Michigan to Flordia

Saw this post and decided we would try the I-65 route down to Fl. We've been down I-75 and I-77, thought we would try something different. What's recommended at Dothan, continue on US231 to I-10 or US84. Also, any thoughts on US27 down through the middle of the state. We're going to close to Homestead. I know I-75 or I-77 are shorter, quicker but we're not in a hurry and are looking for a change.

If you go down to I-80/90, west to I-57, south to New Orleans, and back across I-10, you will pretty much avoid hills, except for southern Illinois.

Swinging west as far as Montgomery can keep you out of the Appalachians you must cross on I-75, but southern Ohio or southem Indiana, west and central Kentucky and Tennessee, have hills with grades as steep as any on I-75, although the hills are mostly shorter.

Peg Leg is correct in regard to a flatter route. Taking I-65 down to Montgomery, Alabama and catching US231 toward Dothan, AL and then taking I-10 eastward until US27/US19 or further east and I-75 before turning south.

This sounds like a winner to me. I'm leaving Saturday from OH and will be taking this route. I'll let you know how it goes.

Lou

Peg Leg wrote:
If it's feasible, I69 to Indy, I65 to Nashville then I24 to Chattanooga has less hills. You join back up with I75 at Choo Choo. For me there's only about 10 miles difference so it really doesn't matter, but I always go the I65 route.

If you want flatter than that stay on I 65 to Alabama and go through Dothan into Flordia. Did I mention that this way you also avoid Atlanta.

Peg Leg is correct in regard to a flatter route. Taking I-65 down to Montgomery, Alabama and catching US231 toward Dothan, AL and then taking I-10 eastward until US27/US19 or further east and I-75 before turning south.

BTW, as a native Cincinnatian, here's something to think about. The Brent Spence Bridge (say that 3 times real fast) that crosses the Ohio River and the climb thru the "Cut in the Hill" heading south, is the choke point where I-71, I-75 and I-74 combine to cross the Ohio River. Seems like every semi east of Colorado uses that route 24/7. Combine that with northern KY folks that work in Ohio heading home after 5PM and you have a traffic nightmare. It isn't for amateurs. Not as bad as Atlanta, but only because its shorter. Plan accordingly.

I-24 west of Chattanooga has a 6% grade that seems to go on forever but is actually only about five miles. It's good practice for a trip out west.

Michigan and Florida are big states. You'll get better answers if you tell us where in Michigan and where in Florida. I'm guessing Fowler in Michigan because of your user name, but Florida's northern border is 350 miles long.
Pensacola - maybe I65. Jacksonville/Atlantic Coast - maybe I95. Tampa/St. Pete - maybe I75, but that takes you through Atlanta. And all of them cross the Alleghany mountains.

It would be a lot easier for us to just show you. We will be waiting by the curb here in west Michigan with our suitcases :W

There is one short steeper hill just as you enter KY from Cincy, we slow down with our c-class and toad, but only lasts for a mile or two.
The only other concern would be the Pine Mountain hill at the north end of TN. Its about 10 miles long and about 4% grade. Our rig easily maintains the speed limit up the grade.

Beverley and Ken

If it's feasible, I69 to Indy, I65 to Nashville then I24 to Chattanooga has less hills. You join back up with I75 at Choo Choo. For me there's only about 10 miles difference so it really doesn't matter, but I always go the I65 route.

If you want flatter than that stay on I 65 to Alabama and go through Dothan into Flordia. Did I mention that this way you also avoid Atlanta.