1/21 Any soda's driven across country? How much does it cost to drive to
the east coast (via say, the 10).
\_ Cost? Depends on how you do it. I did it with about a total of about
$500 of hotel costs (6 nights, each about $70ish. I could have done
cheaper), and about $400 in gas (I have a fuel inefficient car).
Plus all food costs (which I forgot). Be aware though that Hwy 10
is probably the longest route you could take cross country. -amirs
\_ sorry, i should have been more specific. How much was it just
in terms of gas, food, etc. how long did it take? I'm planning on
sleeping in the car.
\_ truck stops are your friend! they usually have showers,
clean bathrooms, decent cheap food, gas, random supplies,
and they tolerate people sleeping in their cars.
\_ Are truck stops safe? Do you get robbed while sleeping in
your cars?
\_ Why would you want to drive across the country? It's mostly a
giant wasteland.
\_ I drove across country back in 1987. It took me two weeks, but
I took my time and spent four days with relatives in Wyoming.
You can sleep in your car most of the way, but I would not
do the northern route in winter. I almost froze to death at
a rest stop in Nebraska. -ausman
\_ Tom and I drove across country in late April 99. We did a combo
of US 20 and I-90. The trip is awesome. Check out the free hot
springs in Thermopolis, Black Hills, Dickeyville Grotto and funky
neon all the way. We averaged about $100/day including gas, food
and cheap lodging (1985 Honda Civic). Truck stops are good for
cleaning up but worthless for food and rip-offs for most supplies.
Took 10 days but you can do it in 6-7 with two drivers. -larson |
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