Top Interstates for Cross Country Road Trips

[@howardcitizen2471]

It would have been helpful if you had shown a map highlighting each route as you talked about them.

[@rbergmann]

Ditto. I've taken a few of these routes and it would have been nice as a reminder of other attractions along each of the Interstates.

[@someoneelse745]

They advertise these places on the interstate

[@urwholefamilydied]

ya, wondering if this is one of his earlier videos. There's usually some infographic. I would say this is one of the most boring videos I've ever seen. Hearing a guy talking about different interstate highways.

[@hungryjack8032]

This guy is kinda lazy as a bunch of his videos do not have maps. But he calls himself the geography king

[@metalheadedone]

Yep, I only watched 2-1/2 minutes of it before moving my cursor across the rest of the video progress line so I could see if he was going to show any maps or scenery...and he didn't, so I didn't keep watching. Then I immediately came down here to the comments to see if anyone already commented about that, and voila!

[@Spike-pp5hx]

I-70 trough the Rocky Mountains in Colorado is a great drive, the Eisenhower tunnel is also pretty interesting.

[@Waitukubuli]

And through Utah to I-15. Gorgeous.

[@lowlifeangler]

I did a Columbus to Colorado trip, exited I 70 to fort collins and loveland to Estes Park. Missed Denver all together. Being a Browns fan , I didn't wanna look at the Broncos shit

[@mskapyak17]

Did you know that the Eisenhower tunnel is the highest vehicular tunnel in the world?

[@ralphjohnson3202]

@@lowlifeangler The Browns sucks

[@lowlifeangler]

@@mskapyak17 yeah, went over Trail Ridge Rd to the Alpine visiting center and back down Grand Lake

[@itsurboizman9230]

I-70 through colorado and utah is some of the prettiest scenery I've ever scene.

[@ivanoffw]

The worst part of Interstate 10 is crossing the State Line from Louisiana into Texas, when you see the milepost 880 sign.

[@AB365_Official]

If you live in Populous (East) Texas, it's the best thing. If you live in El Paso, or going West of Texas, I can agree on that.

[@ivanoffw]

@@AB365_Official I was driving from NOLA to LA

[@AB365_Official]

@@ivanoffw yep, it's the worst

[@zhenli2345]

Couldn't agree more. It was depressing when I first saw it:-)

[@amanbafna3797]

What's so bad about it?

[@Jolly_Green23]

As a truck driver who's taken all these routes end to end, I prefer less traffic and less cities.

[@turkey4957]

Yeah why does this guy suggest interstate driving for a roadtrip, it’s the most crowded most boring least scenic way to traverse the US. US routes and numbered highways all the way

[@josephquinto5812]

@@turkey4957 You need to be familiar with the highways you’re traveling on or plan your trip very well. A lot of highways in the US don’t have gas stations for miles. Also, if you’re in distress or need emergency services, you’re more screwed on the highways.

[@TA_Plus_Hemi]

I - 80 in PA is some of the most beautiful natural scenery I've seen while driving. It's a fun highway too undulating curves, and the Dubois Diner is a great place to grab a meal.

[@jakebutler291]

The farmland and mountains between Bloomsburg and Milton is my fav part!!

[@rook1196]

I-80 in PA is nice. As far as eastern interstates go If you ever have the chance do I-64 from Lexington VA to Charleston WV. Its about a 3 hour drive and its really amazing at sunset.

[@thomasfigura7203]

@@jakebutler291 that stretch going into hazleton is disgusting what are you talking about

[@DanRyan-th6nm]

I like the I-70/76 PENNA Turnpike much better than I-80.

[@anouskaal8508]

I know this video is years old but I’ve been bingeing on all your videos. These are so interesting and well put together!

[@MikeTaffet]

When I drove from NY to California I ended up taking I-70 most of the way. Spent a weekend in Moab and did exactly what you mentioned, taking SR-24, SR-12, US 89, SR-9 through all the parks and eventually to Vegas. That stretch from Denver to Vegas was the most memorable drive of my life. Truly spectacular!

