i just got a 3-month freelance job in denver and so have to drive there from boston next week! i have not idea what route to take. has anyone done this drive in a mini? are there routes that are more fun to drive than others?
any advice much appreciated.
thanks!

 

Congrats on the job. I've never been to Denver, but if I were you, buy a portable GPS navigation.

 

You can't beat 90 to 80 for direct good roads, and boringness. I would guess any other highway route won't be much more entertaining.

 

Fun will get old after about 15 hours.

Take the fast route. Get to I-70 and go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go.

 

Maybe you could at least pick a few places along the way to drop in to?

MN-Lake Itasca, Mississippi headwaters, International Falls
SD-Rushmore, Black Hills

 

I-70 through Kansas is government testing ground for Boredom. That is one long stertch of straight road.

 

The shortest route from here by a bit (according to google) is 80 through Iowa and Nebraska. To get to 70, you would have to be on 80 in PA, which I hate. If your goal is 80, you can take 90 all the way to IL which I prefer. You're probably choosing your poison once you get to the heartland!

 

Well... I did say FASTest.

Boring is not limited to Kansas. The drive through Indiana and Illinois isn't exactly exciting on I-70. I used to drive straight through from Wichita to Pennsylvania. 20 or so hours. It's a wonder I stayed awake, even at the young age I was at the time.

 

Get this book: http://www.amazon.com/Most-Scenic-Dr...9350239&sr=8-1
and hit every scenic route along the way

 

I70 is Kansas is a great road. Been there, done that several times ... nobody on the road .... "nuff said.

 

Dude...

Correction: I-70 WEST of Salina KS is boredom... KC to Salina is actually a pretty decent drive, nice rolling hills and wide open highways.

 

thanks for all the tips everyone. i'll let you know how the route works out and what adventures mini and i get up to!!!

 

I 80 throught Nebraska is posted at 85mph. That is my route. It's not a bad route. Goes fast.

 

That doesn't sound right...

 

thru rural NE (contact the Kernel of Corn at C.O.R.N. for suggestions) then thru WY and down west of Denver. There is NO % in taking Interstates unless you have to.

And of course when you get here, let us know. Give us a reason for a drive.

Jonathan
MINI5280.org
Info@MINI5280.org

JPS

 

No matter what route you take, be careful! I've been in Denver 4 times and each time, they're working on the darn roads and always have the exit I need...closed! I bought a GPS and it helps through most of the way. It's just when you're actually in Denver that the fun begins!