Originally Posted by
Insiderdude
Hey everyone, planning on a drive from BNA to the DC area during Thanksgiving. Mapquest shot out a total distance of 660 miles, including east on I-40 and north on I-81.
Has anyone done this route before... I just want to know whether it is very mountainous (ie like I-15 through central Montana) or could you cruise relatively easy doing 75-80. We'll be driving through probably late night Thursday night to avoid -any- traffic (since everyone will be sleeping, full with turkey!)
Mostly easy cruise. 81 through VA is up the shenandoah valley. It is a little hilly, but certainly not like MT. 81 is 2 lanes each way most of the way. Then from I-81 you will head east on I-66. 66 is an easy cruise. 2 lanes each direction much of the way. Not to sure about I-40, but at somepoint you will have to cross the blue ridge mountains.