Heading west on I74 then west on I-80. Advantages of I-280 or I-80 around these cities. Looking at map it appears I-80 is a little shorter but I am guessing I-280 would have less traffic. We will be in the area late afternoon today 8-26 and I would rather take a few extra miles if there is less traffic. Thanks, Jim.

I've been on both. I normally just stick on 80. Didn't notice any really heavy traffic on either one that I remember. I hit that area twice a year going to Peoria.

Mandalay Parr wrote:I've been on both. I normally just stick on 80. Didn't notice any really heavy traffic on either one that I remember. .IIRC there is a rest area/overlook just as you get to the river, I usually stay at the Interstate RV Park (IIRC on name) on the North side of the IS, easy to get to.x2bumpy

I'd take I-280 around the Quad Cities. It's newer and should be in better shape.

Dick_B wrote:I'd take I-280 around the Quad Cities. It's newer and should be in better shape.also runs right past the race track if you want to "earn" some extra money.bumpy

I'd stay on I-80. Expect that traffic will get heavier after the two roads come back together. It usually moves pretty well though and improves after Iowa City. If you need a break the World's Largest Truckstop is at mile marker 284 near Walcott. Safe travels!

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Mandalay_Parr
Explorer
Aug 26, 2017
I've been on both. I normally just stick on 80. Didn't notice any really heavy traffic on either one that I remember. I hit that area twice a year going to Peoria.
Bumpyroad
Explorer
Aug 26, 2017
Mandalay Parr wrote:
I've been on both. I normally just stick on 80. Didn't notice any really heavy traffic on either one that I remember. .

IIRC there is a rest area/overlook just as you get to the river, I usually stay at the Interstate RV Park (IIRC on name) on the North side of the IS, easy to get to.
x2
bumpy
Dick_B
Explorer
Aug 26, 2017
I'd take I-280 around the Quad Cities. It's newer and should be in better shape.
Bumpyroad
Explorer
Aug 26, 2017
Dick_B wrote:
I'd take I-280 around the Quad Cities. It's newer and should be in better shape.

also runs right past the race track if you want to "earn" some extra money.
bumpy
Mortimer_Brewst
Explorer II
Aug 26, 2017
I'd stay on I-80. Expect that traffic will get heavier after the two roads come back together. It usually moves pretty well though and improves after Iowa City. If you need a break the World's Largest Truckstop is at mile marker 284 near Walcott. Safe travels!
Sam_Spade
Explorer
Aug 26, 2017
There is no "bad" choice here.
Personally I'd stay off of 80 as long as possible.
Expyinflight
Explorer
Aug 26, 2017
Late in the day on a Saturday, I can't imagine it will make any difference one way or the other. Drive on!
Bumpyroad
Explorer
Aug 26, 2017
don't know when this trip is scheduled but if a home football game saturday Iowa City could be a mess.
bumpy
jeffcarp
Explorer
Aug 27, 2017
It's impossible to know which route to take because of construction right now. Use a GPS with a good traffic service and take whichever way it recommends. I've sat in traffic taking both routes.
Sam_Spade
Explorer
Aug 27, 2017
Bumpyroad wrote:
don't know when this trip is scheduled but if a home football game saturday Iowa City could be a mess.
bumpy

Could be but likely not.
IIRC, I-80 is pretty far from Iowa City and the campus.

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