We like the blue highways but if we're making a 'run for the sun' because we pushed the calendar a little too much up north we will hit the interstates and make time. However, we found we don't have to drive over 55 to cover a lot of distance in a day. What cracks us up are the vehicles that roar past us at 75+ over and over during the day. We have seen some 're-pass' us up to 5 or 6 times in a 12 hour period. Not sure what they're doing that they have to pull off so many times. Lots of bathroom stops? Gas stops? Goodwill Thrift Stores?
Just as a side note, we use an overall average of 40 mph for planning purposes (as noted above, we cruise at 55). This includes fuel stops, lunch, breaks, everything. On a typical driving day, it is amazing how accurate this is.
B.N. Lavender
Capt. (LDO) USMC (Ret.)
Some people wonder all their lives if they've made a difference. The Marines don't have that problem.” Ronald Reagan
