Considering trip next yr to AR from Oregon. Enjoy road trips, but is it praticle for 3 +/- days at destination? In TC?There was a day when we would drive straight through swaping drivers as needed. But I think they are in past. Google looks like 30 hrs drive time, so I am thinking 3x10 hr drive each day. A few days at destination and hot foot it back. So I am wondering if that is even pratical?heck, I get off on rabbit or squarl trails just going to the store.....still think it would be fun. Comments?

Each of us have our own schedule. In my younger days I drove from Orange County California to Winnepeg, Manitoba in 3-4 days and thought it was worth it. Today we drive max 300 miles a day as we are retired and plan day by day. Everyone is different so enjoy your trip.

I think there is something amiss with the Google calculation. 2500 miles in 30 hours would be averaging 83 mph. If you averaged 50 mph, 2500 miles one way would be 50hours = 5, 10hr days. Return trip another 5 days. If my calculations are correct, time at destination 10 - 10 = maybe an afternoon Ken

Doable but not practical or enjoyable. You've got ten days of driving 500 miles every day. Fly over, rent a MH and enjoy yourself. What happens if you have a little bit of bad weather or a break down?Bill

For the cost of a rental, one can stay at a nice hotel.

Not in my book. Even if you could share the driving, it would still be two FULL days of driving each way.In my book, I like to figure about 1200-1500 miles total per week of trip to make it enjoyable. If I can't do that, it can wait until I retire. To much to see close to home to spend all my time driving.

is 2500 +/- each way road trip pratical in 10 days?

Bedlam
Moderator
Mar 23, 2016
I always plan on averaging 50 mph with stops and avoid more than 500 miles per day. That trip sounds more like work than pleasure.
valhalla360
Navigator
Mar 23, 2016
That sounds like punishment to me but some people enjoy long days of driving.

I think the 50mph average is much more realistic as you have to stop for gas and bathroom breaks and if you hit any traffic or congestion. That means 50hrs driving each way.

I suspect if you calculate the gas and campground fees, you will find it cheaper to fly out and get a hotel. You will certainly have more time to enjoy the destination.
kohldad
Explorer III
Mar 23, 2016
Not in my book. Even if you could share the driving, it would still be two FULL days of driving each way.

In my book, I like to figure about 1200-1500 miles total per week of trip to make it enjoyable. If I can't do that, it can wait until I retire. To much to see close to home to spend all my time driving.
jerseyjim
Explorer
Mar 23, 2016
For the cost of a rental, one can stay at a nice hotel.
Trackrig
Explorer II
Mar 23, 2016
Doable but not practical or enjoyable. You've got ten days of driving 500 miles every day. Fly over, rent a MH and enjoy yourself. What happens if you have a little bit of bad weather or a break down?

Bill
Beverley_Ken
Explorer
Mar 23, 2016
I think there is something amiss with the Google calculation. 2500 miles in 30 hours would be averaging 83 mph. If you averaged 50 mph, 2500 miles one way would be 50hours = 5, 10hr days. Return trip another 5 days.
If my calculations are correct, time at destination 10 - 10 = maybe an afternoon

Ken
rdmike
Explorer
Mar 23, 2016
Each of us have our own schedule. In my younger days I drove from Orange County California to Winnepeg, Manitoba in 3-4 days and thought it was worth it. Today we drive max 300 miles a day as we are retired and plan day by day. Everyone is different so enjoy your trip.

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