[@jimmalachowsky4052]

Mike Taffet- I've driven through much of the country. There are many beautiful areas that you just don't see at 40,000 feet! I have to agree with you. The trip from Vegas to Denver is simply incredible! Some of the most spectacular scenery I have ever seen! You may get there quicker by plane, but those who don't make the drives around this beautiful country have no idea what they are missing!

[@garyleibitzke4166]

Just southwest of Billings, Mt. is Hwy212. It goes over the Beartooth Pass to Cooke City and into Yellowstone Natl. Park. Well worth the diversion.

[@stevedietrich8936]

Absolutely! One of the top half dozen drives in the US, and arguably number 1.

[@josephayers-irusota2965]

I loved the log cabins at Silver Gate!

[@cableguywd40]

I’ve stayed in Cooke City twice (2018 & 2020). Beartooth highway is awesome! Also, imo, the best route to enter Yellowstone. You can hit up Lamar Valley earlier in the morning before it gets too busy.

[@jamesgoode9246]

You are so very much extremely correct about taking a different route home. It sort of doubles the experience.

[@westkana]

"I-20 is boring and has nothing along it" Atlanta: 🥲

[@dylandoge1627]

Atlanta mostly used thriugh 75 more then 20

[@SpicyTexan64]

So a major traffic gridlock

[@-spoons-]

@@SpicyTexan64 yeah,

[@cificare2184]

Dude, you broke my heart. I-20 terminates in my hometown in South Carolina. She is dull, yeah. But she gets the job done. She is like Cinderella's plain sisters.

[@RustyZipper]

Never underestimate the girl next door look

[@westkana]

Ikr! Plus both Columbia & Atlanta are along it, & both are worth a visit to me

[@pre-debutera6941]

When he said California beaches were better than the Florida panhandle. Yikes. I'll take the quiet white sand beaches any day over the overcrowded brown ones in California.

[@stephankoletich1148]

Goes through my home town in Georgia

[@ekselentofficial]

I-20 goes straight through the town I currently live in in NE Texas. I was surprised to hear him hate on it. It may not be the *best* route, but it sure isn't bland

[@KingTriton1837]

Interstate 80, Interstate 5 and Interstate 40 are my favorites. I-80 is booooring through Nebraska and Iowa though.

[@No1reallydies]

I -80 is the only way I’ve taken gotta try I-40

[@losh330]

Interstate 5 is ok. It's kinda boring in-between Portland and Canada if you've done it more than once and it's very boring in central california too. The only fun parts are Eugene to Redding

[@KingTriton1837]

@@losh330 that's funny. The entire length through Oregon is extremely boring to me. Through Central California is gorgeous. I-5 doesn't actually go through the central valley though. It skirts along the western edge, so you get to see the hills, whereas you wouldn't see those if you'd taken SR99, which goes right through the heart of the central valley. Not only is SR99 a boring drive. It's also a very smelly one.

[@Waitukubuli]

I-80 is terrible across Nevada.

[@KingTriton1837]

@@Waitukubuli I like the scenery. Once you get into eastern Nebraska and all of Iowa, it's boring to me.

[@ivantheteribul]

10:17 you do know that I-76 in PA runs along the PA Turnpike and you'll be paying upwards of $40-50 to use it, while I-80 is free.

[@kasimali7776]

nah i80 got a lot tolls too

[@njhcomposer]

@@kasimali7776 Not as bad as I-90 lol in NY state lol.

[@chrisransdell8110]

The PA Turnpike is really well designed and the tunnels are really cool. Plus the relatively high tolls mean less (not zero by any means) trucks. I-80 in PA is pretty ok too but the Easternmost 30 or 40 miles (East of I-81 approximately) are sub standard.

[@Conrailfan2596]

@@njhcomposer the thruway is not really that expensive

[@patrickmartin3322]

@@njhcomposer or i90 in Mass

[@truthpopup]

I-90 is a beautiful trip across the northern tier of the USA from the Great Lakes region to the Pacific Northwest coast.

[@rathersane]

Kudos for having the Land of Enchantment on your wall!

[@redvine1105]

Can’t wait till I can road trip again. Thanks for the insight and tips Kyle - you are helping me mentally travel until I can physically do so.

[@willrobinson100]

I can’t believe you totally skipped over I-84...the drive through the Columbia River Gorge is stunning!

