zb39 wrote:
You guys must be retired............ 2gypsies wrote:
I don't know if you've traveled west or not but once you get off interstates you don't make good time.
Minneapolis to Custer via I-90 is approximately 650 miles = 1-1/2 days of driving
Custer to Yellowstone via Cody is approximately 500 miles = 2 days of driving and this is pushing it.
Jackson to Minneapolis via Casper/Rapid City/Sioux Falls is approx. 1100 miles = 3-4 days of driving.
That's 7 days of just driving back and forth. You have 12 days to do it and tour leaving you only 5 days of touring.
I'd recommend skipping Custer and heading straight to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks and use your 5 days there. You can always do Custer another trip.
If you want full hookups try to get a site in Fishing Bridge RV in Yellowstone for 3 nights and Colter Bay RV in Grand Teton for 2 nights. Don't stay in the town of Jackson at the Virginian. It's too far to day trip into the Tetons and the Tetons is a lot more scenic and pleasant.
Ha ha - I was thinking the same thing. We only take 1 day to drive from just north of Minneapolis to Custer. We leave early in the morning and it takes about 10 hours. Depending on how much driving you want to do each this will vary for everyone. And, while I think it's nice to stop off and see things on the way we usually drive straight to our destination. Of course, we have a limited time and if there is something on the way to a destination I'll plan that for a future trip.
The only other advice I have for you is if you will be in the Black Hills the week before or after Sturgis be prepared for long lines and lots of traffic. Alot of people show up early or stay late. You'll also want to make sure you have reservations.
