I-55 Memphis to St Louis??

Bipeflier wrote:
You might consider US 60 west to US 63 north to I-70 in Columbia, MO and miss St. Louis all together. Lots of 4 lane and not nearly as much traffic.

You could also stay on 60 clear to Springfield then take 71 to KC.

Was interested in those routes also. Wondering how they'd be for a 31 footer with toad totalling 50 feet. Too hilly?Curvy? Slow two lane ?

I like the two lanes but too much stop and go in towns eats up some fuel.

Might try them though.

make sure you set aside an hour or so to stop at Lamberts in Sikeston, Mo. to have a bite to eat. I grew up in that area. I-55 is pretty flat and easy all the way. Roads used to kinda rough just north of memphis but that's been years ago.

You might consider US 60 west to US 63 north to I-70 in Columbia, MO and miss St. Louis all together. Lots of 4 lane and not nearly as much traffic.

You could also stay on 60 clear to Springfield then take 71 to KC.

Pretty flat. Lots of cotton fields. :)

We travel this area at least 2X per year - never a problem. Construction may slow you a little and keep you on your toes for the correct alternate exits, but as long as it's not rush hour thru Memphis, it's okay.

americanrascal wrote:
Actually headed to KC, thought I'd run that route up to SL and bypass SL west on 270 and 64?????

That is the best choice for getting thru St Louis west bound. Just wait till about 9AM so as to miss the morning rush traffic. If you get there about 4PM just pull over and have a nice leisurely supper then continue on, you will arrive at the other end of the St Louis metro area about the same time and much less frazzled. ;)

hdrichards wrote:
I-55 is fine from Memphis to St. Louis. Only problem is the construction around West Memphis on I-40. Road is easy travel with no big hills. Once in St. Louis area traffic becomes pretty hectic. Don't know what your destination is but I would work my way around St. Louis using the by-pass if possible. Lots of 18 wheelers use I-55.

Actually headed to KC, thought I'd run that route up to SL and bypass SL west on 270 and 64?????

I-55 is fine from Memphis to St. Louis. Only problem is the construction around West Memphis on I-40. Road is easy travel with no big hills. Once in St. Louis area traffic becomes pretty hectic. Don't know what your destination is but I would work my way around St. Louis using the by-pass if possible. Lots of 18 wheelers use I-55.