US 36 could be viable alternatives.

OPer here. I should have been more specific, we are headed home to Maine. I think I-70 is too far south for us. We do not wish to travel through Canada. We have certain items in our possession that our Canadian friends would not welcome into their country. We are not in any hurry, but would like to get home before planting season, which comes right after mud season and during black fly season.

Thanks all.

Lakeside