[@quickgirl80]

I agree!!

[@marvinschmitz3442]

Two most interesting sites for me is Vicksburg National Cemetery off of 20 of course out of Vicksburg, plus Meteorite Crator around 15 miles south of 40 in Arizona. Great Wonderful sites on both routs.

[@derbagger22]

We did a cross country trip in '04 from Boston to the West Coast (Seattle then to see family in SF area)and went thru Niagara Falls, across Ontario, but north of Detroit. Went right across the LP and took the USS Badger across into Wisconsin. Very cool, and different, route...

[@K3BBB]

Hi. Here are some trip observations and recap from our trip out west from just west of Philadelphia, PA to Tucson, AZ. The trip was from the beginning of October to the beginning of November 2020. The trip was just a little less than 5000 miles. We took Interstate 70 out and Interstate 40 back. Splitting at Oklahoma City, OK. The two different routes were less than 100 miles difference in length. Interstate 70 was terrible east of the Mississippi River because of construction, delays, and trucks. Appeared to be 100s of miles under construction and much down to one lane. Interstate 40 was great and was on it for 1500 miles with very little construction coming east. The longest ride in one day was over 900 miles from Oklahoma City, OK to Knoxville, TN. About 13 hours with stops. we took 4 days each way. The only scenic roads we took was RT 60 over the While Mountains and down through the Salt River Valley and come back Rt 26, 27 and 152 back to I 25 to Albuquerque, NM . The best roads were in New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Tennessee. Worst roads were Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio. That could be a fact that more trucks on the road and wear and tear on the roads. We averaged a little more than 29 miles per gallon (MPG) for the trip averaging between 75 and 80 MPH most of the way. About 38 hours of driving one way. The sad part we saw at least 100 dear hits along the way as it is rut season, and they are on the move. That was our concern leaving before sunrise most days. Only saw one minor accident with two tracker trailers on the entire trip. The roads were lightly traveled west of the Mississippi and heavy east of the Mississippi. Mostly trucks. We traveled in the following states, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Arkansas, Tennessee, Virginia, and Maryland. The hotels we stayed at were Hampton Inns and a couple of Double Trees. All paid for by my points I had on the card. Hotels were 20 to 25 percent occupied which was nice so did not interact with many others. The hotels had breakfast on the go, (a bag or box with a few things and coffee) and lunch in the car from stuff we had from a store. For dinner we order in and only twice ate in restaurants. We felt safe at both. For gas stops used gloves and masks and then discarded. About $325 total for gas with the lowest price $1.69 a gallon. The Honda CRV did great and was comfortable considering the size of the car. We had a small 12-volt refrigerator for snacks and lunch that worked well. The refrigerator was left over from the boat. Weather was great both ways. In fact, too much sun as my arm got hot on the way out and Karen needed an extra sunshade (map in the window) coming east. This is also caused by the time of the year and the sun at a lower angle. One of the more exciting things, was we saw an Armadillos crossing the road in Amarillo, Texas. I think that is a title to a Country Western song? It was a long trip and not too excited about doing it soon again but would consider it to see our new grandchild. Because of the pandemic we felt driving was safer than flying. Thank you for you videos.

[@TheBaldr]

Route 66 is the best for cross country travel.

[@ericl9738]

I live literally a quarter of a mile from interstate 70, I’m so proud 😎 Say hi when you drive through Columbus!

[@robinhoodhustsle1356]

One recommendation attach some maps for some visual for the viewers would really take ya to another level i can help with editing tips if u want

[@GeographyKing]

This was one of my first videos and it's definitely weak. I plan on redoing and updating my earliest videos, starting with this one.

[@515aleon]

Yep could do with an update, but interesting. Different strokes, because I only like interstates because they get the job done. Don't find them interesting.

[@stewiegriffin3456]

Geography King You gotta include I-84 through the Columbia Gorge. Arguably the most scenic stretch of freeway in the country.

[@ronweasley1354]

“You don’t have to gamble to have fun in Vegas” You just know Kyle has a few strippers on speed dial

[@alexmanne]

I definitely agree I-70 as a whole is the best and most interesting. Colorado when you hit the Rockies is definitely the most scenic part and it is quite great. However, as someone who lives in Colorado and drives that west of Denver section pretty often, it is constantly congested. And for that I hate I-70 and avoid it if I have to. But I would still recommend driving it.

