I10 vs I40

[Winnebago2015]

Hi folks,
Please advise, in late March we'll be traveling/driving our MH class "A" from the LA area to Dallas TX for a family reunion pulling a Jeep Cherokee, I was told that I10 is a bit longer, but less hilly as you will, is that correct?, never drove that route, please note that, as a retirees, we are kind of new to the whole experience and appreciate all your input.

God Bless,
Gerard

[BobGed]

I have been on both and much prefer I-40, however it all depends on the weather. A year ago (Dec 2014) we travelled I-40 on our way to Alabama with no weather problems at all except for rain. This past Dec (2015) we would have travelled I-10 as conditions via I-40 were much different.

If you make I-40 your preferred route just closely watch the weather forecast.

[kalynzoo]

The 40 is a lovely drive, a guess a lot depends on your allotted time. Albuquerque has a beautiful old town area, you pass the Petrified Forest NP, on to Flagstaff and William, we love Williams as a basecamp, staying at the Circle of Pines KOA. Only an hours drive to the Grand Canyon, or 30 minutes south to Sedonna. Swing up to Las Vegas if you have the time. Then on to LA. Yes, you might get snow, we did in late March last year, just a dusting, but enough for us to stay an extra day in Williams until the weather cleared. The 10 is not bad either, though it has been more than a couple of years since we took that route. You have Benson, Tombstone, and Tucson. In Tucson you can visit the Sequoia NP, old Tucson, Tumacori (not even close with the spelling). We lived there four years, lots to see...after you see it the place is boring.:)
Happy Trails.

[RLS7201]

We crossed on I40 on Jan 1st, 2nd & 3rd, through Ok, TX, NM & AZ, with no problem. I can't imagine I40 being a problem in March. Check the road conditions in Flag Staff & Albuquerque. If those two cities are clear, you're good to go.

Richard

[45Ricochet]

Late March, I10. Any summer month I40.

[Executive45]

Southern route - better weather - may get rain
Northern route - nasty weather -- may get snow

The lower the latitude, the better the attitude :B:B

I-10 east and I-20 Northeast...best travel route..I'll drive in the rain, not in the snow....Dennis

[Mr_Mark1]

We have driven both routes extensively from Palm Springs. Everything depends on the weather.

Both routes are about the same in mileage (listing LA to Dallas on google maps). But, I would probably take the 10 to the 20.

Good luck and safe travels,
MM.

[MrWizard]

the last time i took I-40 thru Az, it beat us to death, very rough
plus that was the trip it overheated and burned up the engine

Me i'll stick with I-10 unless i;m going to Grand Canyon

[Goldencrazy]

I have done both in winter, fall and spring. Watch the weather, I hate driving through El Paso. I think it is a toss up. I prefer I-40. I think. Mountains are generally not bad but from Flagstaff to Gallup a bit of elevation and then down hill.

[msgtord]

In late March I would plan on I40. If the weather turns bad, turn south on US 95 and head to I8 to I10. You have a good chance of sunny weather and a much more scenic drive than I10.

[afrescopXx]

There are some mountains on IH-10 but nothing a Winnebago cannot handle with ease. IH-20 begins east of Van Horn and that is the highway you will want to take to get you to Dallas. You could encounter some heavy traffic passing through El Paso. The Escapees Club has a decent RV park in Demming, NM.

[Winnebago2015]

Thank you so much

[PastorCharlie]

I would go I-10

[egh33]

Yes, by all means I would take I-10 a few years ago I came back on I-40 in May and it a bad snow storm coming over the mountains, around Flagstaff. But I was in luck I was in a car instead of the MH.