Suggested Loop and Attractions
Gina and I are planning a 2-month loop heading north from Little Rock, Ar in late August. Honestly don't have a route preference, but want to get Tetons, Yellowstone, something cool in Oregon (crater...
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Good Question. I was only comparing the route via Fort Worth as mentioned in the post above. With that comparison, my comments stand.
Now, what surprised me is that the route through Texarkana, Wichita Falls, Amarillo, etc. is only 50 miles further. So it is not so extreme a choice as might first seem and, depending on where one wished to stay overnight and what kind of roads, etc., might still be chosen.
CORRECTION: On more careful checking I find the actual difference is 35 miles.
Still, I can't disagree with your comment about staying on I-40.
Now, what surprised me is that the route through Texarkana, Wichita Falls, Amarillo, etc. is only 50 miles further. So it is not so extreme a choice as might first seem and, depending on where one wished to stay overnight and what kind of roads, etc., might still be chosen.
CORRECTION: On more careful checking I find the actual difference is 35 miles.
Still, I can't disagree with your comment about staying on I-40.