[@Hugo90again]

I used to have a Dodge Caravan and it couldn't do the speed limit through the Rockies. You need a moderately powerful vehicle for those hills.

[@Birdman5504]

I drove through I-40 between Memphis and Barstow, and I-10 between Jacksonville and Riverside in 2018 and 2020 respectively. They were fun drives, and first time going through the FL panhandle, I was surprised with the amount of green hills, and found out there's even some caverns by Marianna. I wish I checked that out. Also I knew it was going to be a super long stretch between San Antonio and El Paso, but the scenery was better than I thought. I then drove from SoCal to Chicago via 15, 70, 76, 80, and 55. The 70 through the Rockies is amazing, so much that I can't describe in words, I really loved it.

[@stevenmorton2059]

I-70 from Kansas City east is mainly about the cities. Denver is definitely a must-see. But the kicker is west of Denver. The scenery on I-70 from Denver on west... OMG!!

[@athom716]

On my cross country trip on I 70, I passed Denver, then turned south at Grand Junction CO, through SW Colorado to the parks in SE Utah. That scenery is nothing to shake your head at either

[@VHKDK]

G'day from Australia and thanks for your interesting videos. I traveled from Vegas to Flagstaff via Kingman and then to The Painted Desert/Petrified Forest 2 years ago. Went to The Grand Canyon and Sedona. Loved every minute of that part of the trip. I spent 8 weeks in the US and Canada, saw some great sights and met some wonderful people. Was planning my next trip before the virus hit. Hope I can get back before I am too old!

[@brucetelfeyan]

It would be great to have a video of your favorite shorter interstate highways!

[@dmnemaine]

One of my most vivid memories of I-70 is the massive swarms of ladybugs in central Indiana near Terre Haute. The volume of ladybugs was incredible.

[@lylecampbell9036]

You could also use the older highway system which the interstate replaced such as Hwy 2, 12, 20, 26, 30, 40, 50. Some of those Hwy share the interstate roadway but not entirely.

[@nb1hk]

My Top 5: 1. I-90 2. I-70 3. I-40 4. I-80 5. I-10

[@bxdanny]

I took a road trip back-and-forth across the U.S. back in 1995, probably the only such chance I'll have. I mostly followed I-80 going west, and I-90 coming back east, but not totally. 80 and 90 merge into a single route between the Cleveland and Chicago areas, so to avoid duplicating that stretch (and avoid some tolls), I diverted a bit to the south when heading west, and took interstates 76, 71, 70, and 74 from the vicinity of Youngstown, Ohio to that of Davenport, Iowa. Coming back, I stuck to I-90 from Montana to Pennsylvania, then diverted to I-86/NY-17.

[@charlieboozer82]

I-70 goes thru Dayton Ohio, a very important city to the country on the I-70 route. It intersects I-75 there at a beautiful interchange (freedom veterans crossroads).😁

[@stargroves14]

I 40 west highway of dreams

[@rbergmann]

Live in San Diego and have tried a few different routes east: I-80 (via I-15), I-40 (cut north from I-8 through Phoenix), I-10 (only as far as just past El Paso so I could continue on to Dallas), I-40 is my favorite so far. Most travels end up somewhere in the midwest (Milwaukee, Chicago, Indianapolis) but one took us as far as Atlanta, GA.

[@InformalGreeting]

I’ve covered the routes from I70 south. I-40 is my favorite by far. But it fits with my tastes, I love the desert and I love the green rolling hills.

[@MrShortWhiteGuy]

I always felt they should extend I-40 west to Bakersfield instead of ending it in Barstow.

[@MrKEMills]

@@MrShortWhiteGuy Caltrans in the process of extending I-40 out westward, all the way to at least Bakersfield and possibly to Interstate 5. I know this because my grandma lives in Tehachapi (about a half hour east of Bakersfield up in the mountains) and they’ve been upgrading the 58 (the highway that goes from Bakersfield to Barstow) to Interstate standards.

