Attempting to Drive from RI to Kansas in 24 hours today (1 Viewer)

[PIK95]

Just loaded up EZ account, hope $100 for tolls is enough. Leaving in fifteen or so.

Side note, I blew a disc in my neck. So I am in agony if I do not take two ibu and a vicodin every four hours. I crash off pretty hard at the end of four hours. Curious if it will keep me awake, or make me more tired. Usually it goes me. And yes its a legal prescription.

Sheesh man every subsequent post makes me more and more nervous for you, ha. Your son is 18, Interstate driving is as easy as it gets if you know how to use cruise control. Let him drive a bunch. When are tryouts? Will he have some time to rest up after you arrive?

Yeah, Tuesday afternoon. Not sure how to even use cruise on this fwiw.

 

[PIK95]

Just loaded up EZ account, hope $100 for tolls is enough. Leaving in fifteen or so.

Side note, I blew a disc in my neck. So I am in agony if I do not take two ibu and a vicodin every four hours. I crash off pretty hard at the end of four hours. Curious if it will keep me awake, or make me more tired. Usually it goes me. And yes its a legal prescription.

avoid the Pine Barrens.

HTH

Is that like the Barrows in the Hobbit? Where is it?

 

[PIK95]

Finally hit the road at 3pm et.

 

[titusbramble]

Don’t they still do miles in the UK?

Yes, yes we do. So call it 1500 miles, would not be attempting that in one day unless at least someone else is doing half of it

 

[otb_lifer]

Just loaded up EZ account, hope $100 for tolls is enough. Leaving in fifteen or so.

Side note, I blew a disc in my neck. So I am in agony if I do not take two ibu and a vicodin every four hours. I crash off pretty hard at the end of four hours. Curious if it will keep me awake, or make me more tired. Usually it goes me. And yes its a legal prescription.

avoid the Pine Barrens.

HTH

Is that like the Barrows in the Hobbit? Where is it?

obligatory

 

[Dr. Octopus]

Just loaded up EZ account, hope $100 for tolls is enough. Leaving in fifteen or so.

Can’t you connect it to a credit card?

Maybe if you OWN a cc.

Got it.

 

[ChiefD]

If you need anything while in town send me a PM. Or have any questions about where to eat, have a beer, etc.

 

[Galileo]

Don’t they still do miles in the UK?

Yes, yes we do. So call it 1500 miles, would not be attempting that in one day unless at least someone else is doing half of it

I did Ft. Worth to Cleveland, 1200+ miles, in one shot by myself back in the day. I don't think I would want to do it again at this point in my life. Especially not while on Vicodin.

 

[Snoopy]

If going through Chicago, the easiest way to go is I-55 to I-70, but I-70 traffic is bad per a previous post. An alternative is CKC (Chicago/Kansas City) IL/MO 110. Was developed as an alternative using several Interstate routes, but is takes many exits and if you miss one you can get lost.

 

[PIK95]

I would have considered 146 to 90east thru Mass and NY down to Cleveland. Depending on where you started in RI, I assumed Providence. Just to avoid NYC at all costs. Nominally it is a longer trip, but you reduce the risk of massive traffic jams through CT and in/around NYC by a lot.

Good luck.

Due to popular demand in this thread, going this way now. Saw a RI state police already. Wazxe is dabomb

 

[Zegras11]

Are we there yet?

 

[massraider]

Due to popular demand in this thread, going this way now. Saw a RI state police already. Saxe is dabomb

Nice! Wave to my mom out the driver's side window when you cross into MA.

I did Ft. Worth to Cleveland, 1200+ miles, in one shot by myself back in the day. I don't think I would want to do it again at this point in my life. Especially not while on Vicodin.

I did Tennessee to Vegas in 24 hours solo. I wisely chose to go in the opposite direction chemically.

 

[belljr]

I drove West Palm Beach to NJ one shot. The last few hours I don't remember

Will be doing NJ to Chattanooga in a couple weeks

 

[PIK95]

90 in Mass is great with three lanes. 95 through CT is TWO lanes at times. Great decision here. At Charlton rest stop.

