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Jon_Moore's avatar
Jon_Moore
Explorer
Aug 19, 2014

Best Roads in Western Wyoming

I'll soon be pulling my 5th Wheel West on I-80 thru Southern Wyoming.
Destination is Pocatello, Idaho. I'd like to avoid taking I-80 and
I-84 to Ogden, Utah and then up to Pocatello. I'd like to leave I-80
just West of Little America in Southwest Wyoming and take Highway 30
Northwest to Pocatello. My question: has anyone driven Highway 30
along this route that can attest to it's compatibility with a large
5th Wheel? I normally wouldn't sweat it, but I know that this is
pretty remote country. Thanks, Jon
  • Allworth's avatar
    Allworth
    Explorer II
    Aug 19, 2014
    It is easily doable. Just take your time. Pulled my 35 footer over it.

    You would get more response if you put it in the "Roads and Routes" folder.
  • WyoTraveler's avatar
    WyoTraveler
    Explorer
    Aug 19, 2014
    wyoroads.info

    Has lots of info about WY roads and travel. Suggestions are watch your fuel gauge and keep your fuel topped up. Fuel stations are sometimes quite far apart. I stay over night and eat at Little America but best fuel price will be in Rock Springs. I never pass up the 50 cent cone in Little America.
  • Duke-44's avatar
    Duke-44
    Explorer
    Aug 19, 2014
    That route is actually the route most cross country trucks take if they are not headed for Utah. You will be fine.
    It is not that remote. There is a 'Flying J' in Cokeville, WY. and several other truck stops between there and Pocatello. Don't sweat it.
  • jalichty's avatar
    jalichty
    Explorer
    Aug 19, 2014
    It will be a much better trip than using I-84, more scenery and no more difficult than driving on any other 2-lane road. Just don't get excited and mash the accelerator and you'll be fine.

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