LA I-15 south from the 210

While I'm extra careful on the I-210 where it intersects with the CA 134 in both directions, how can you "hate" this route to the point of driving miles out of your way? Sounds emotional.

I live in North county San Diego and when I visit my pops in the central valley 9 times out of 10 it is quicker per Google Maps/Waze to go up the 15 to the 210. It is some 17 miles longer I think but ends up being faster overall.

If I were towing I would avoid the 5 at all costs.

You can either go out of your way or get in traffic, your option. Why you would even think about taking I5 is beyond me. That makes the 210 look like a Montana Highway

Why you don't like the 210 in the middle of the day makes no sense.. your other option is the 126 to 14 to 138 to 15 and south

I'll be driving from Ventura. I hate the 210, thus the reason for asking about the 5. I hate the idea of driving so far out of the way on the 210. Is the 5 in better shape than the 210?

Mid day to early afternoon is the best time for traveling through So Cal. Where are you coming from that you're considering the 5?