[@powerofk]

I live in Albuquerque, with I40 going through it. Honestly, west of OKC, the largest cities you pass through are Amarillo and Albuquerque. But it makes up for it with the Grand Canyon, the Navajo reservation, and all the small towns that grew up around the old Route 66. It's also one of the straightest routes through the country. It's funny, though - when I40 was completed, it was said that you could now go from coast to coast without seeing anything. That's because the western part of the freeway, you really have to get off the freeway to really see America, because what's there isn't obvious from the freeway.

[@jedendwatrzy4189]

As an update, I-80 now goes very close to our newest national park, Indiana Dunes National Park on the southern shore of beautiful Lake Michigan. And it's only an hour away from Chicago! It is the 61st national park and was designated as such on February 15, 2019.

[@jasonsobol32]

Went to California in 2010, from Cleveland. Went 40 out and 70 back. Gorgeous

[@steviesevieria1868]

I-70 there’s a Rest Stop in Glenwood Canyon that goes right down to the river with cliff faces above, it’s an incredible place. You could take a vacation to that rest stop. Bring your bicycle if you ride.

[@itsyaboiradargaming4377]

Thanks for giving a shoutout to San Diego. Thanks from San Diego County

[@kenbob1071]

The editing jumps are sublime.

[@markvolpe2305]

If you're using the I-90 in New York state, today (11/14/2020) starts the use of cashless tolls where they take a picture of your license plates and send you a check in the mail, unless you have EZ-Pass.

[@xxWILBURxx]

I’ve driven every inch of I-40 and is definitely something to behold

[@interstate80.]

2nd place, not too bad I’d say

[@MrRhysReviews]

One of my life goals is to visit the US and do a Cross Country trip from San Francisco to New York... I'll pretty much follow/make a custom Route based off NFS The Run when I do since the game takes you on a pretty crazy roundabout way (at least it seems at times) but goes through tons of National Parks and even some pretty infamous areas... Million Dollar Highway comes to mind 😂 👍

[@cnw8891]

I-10 runs through Pensacola Florida, where you can see some of the prettiest beaches in the country. And there's so much to see and do there, besides the beaches.

[@coreysmith556]

1-20 from east TX to SC is all pine trees, Atlanta traffic is either completely stopped or moving at 100 mph

[@dylansmith9342]

Coloradan here glad our very own I-70 made it to the top of the list!

[@MikeTaffet]

I was not ready for how my tire pressure monitor system would freak out being at 5,000-12,000 feet elevation. At sea-level it read 33psi. At 12,000 feet it read 51psi. I was fully expecting my tires to explode 😅

[@pbcoop62]

I-55 to I-44 to I-40 is a great trip, basically the route of 66; Chicago, Springfield (IL), St. Louis, the Ozarks and Oklahoma City.

[@TheChoochooboy99]

What about Tulsa? 😁

[@adawg2015]

I-44 goes through my area Southwest Missouri.

[@TheChoochooboy99]

@@adawg2015 my wife graduated from Seneca high school and went to college in Springfield, MO.

[@jaredkennedy6576]

I70 is the only one I haven't done at least some of. I've done 20 from I75 to Phoenix, 40 from Flagstaff east, all of 90 and 94, and 80 from Wells NV to North Platte Nebraska. My favorite is 90 once you're out of the major cities through to Seattle. Lots to see, varying terrain, it's nice. I84 is also an interesting diversion, you go from I80 in SLC through a lot of desert scrub and farmland, then you can either go on to Portland or catch I82 near Hermiston to pick up I90 in Ellensburg WA.

[@misanthropicmusings4596]

He's absolutely right about Las Vegas -- you don't have to gamble to have a good time -- plenty of nice restaurants and awesome shows . Also the strip has a lot in the way of just architectural cheese / eye candy so it's just nice to take leisurely strolls on. I've been maybe 3 or 4 times and have always had a great time.

[@ohioanempire]

I-75 Is good for north to south.

[@whydoineedahandle269]

Love this channel, but it’s all about the maps, so MORE MAPS!!!!

