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JCK
Explorer
Jun 01, 2019

Ohio to Mt. Rushmore

This is a repost Just a few days left before we leave. Still looking for road conditions,road repairs, places to overnight and any other suggestions you may offer
Thanks Jeff


In about 3 weeks we leave for Black Hills SD. We are Traveling from Toledo Ohio to Rapid City SD

One route takes me on I 90/94 around Chicago up to I90 west
The other option is I 80 west to Omaha then North on 29 to Sioux Falls I 90 West

I have no problem with ether route as there basically the same distance and time
Looking for input on Road Construction and general condition of the road.

Now coming home from Rapid City is another adventure as I want to stay off the two main interstates any suggestions . Am looking at Route 20 coming east
Roads and Routes

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  • Matt_Colie's avatar
    Matt_Colie
    Explorer II
    Jun 02, 2019
    JCK,

    I have not been on either that way recently.
    But,
    Both Google Maps as AAA will get you reasonable information about construction and such. You can use the Online Triptik function of AAA without being a member, but there is something that you can't do and I don't remember what that is....

    If you go out I-80, you might see the I-80 truck stop. (Like you would have to try to miss it.) The real restaurant there is nice if you feel like it, but you may want to park the rig on the north side of the lot and wander over to the truck museum. Parking at the museum is limited.

    You can get free ice water and 5¢ coffee at Wall Drug and there is a nice parking area at the north end of town, but it is just a huge tourist trap.

    Matt
    Matt

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