mosseater
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Does anyone know if it would be better to go N, I-25 to W, I-40 or take I-10 to Phoenix then I-17 north? I mapped it out and it`s wash on mileage and time. I`m leaning on the northern route because I`m thinking the western route will be super hot and not as visually pleasing. Not sure about the grades. Any advice?
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kennersonf
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I think you'll find taking I-25 to I-40 a much more scenic drive and it would be cooler.
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bubbabod
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By taking I-25 to 40 you can also avoid going through Phoenix, which can be a little difficult depending on what time you go through there. And, yes, I-40 is much more scenic. I love the red rock country around Gallup.
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eubank
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You can also avoid Albuquerque traffic by leaving I25 south of Albuquerque at Los Lunas. This route, now called Highway 6, is a section of historic Route 66 and intersects with I40 about 30 or 40 miles west of the city.
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mosseater
Dillsburg, PA
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Thanks for the replies. I was hoping to come across a section of rt. 66 at some point. I think cooler sounds cooler.
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Rug
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If you like a scenic drive and not much traffic.
Take 1-25 north to Socorro N.M go west on 60 (be sure to stop in pie town for a piece of today's pie). Continue on 60 over to Eagar AZ.
At Eagar AZ take 180 up to Holbrook AZ(I-40). I-40 to Flagstaff.
Flagstaff has a portion of old route 66.
Also not far to Williams AZ another strip of old route 66.
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AGBAT
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Like Rug said and stop at the Very Large Array radio telescope if you have time.
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palomas
Big Beautiful Wyoming
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I always take the more scenic route - I-10 to Deming, NM then US 180 North thru Silver City to Holbrook, Az. Then I-40 to Flag. Also more mountains but beautiful drive through the Ponderosas around Az/NM state line area.
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