[@stevewalker4892]

I am a foreigner who often vacations in the USA, having visited all 50 states. One of my ambitions is a cross country road trip. Intially I was thinking of I-90, what I called "the Frasier Crane Trail". It starts outside the Cheers Bar in Boston and ends with a Psychiatric session in Seattle, but the more I drove on the Interstates the more I disliked it. So I did some research and there are two transcontinental US Highways, US 20 which runs from Newport OR to Boston MA and US 30 which runs from Astoria OR to Atlantic City NJ. these routes are programmed in my SatNav and one day perhaps I shall achieve my ambition.

[@kenshoda5518]

I am also a foreigner (used to live in the US) and did several cross-country trip, having visited 49 states. I now prefer US highways to Interstates whenever the time permits. So is US-20 and US-30 are the only cross-continental US highways?

[@williamstevenson8518]

I-70 from Denver west is like being on a roller coaster that goes through mountains and deserts and doesn't really end until you get to Santa Monica.

[@ericcub78]

I live just south of Baltimore, MD (the eastern terminus of I-70). I've been on all of I-70 from Baltimore to Denver. Still have to do Denver on west.

[@ericcub78]

Also to avoid tolls along I-70 in PA, gong from west to east, take I-79 south into WV, then at Morgantown, WV pick up I-68 east, at Hancock, MD I-68 ends and joins back to I-70 to the Baltimore area. Also the I-79/I-68 route is much prettier than the portion of I-70 in PA.

[@matthew_kenny]

@@ericcub78 this way is definitely my preferred way of getting from VA to the Midwest and back. There's usually very few people on the road and the scenery is amazing. The best part is that there's no tolls unlike 64 and 70

[@tomjones1267]

I-70 from Denver to I-15 in Utah is a great drive. Don't put it off, or drive it in a snowstorm.

[@gregprince2523]

This country is by far the most diverse, beautiful , gorgeous and safe place in the world !! 4.5 million 40plus years over the road driver. Get out and see stuff folks !!! It's worth it! So much good stuff in this big ole gal!

[@joelmcallister9248]

Great Job, love your work and thank you for sharing.

[@dailydriversurvivors9516]

I've done the drive on I-80 across Pennsylvania many times and I totally agree, it's so boring. However, there is a section in eastern PA where they test road paint and it's kind of cool looking.

[@Hugo90again]

I-80 has the reputation of high truck traffic. I have avoided it for that.

[@luckyotter623]

I 40 also goes through Asheville, NC, and before you reach it (going east), it passes through the Smoky Mountains. Some of the road is scary to some here, because of the steep grade and curves, but the scenery is incredible.

[@diarradunlap9337]

Actually, it you're into sports history, I-90 is the route for you. Going west from Boston, you can divert about 15-20 minutes down I-91 to the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, MA. Further west on I-90 in New York State, I believe the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown isn't too far south. Into Ohio, the Football Hall of Fame in Canton isn't that far off, either, going about an hour south from Cleveland on I-77.

[@paulbrower4265]

College Football Hall of Fame in South Bend, Indiana. And no trip to see the most important baseball stadiums would be complete without trips to ancient Fenway Park in Boston and Wrigley Field in Chicago!

[@BertiferousRex]

The National Boxing Hall of Fame is just off of I-90 in Canastota NY, and the National Distance Running Hall of Fame is just off of I-90 in Utica NY too... uh if anyone cares.

[@brentboswell1294]

I-90 begins at Safeco Field in Seattle and ends at Fenway Park!

[@lowlifeangler]

I avoid Boston...due to the Bruins and Red Sux

[@eddiemuldoon7240]

When your talking about Utah your talking about my yard. I literally live in the middle of all that. And that's no joke!

[@bobbyg65]

You peaked my interest in planning a roadtrip! I 70 sounds like the way to go! Would definitely mix camping and hotels..

[@Bygre]

Once you get through eastern Colorado and western Kansas, I 70 is great. I live in the Denver area and take I 70 to the PA turnpike to about 2 miles from where I grew up in Lancaster county. The toll on the turnpike is serious, though.

[@kmvstudios9072]

Also on I-90 when you get around the Mississippi River. There are a bunch of very cool bluffs and rock formations. You also pass through La Crosse which is a pretty cool small city.

