MI to FL

I think the fear of Atlanta is overrated (assuming you don't try to go thru at rush hour).

I agreed with this until we went thru ATL in September. Got there around 1 PM on a Friday and it was a sold traffic stop and go on I-75 from the I-20 intersection north of town all the way to 25 miles south of town. Took several hours. They have really interfered with the traffic flow by removing traffic lanes and giving them to that express route. Take that if you go thru.
We have taken to going thru Alabama from the Mobile area lately, end up on I-55 I believe. And then I-10 to I-75.
Chattanooga has become a big Pain in the rear lately too with a lot of construction.
Best bet is to plan your trrip to hit ATL on Sunday.

philh wrote:
Someone had recommended I take US27 to avoid Atlanta. Best I can see, that looks like a tough route.

Atlanta is a B*, but I now have a much higher hatred of Cincy. Didn't help I got a late start and went through Cincy at rush hour, but what a PITA!

I don't think 27 around Atlanta would be that tough. Like any other US highway, just take your time and enjoy the ride. Same goes for avoiding Cinti (I know what you mean about this city!).

Remember, the US highways were the main roads pre-interstates, no none of them are really tough or treacherous, IMO.

My wife and I try to avoid interstate travel as much as we can. Sure, it takes us a little longer, but the lack of stress far outweighs the time savings of interstate travel. And, there's a lot more to see along US highways -- this is true Americana (if that's what intrests you -- if you've got a plane to catch, stick to the interstates!!)

I think the fear of Atlanta is overrated (assuming you don't try to go thru at rush hour).

But if it concerns you that much, consider swinging slightly east thru Columbus then I-77 to I-95. The Ohio portion isn't interstate but pretty open and you can make good speed. It's only like 7 miles longer.

US-27...fine if you are in no hurry and just want to get away form the interstates but I don't see it being a better option to Point A to Point B.