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Old Aug 29, 2014 | 10:10 am
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Honestly a lot of this depends on the OP. Does he have time to do a nice roady trip with stops and some advneture or is he needing to get there ASAP?

Originally Posted by WestSideBilly
Drive until you can't tolerate it, then find a place to spend the night.
I recently did a solo NC to WY over a short weekend. I did the drive until I needed a place to crash deal...problem is where I needed some sleep they were having some big ... quilting convention and every hotel for ~50 miles was booked solid.

Not a huge deal but was a bit of a pain.

Originally Posted by WestSideBilly
Audiobooks are good for staying awake. You're brain is much more engaged than just listening to music.
I agree. Audio book are second only to having a real conversation IMO.

*while I get tired I don't get too sleepy behind the wheel. I'm the 2000 miles with 1 4 hour stop guy, I'm the lets drive 5 hours to denver, watch a broncos game then drive home that night guy. Friends love me when a roady is needed

Originally Posted by enviroian
I'm looking for a route that is less mountainous. Southern route?
Less mountains?!?!? that makes me sad its like saying I want to have less fun.
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