 

[IrishTwinkie]

Years ago I did a Boston-HiltonHead run for a weekend+ of golf and random fun. Picked up several peeps on the way down. Even tho we had multiple drivers (some with really heavy feet) it took ~23hrs each way. I don't ever want to do something like again. The golf and random fun? Sure, but I'll fly .

 

[IrishTwinkie]

90 in Mass is great with three lanes. 95 through CT is TWO lanes at times. Great decision here. At Charlton rest stop.

It will drop to 2 once 84 peels off in a few miles. But it won't be a big deal, most of the traffic heads that way.

 

[massraider]

Will be doing NJ to Chattanooga in a couple weeks

This is not a bad little drive. Fun to hit those states with crazy speed limits. What's up, West Virginia autobahn

 

[titusbramble]

To put things in perspective, I did Munich to Manchester in one day, which Google Maps rates as about 900 miles by road, and I was shattered by the end of it. But I was doing it by train. Would never, ever consider driving that long

 

[IvanKaramazov]

Honestly, this sounds like a lot of fun. I did a 20 hour road trip by myself a couple of years ago and it was a blast, but admittedly I broke it up into two days. That would be a fun trip to take with your son. Have a good time.

 

[The Big Donkey]

Honestly, this sounds like a lot of fun. I did a 20 hour road trip by myself a couple of years ago and it was a blast, but admittedly I broke it up into two days. That would be a fun trip to take with your son. Have a good time.

done two of those. boston to minneapolis and nj to fla solo. wouldn't do that again ( did the same as you on the return trips/broke in half). like a poster above mentioned, didn't remember the last few hours. next day was just weird, highway miles just running thru my head. need to let the kid drive portions.

 

[PIK95]

Honestly, this sounds like a lot of fun. I did a 20 hour road trip by myself a couple of years ago and it was a blast, but admittedly I broke it up into two days. That would be a fun trip to take with your son. Have a good time.

So far so good. We are playing 90's hip hop.

 

[Drunken knight]

@PIK95

avg mph?

 

[PIK95]

@PIK95

avg mph?

70

 

[gianmarco]

Also, I would try to time it so that you're not hitting St. Louis at rush hour. That city sucks to drive through IMO, but it's not so bad if you're off-peak.

Uh, no, not really.

Any major city will have traffic at rush hour, but it's better here than any other big city rush hour I've ever been in. In general, traffic here in STL is quite good.

Best traffic of top 20 metro areas

ETA -- Just checked more to make sure I'm not crazy. Despite being the 20th largest metro area in the US, it ranks 79th in the US in traffic congestion.

And, the worst areas (270, in particular), is not what you're driving through.

Interesting call out, but not accurate. Drive freely!

 

[PIK95]

Just passed a sign that said "the Berkshires"

Now entering Lee.

Hip Hop Hooray just came on.

 

[ChiefD]

@PIK95

avg mph?

70

Just remember - 9 yer fine, 10 yer mine.

 

[belljr]

@PIK95

avg mph?

70

Just remember - 9 yer fine, 10 yer mine.

I avg 92 mph driving my first leg.

 

[PIK95]

@PIK95

avg mph?

70

Just remember - 9 yer fine, 10 yer mine.

I avg 92 mph driving my first leg.

I just went over zhudson river ten mins ago. Castleton bridge.

93 Til Infinity
Souls of Mischief

 

[ChiefD]

Also, I would try to time it so that you're not hitting St. Louis at rush hour. That city sucks to drive through IMO, but it's not so bad if you're off-peak.

Uh, no, not really.

Any major city will have traffic at rush hour, but it's better here than any other big city rush hour I've ever been in. In general, traffic here in STL is quite good.

Best traffic of top 20 metro areas

ETA -- Just checked more to make sure I'm not crazy. Despite being the 20th largest metro area in the US, it ranks 79th in the US in traffic congestion.

And, the worst areas (270, in particular), is not what you're driving through.

Interesting call out, but not accurate. Drive freely!

So, St Louis has ONE thing going for it.

Congrats.

 

[massraider]

Excellent. Come for the road trip talk, stay for the flyover state slapfight.

 

[PIK95]

Passed that Tanglewood joint a while back. That Chicago concert was so money!

ETA, 18 hoursish now.

 

[PIK95]

@PIK95

avg mph?

70

Just remember - 9 yer fine, 10 yer mine.