[@lougaru2445]

It was great advice to take 76 instead of I80 when driving through Pennsylvania! I live in the northeast I80 in PA STINKS and a few years ago I had dead spots in cell reception so it was super annoying when trying to play music from my phone. If you take 76 you don't lose much time and there are much more amenities. Plus the condition of the road is much better as 76 is the state turnpike.

[@jerryperkins475]

ever hear of maps? they would make this more interesting.

[@quickgirl80]

I watched this with my map out.

[@darrylnelson6264]

Are you kidding? The beaches on the Florida Gulf Coast from Pensacola to Panama City are nothing but white sand beaches known as the Miracle Mile and are beautiful!

[@ctoombs7825]

Ft Walton and Destin, some of Florida's best beaches.

[@LimegreenSnowstorm]

I haven’t traveled the length of it but the part of I-70 I cross regularly is awesome. 80mph in eastern Utah! Also it goes through the Colorado mountains and it’s gorgeous.

[@dgrGR61]

Checking out some of your older videos today.

[@Beerhero]

U.S. 2 not an interstate but a dream drive, it is part in New England, then picks up again in St. Ignace Michigan and cuts across the Northern states to the Pacific Ocean.

[@JoeyMetcalf80]

If you pick up I-84 in Utah it’s a pretty cool drive to Portland. Columbia River area is absolutely breathtaking

[@wilderac2250]

What I like about I70 is that it begins in the middle of Utah near no major cities and then the highway just randomly ends in a park outside of Baltimore because the citizens didn’t want a freeway through their neighborhood.

[@jimmalachowsky4052]

wilderac- I've been there several times, and it seems so strange to me how I-70 just all of a sudden starts (or ends, as the case may be) in the middle of nowhere, Utah! Weird place to start a cross-country Interstate! Still, it is on the most spectacular drive that I've ever made. The Vegas to Denver trip is loaded with some of the most incredible scenery one could ever hope to see!

[@natashatercera8536]

being from Richmond, VA, now living in Los Angeles, I’m sad you didn’t mention I-60, it connects the two!

[@sportyhuntley8914]

You get me so excited about traveling!

[@stephenbouchelle7706]

I was in Thailand and showing a friend a US map. It wasn’t till then that I realized Rte 50 starts not too far from me at Ocean City MD and runs through my teen years home of Montrose, CO and ends up in Sacramento. I’d like to make that whole trip someday.

[@misanthropicmusings4596]

When I used to travel from western New York to Chicago I would drive part of the way through Southern Ontario Canada. Fun fact, back in the 90's Canadian quarters were barely distinguishable from American quarters and laundry machines accepted either -- so if you could pick up a bunch of Canadian quarters you would get a nice little discount when you did your wash. Another thing I'd do is take all my aluminum cans and exchange them in Michigan, because you get 10 cents per can as opposed to nothing in New York.

[@miltoncallan1471]

Great video. I agree with your ratings, but thanks to the AAA, I found the perfect route for me. For my first Los Angeles to Pittsburgh trip in 1972, the AAA gave me a Trip-Tik taking I-15 to I-40 to I-44 to I-70. This route diagonally crosses the country and has the best of both I-40 and I-70 (except the Eisenhower Tunnel) in terms of things to see and EAT! Specifically, The Big Texan and the famous "over the Freeway" McDonalds in Vinita, OK. Over the years, I have made that exact trip 35 times and counting. I did I-80 and I-70 trips along the way, and one winter an I-10 trip which was obnoxious - never again. Now that I'm retired, we go to Vegas monthly and every time I pass the "Y" sign by Barstow splitting I-15 and I-40, I'm tempted to merge right and make that cross country trip again. Of course, until my wife gives me that "look." As a side note, for me, the best scenery in the country is along I-44 from OKY City to St. Louis during the spring and fall. Summer has way too many bugs in that area and it's hard to keep the windshield clean and in winter it's all gray. One summer I drove my new Corvette through that stretch and I eventually had to have the car repainted because it was so stained with bug juice. I wish the AAA still had Trip Tiks because as you said, there are places where there is little to no phone service. (The AAA still produces what they call Trip Tiks, but they are difficult to read on the road.) The old Trip Tiks were the perfect size and easy to follow with one hand on the wheel. They didn't have a lot of superfluous information, just the route and proximity to cities, rest areas, etc.

