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Route help please!

Discussion in 'Questions To Truckers From The General Public' started by El Ridda, Oct 30, 2007.

  1. Oct 30, 2007 #1
    El Ridda

    El Ridda Bobtail Member

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    Hello all-

    In two weeks I will be moving from near Chicago to Portland, OR. I have found two possible routes that seem to make sense to take during the move-

    1- I-80 West and then I-84 North just outside of Salt Lake all the way to Portland.

    2- Take I-90 through Spokane and then use HW 395 and I-82 to cut over to I-84 into Portland.

    I looked online and noticed that the mileage for both of these routes is exactly the same. Given the time of year, I am wondering which route is better served for winter driving (less steep passes, less elevation, weather, etc.)

    Does anyone have any suggestions? I would greatly appreciate any help any of you could provide.


    Many thanks!
     
    El Ridda, Oct 30, 2007
    El Ridda, Oct 30, 2007
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  3. Oct 30, 2007 #2
    Brickman

    Brickman Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    80 and 84 is the way I've always gone.
     
    Brickman, Oct 30, 2007
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  4. Nov 1, 2007 #3
    Roadmedic

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    Brickman is right. 80 to 94. Good road, less steeper hills. Weather stays nicer longer than the northern choice.
     
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  5. Nov 8, 2007 #4
    wc5b

    wc5b Medium Load Member

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    That may be true for a trucker looking for the easy drive. But if you NEVER have been over the top on 90, its breathtaking. Dont count it out. Its really amazing. I take it even in the truck when I can. Even in the winter. I love it as long as winter weather allows it. West Montana and Idaho is really awsome.
     
    wc5b, Nov 8, 2007
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  7. Nov 10, 2007 #5
    fresh59

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    Exactlywhat El Ridder wanted an easy drive. Probally will be traveling in a rental truck. 80 and 84 is the way to go. It may be beautiful on 90 but I don't even like the pulls in the summer. A whole bunch of dead spaces for phone reception and boring as can be. There is no way I'd even go on it in the winter unless I don't have a choice. Experience will show that you want your life to be easy and simple. I did a lot of crazy things when I started off teaming that I look back on and say "WTF was I thinking?"...LOL
     
    fresh59, Nov 10, 2007
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  8. Dec 16, 2007 #6
    Mtn.Momma

    Mtn.Momma Light Load Member

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    This time of year?--definately 80 & 84.

    Plus, if you have any problems, there's more places to stop.
     
    Mtn.Momma, Dec 16, 2007
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  9. Dec 16, 2007 #7
    myminpins

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    This thread is from the end of October - they're probably moved by now....
     
    myminpins, Dec 16, 2007
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