Michigan to Florida

golfknut wrote:
Our usual route to Florida from southwest Michigan is I-69 to I-65 to Hwy 231 to I-10 to I-75.
After encountering construction in and around Indianapolis seemingly on every trip I was wondering if anyone has ever taken back roads around Indianapolis?
After checking the map I see a possible alternative. It would be to take Hwy 9 (at Pendleton) to Hwy 31 and back onto I-65 south of Indianapolis (at Seymour).
Anyone ever take this route around Indy? How is it?
I know it would take longer, even though it looks to be a shorter distance, but is it easier on the nerves?

If I could I would avoid I-65 all together. To much construction all the way from Indy to Kennedy bridge and on into Louisville. Lane restrictions and all especially near Louisville with the new bridge construction. Suggest I-74 to Cinci and then I-75 south. Good luck.