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Joeym509 · Postby **Joeym509** » Sat Jun 12, 2010 9:14

I make this drive a minimum of 2 times a year due to work. i25 to i80 can be done in 6.5-7 hours depending upon how much zoom you do. I have done the i70 drive and best time was 8.5 hours, but typically it is closer to 9-9.5. If you have a radar detector its easy to do 9 mph over the limit and stay safe, if not do 4 mph over the limit and its all good. But if teaching your son to stay within the speed limits, count on the i80 drive to be right on about 8 hours, not including stop times.

Stealth01 · Postby **Stealth01** » Sat Jun 12, 2010 9:14

Joeym509 wrote:I make this drive a minimum of 2 times a year due to work. i25 to i80 can be done in 6.5-7 hours depending upon how much zoom you do. I have done the i70 drive and best time was 8.5 hours, but typically it is closer to 9-9.5. If you have a radar detector its easy to do 9 mph over the limit and stay safe, if not do 4 mph over the limit and its all good. But if teaching your son to stay within the speed limits, count on the i80 drive to be right on about 8 hours, not including stop times.

Those times are from Aurora, right? I'll tack on an hour for coming from the Springs. Good info -- thanks!

I do run a radar detector, and it's a pretty good one, so I have faith in it. Probably do 9 over whenever it's 75MPH. At this point, if my son doesn't get the hang of the MTX better, he won't be driving anyway. It'll be all dad, all the time. He'll be navigating.

Boy just over-thinks the whole clutch thing.

Thanks again for the info!!

roninspeed3 · Postby **roninspeed3** » Sat Jun 12, 2010 9:14

Done that trip and always went I-80. It was not even that long 7-8 hours I think. I-80 is a dangerous road though with plenty of semi's. Not sure about the "boom" thing as I have been on plenty of trips with my 3 at least and not an issue. Got 33 mpg back from SLC. Make sure and go up 287 and not to Cheyenne.....

Joeym509 · Postby **Joeym509** » Sat Jun 12, 2010 9:14

Stealth01 wrote:Those times are from Aurora, right? I'll tack on an hour for coming from the Springs. Good info -- thanks!

I do run a radar detector, and it's a pretty good one, so I have faith in it. Probably do 9 over whenever it's 75MPH. At this point, if my son doesn't get the hang of the MTX better, he won't be driving anyway. It'll be all dad, all the time. He'll be navigating.

Boy just over-thinks the whole clutch thing.

Thanks again for the info!!

Yes they are from Aurora. Taking 287 is less miles but it actually adds time to the trip. If your looking for more twisties and time with your son take it, other wise stay on i25 up to i80. I, ironically will be making this same trip a week from tomorrow, Sunday, again........be safe.

Stealth01 · Postby **Stealth01** » Sat Jun 12, 2010 9:14

Joeym509 wrote:Yes they are from Aurora. Taking 287 is less miles but it actually adds time to the trip. If your looking for more twisties and time with your son take it, other wise stay on i25 up to i80. I, ironically will be making this same trip a week from tomorrow, Sunday, again........be safe.

We're coming back on Saturday, or I'd wave at you as we pass each other. LOL.

You be safe, too.

Postby **RX-7 Chris** » Mon Jun 14, 2010 9:14

kingtut wrote:I'm pretty sure it is.
Wyoming is a totally boring drive though- well, might be better for learning though:huh:

Wyoming is quicker. You save about an hour going that way but the drive sucks.

kingtut · Postby **kingtut** » Mon Jun 14, 2010 9:14

RX-7 Chris wrote:Wyoming is quicker. You save about an hour going that way but the drive sucks.

I'm not sure why I was thinking it was shorter. I could've sworn my father in law said it was....or maybe we just vowed never to do the WY route again because it was so boring:huh:

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