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Hwy 287 from Dallas & I-40 from Amarillo to Santa Rosa, NM - best drivers in country
Posted on 7/20/17 at 5:07 pm
Posted on 7/20/17 at 5:07 pm
I drove from BR to Amarillo, TX yesterday and to Santa Rosa, NM today. Before Dallas, I-10, I-49, & I-20 were just like I-12, people flying and 18-wheelers & slow drivers in left lane. Once I got through Dallas, I took Hwy 80 for the most part to Amarillo and I-40 to Santa Rosa today.
The speed limit is 75, and for those 600 miles, I saw two cars hauling arse. I set my cruise control at 77, and would slowly pass people and get back over. There was never anyone in the left lane. Every once in a while, I would see a truck in the left lane, but he was just passing and quickly got back over.
I am simply amazed how great the system works when every one does it correctly.
The speed limit is 75, and for those 600 miles, I saw two cars hauling arse. I set my cruise control at 77, and would slowly pass people and get back over. There was never anyone in the left lane. Every once in a while, I would see a truck in the left lane, but he was just passing and quickly got back over.
I am simply amazed how great the system works when every one does it correctly.
This post was edited on 7/20/17 at 5:19 pm
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Posted on 7/20/17 at 5:09 pm to theantiquetiger
Go to Germany and watch a whole fricking country play by the rules on the Autobahn.
Wir fahren fahren fahren auf der Autobahn!
Wir fahren fahren fahren auf der Autobahn!
This post was edited on 7/20/17 at 5:10 pm
Posted on 7/20/17 at 5:10 pm to theantiquetiger
It probably helps that almost nobody lives West of Amarillo. It's an easy drive, and surprisingly pretty. But it's desolate.
This post was edited on 7/20/17 at 5:11 pm
Posted on 7/20/17 at 5:13 pm to CCTider
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It probably helps that almost nobody lives West of Amarillo. It's an easy drive, and surprisingly pretty. But it's desolate
You are not lying. We are staying in Tucumcari tonight. This poor town is 80% shut down. The only revenue is a little tourism. We couldn't find shite to do, so we drove to Santa Rosa (which looks to be 50% shut down)
Posted on 7/20/17 at 5:14 pm to theantiquetiger
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Once I got through Dallas, I took Hwy 80 for the most part to Amarillo and I-40 to
287 maybe?
Posted on 7/20/17 at 5:14 pm to theantiquetiger
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I drove from BR to Amarillo, TX yesterday and to Santa Rosa, NM today.
That's just the worst.
Posted on 7/20/17 at 5:16 pm to Zappas Stache
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287 maybe
Maybe 287 as well, but I seem to remember Hwy 80 (not sure)
I just looked, it was 287, edited in title
This post was edited on 7/20/17 at 5:20 pm
Posted on 7/20/17 at 5:28 pm to theantiquetiger
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it was 287
I was wondering. I do that drive every once in a while between here and Dallas. The only difference is that at Amarillo I head towards Raton, NM. I didn't remember any Hwy 80 and was wondering if I had missed the best route to go.
Anyway, that road is my idea of hell. It's the only one I know of that can compete with I-70 in western Kansas. You're right about the drivers but it helps that there aren't many of them.
Posted on 7/20/17 at 5:29 pm to soccerfüt
It's amazin lol
Posted on 7/20/17 at 5:30 pm to theantiquetiger
You are correct I have been here 8 years best drivers on the road. 287 is better road conditions than I 10
Posted on 7/20/17 at 5:32 pm to MountainTiger
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I was wondering.
I think I confused it with another hwy that shares it for a good distance, hwy 80, or 83.
Posted on 7/20/17 at 6:04 pm to theantiquetiger
I always enjoyed that trip. I'd stop in Quanah Parker every time . And then I'd head north in New Mexico up the Raton pass and North up 1-25.
Posted on 7/20/17 at 6:05 pm to theantiquetiger
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I think I confused it with another hwy that shares it for a good distance, hwy 80, or 83.
Also I think US-80 runs parallel to I-20 for quite a ways and crosses it in several places. So from S'port almost to Dallas you probably saw exit signs for US-80.
Incidentally, another option that is longer in miles but not much different in time is to go up to OKC and take I-40 to Amarillo.
Posted on 7/20/17 at 6:13 pm to theantiquetiger
Made that drive many times on the way to Glorieta and Santa Fe. Lot of nothing out that way but Santa Rosa, NM is a beautiful little town.
Posted on 7/20/17 at 6:16 pm to theantiquetiger
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Once I got through Dallas, I took Hwy 80 for the most part to Amarillo and I-40 to Santa Rosa today.
You took 287 after Dallas.
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I am simply amazed how great the system works when every one does it correctly.
It also helps that no one is on the road compared to I-20.
I love that drive up 287 to Amarillo then through New Mexico. Taken it many a time going up through Raton and into Colorado. I love getting to Raton and seeing the mountains and that tiny little RATON sign up in them.
This post was edited on 7/20/17 at 6:17 pm
Posted on 7/20/17 at 6:19 pm to theantiquetiger
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Tucumari
I prefer to stay in Gallup, although the Pakistanis have bought the whole town.
Posted on 7/20/17 at 6:38 pm to MountainTiger
I80 in Western Nebraska gives them a run.
Posted on 7/20/17 at 6:41 pm to Mid Iowa Tiger
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I80 in Western Nebraska gives them a run.
I've yet to experience that one myself but I have no doubt that you're right.
Posted on 7/20/17 at 6:44 pm to theantiquetiger
THAT IS SOME DESOLATE COUNTRY
Made that trip 2x, Alexandria, LA to Napa, CA, via I-40. Once past Dallas not much to see.
Made that trip 2x, Alexandria, LA to Napa, CA, via I-40. Once past Dallas not much to see.
Posted on 7/20/17 at 7:16 pm to soccerfüt
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Go to Germany and watch a whole fricking country play by the rules on the Autobahn.
... at 100+ mph.
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