I avg 92 mph driving my first leg.

Lotta rain, Lotta feds

 

[The Big Donkey]

If you are tagging off to the son, recommend now or at dawn. give him daylight to drive.

 

[PIK95]

If you are tagging off to the son, recommend now or at dawn. give him daylight to drive.

I'm probably not, but good call. Maybe in the morning.

 

[zamboni]

@PIK95

avg mph?

70

Username doesn’t check out

 

[Galileo]

So, on top of the marathon drive while under the influence of opiates, you are posting on an internet message board as you drive? You're my hero.

Please be careful...

 

[PIK95]

Dayton Columbus or Toledo FT Wayne to Indy?

 

[Drunken knight]

Great opportunity for the young buck to log hwy miles.

 

[PIK95]

So, on top of the marathon drive while under the influence of opiates, you are posting on an internet message board as you drive? You're my hero.

Please be careful...

I have a prescription, and I take half a 750 every four hours. Nothing really. Plus I stop to post. I can't start a thread and then abandon it ffs.

 

[Moe.]

I'll echo what Chief said, if you need anything while you are in town let me know. I live about 8 miles from that Fieldhouse. I have never heard of New Century, but that place is in Gardner, KS, which is basically one town over from me. I can give you an adderall for the ride home

 

[Moe.]

So, on top of the marathon drive while under the influence of opiates, you are posting on an internet message board as you drive? You're my hero.

Please be careful...

I have a prescription, and I take half a 750 every four hours. Nothing really. Plus I stop to post. I can't start a thread and then abandon it ffs.

Just don't mix in any roadies and you'll be fine.

Is your son not much of a driver? Curious why you are so hesitant to tag him in.

 

[PIK95]

I'll echo what Chief said, if you need anything while you are in town let me know. I live about 8 miles from that Filedhouse. I have never heard of New Century, but that place is in Gardner, KS, which is basically one town over from me. I can give you an adderall for the ride home

I'll hit u guys up for sure. My kid will be at llanet fitness all day and night

 

[PIK95]

So, on top of the marathon drive while under the influence of opiates, you are posting on an internet message board as you drive? You're my hero.

Please be careful...

I have a prescription, and I take half a 750 every four hours. Nothing really. Plus I stop to post. I can't start a thread and then abandon it ffs.

Just don't mix in any roadies and you'll be fine.

Is your son not much of a driver? Curious why you are so hesitant to tag him in.

Because I'm the GOAT

 

[Moe.]

I get it. I am much more comfortable doing the driving on road trips as well. It aggravates my wife that I never let her drive

 

[Ben & Jerry's]

I-69 South from Ft Wayne to Indy. Casino right off interstate in Anderson (exit 226) would be a good place to rest.

 

[snellman]

Also, I would try to time it so that you're not hitting St. Louis at rush hour. That city sucks to drive through IMO, but it's not so bad if you're off-peak.

Uh, no, not really.

Any major city will have traffic at rush hour, but it's better here than any other big city rush hour I've ever been in. In general, traffic here in STL is quite good.

Best traffic of top 20 metro areas

ETA -- Just checked more to make sure I'm not crazy. Despite being the 20th largest metro area in the US, it ranks 79th in the US in traffic congestion.

And, the worst areas (270, in particular), is not what you're driving through.

Interesting call out, but not accurate. Drive freely!

Thanks for the Info. WIll be going through St. Louis tomorrow around Evening rush hour on our way to Chattanooga. Not as much gusto as the OP though. We are staying in Shiloh overnight.

 

[Mister CIA]

This story was a lot funnier when it starred Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels.

 

[Zegras11]

Are we there yet?

 

[Senor Schmutzig]

14 hours into an 18-hour, 1200 mile drive from S, Illinois to Miami.

Keeping between 80-85 on interstate. Had traffic in Nashville, Chattanooga and Atlanta but cruising now.

ETA in Miami is 1:30a

Godspeed!

 

[PIK95]

I get it. I am much more comfortable doing the driving on road trips as well. It aggravates my wife that I never let her drive

I have a phobia of being a passenger with ANYONE fwiw. Wife included. We just had hela rain the last hour. We passing Junius and waterloo outlets now. 15 hours to go. Bisco 6/21/21 show playing now.