Traveling thru Memphis
I will be going thru Memphis soon east to west. I usually go 72 to 385 to 55. Lots of traffic and needing re paving. Could go 72 to 302 to 55. How is traffic on 302?
Forum Discussion
This is one of those "You can't get there from here" situations. edm3rd's suggestion of U.S. 65 is a good one. U.S. 65 to Tallulah, across the Mississippi at Vicksburg on I-20; east to Jackson and south on I-55 to The Big Easy.
Of course, a much more scenic and historic route would be to stay on U.S. 65 to Ferriday, LA, cross the river at Natchez and you have a choice to go directly east to I-55 via U.S. 84 & U.S. 98 OR take U.S. 61, a.k.a. "The Great River Road" & "The Blues Highway" all the way into N'Awlinz... or you can bail at I-10 in Baton Rouge. WHO Dat?!
Full Disclosure: This is the perspective of someone who is retired, doesn't punch a timeclock, who travels *with* the dogs & cat (no boarding) and can "plan" to leave the house for a week but can extend it to two weeks -- or THREE! -- without breaking a sweat. Your mileage may vary. ;)
Of course, a much more scenic and historic route would be to stay on U.S. 65 to Ferriday, LA, cross the river at Natchez and you have a choice to go directly east to I-55 via U.S. 84 & U.S. 98 OR take U.S. 61, a.k.a. "The Great River Road" & "The Blues Highway" all the way into N'Awlinz... or you can bail at I-10 in Baton Rouge. WHO Dat?!
Full Disclosure: This is the perspective of someone who is retired, doesn't punch a timeclock, who travels *with* the dogs & cat (no boarding) and can "plan" to leave the house for a week but can extend it to two weeks -- or THREE! -- without breaking a sweat. Your mileage may vary. ;)
