[SEL] OT - road trip info

[MaytagTwin at aol.com]

Hi Bill,
I have covered that route as far as the PA Turnpike where it swings south 
toward Pittsburgh.  Interstate 80 in Illinois is in pretty good shape.  You will 
fine that, when you are towing a trailer your speed limit is 55 mph.  If your 
dolly is in the truck, you can run 65 on your way out.  Illinois does have 
plenty of state troopers.

The nastiest part of the run is trying to get past Chicago.  Try to avoid the 
"rush" hour traffic, and be particularly careful as you are on the East side 
of Chicago and have to turn right to follow I 80 as there are some rough spots 
there.

This time of year, snow can come off the lake in an instant.  Good luck.

Regards,
Ron Carroll (enjoying 66 degrees F here in Nokesville, Virginia, today)
PS:  You might make it in three days, but I would take four.

In a message dated 1/13/2005 10:39:18 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
bill at antique-engines.com writes:
I've used MAPQUEST and it states that from Runnells to Broad Brook,
Connecticut is nearly 19 hours. Their path is mostly I80 - meaning the
terrible rough roads through ILL and the toll roads along the way.

Wondering if anyone here has actually driven from CT to the Iowa area and
can tell me if it is indeed 19 hours and if I80 is the best path from here
to PENN (where MAPQUEST switches me to I believe I81?)

Wondering what sort of time to plan on, miles, and with a 3/4 ton 4x4, gas
usage. (can figure once I know miles based on probably 12 to 13 mpg)
I'm hoping a person could drive there, dolly the car and drive back in
about 3 days, allowing for potty stops, filling dual gas tanks, etc.