[@rbergmann]

I'm an old timer also and started using Trip-Tiks back in the late '60s. Originally from Chicago to Tamps. Then after moving to San Diego, to Chicago. It took a while to convert from the Trip-Tiks but now I rely on my Smart Phone for navigation. I find this method very reliable. I marvel that the phone keeps the pre-selected routing information quite reliably even with cell drop outs.

[@miltoncallan1471]

@@rbergmann I totally agree that smart phones and car navigation are the best way to go (I keep them both on even if I know my way) but the one time I did get lost, leaving NYC going south through NJ to hit the PA Turnpike, I missed the turn in the rain (the one time my phone was off) and ended up in a bunch of farmland. There was no cell service and my daughter's car didn't have nav, so I got out a map and found my way.

[@Bygre]

@@rbergmann I like my phone GPS. It is however, useless in western Kansas until Salina.

[@johnhblaubachea5156]

I carry a road atlas with me, just in case in I need. Most of my trips, I know the route in my head, but still I to find parallel lesser used routes to get there. Maps on the cell phone screen are too small to read; and GPSs are an insult to all of the map reading, drawing and interpretative skills I learned majoring in Geography.

[@combicombicombi]

the beaches along Pensacola to Navarre and south, with their white sand and clear, warm water, certainly have a lot to offer contrasted to the cold water and yellow sand familiar to us Californians. that's a big plus for that side of I-10 if you haven't seen it

[@dvferyance]

You didn't mention Milwaukee for taking I-94 from Montana to Chicago.

[@carringtonpageiv6210]

its so crazy how I drive on the very end of i80 all the time! I always think about where ill end up if I just kept going instead of taking my exit

[@daltondixon7517]

"you won't get shot in chicag- well you might but you more than likely won't get shot in chicago"

[@aliqureshi5834]

Love your page man! Awesome information

[@Azzurra2k]

I personally tripped I 81 and I 40 across the country and I loved it. A lot of different things to see. Have to suggest cadillac ranch outside of Amarillo, and Winslow, AZ and if you time it right you can catch the Eagles Music Festival they have

[@j.chrisandginajacobs8425]

For a geological history of the world as seen from I-80, consult John McPhee's ANNALS OF THE FORMER WORLD. You will never look at an interstate cut through a hill the same way again. Great series Kyle. Thanks for all your work JCJ

[@dennisc6716]

I've driven across the country to San Diego twice. The first time was I-85/I-20/I-10/I-8. It was not very relaxing. Texas dragged on forever. The next trip I drove up to NC to get on I-40 and took that all the way to ABQ, then I-25 south to I-10/I-8. Trading Atlanta/Birmingham/DFW/El Paso for Nashville/Memphis/OKC/Amarillo and ABQ was the right call for me. Much better trip with far less traffic, and the scenery on I-25 was worth the drive alone.

[@wilderac2250]

I-94 is kinda underated. It goes through North Dakota, The Twin cities, Madison, Milwaukee, Chicago, and Detroit before going into Canada. But I’m bias

[@Pudentame]

The interstates are good for crossing a major chunk of the country in a short amount of time to get to where you're going "start" your road trip. Once you get to a region, you should switch to the old U.S. Numbered Highway system & State Highways, because it's easier to pull off the road if you spot something interesting and want to take some time to explore it.

[@tlister67]

I did three trips from Idaho to Maine in a big move, took I80 twice and I70 once, definitely I70. You go right through San Rafael Swell even if you stay on the interstate. You can do a short diversion through Moab and follow the Colorado river a bit. US191 and 128.

[@eyechartny]

Agree about I-70; took a road trip from Buffalo to Vegas and the third day of the trip from Colorado to Vegas...wow! But coming back...end of May and it was snowing in Vail and even though I'm used to snow I was still nervous.

[@Bygre]

There is often snow in Vail pass except in mid summer.

[@meganh1834]

"You won't get shot in Chicago...well, you might get shot in Chicago!" 🤣

[@secordman]

More of a north-south thing, but I really like I-79 south of Erie PA. After getting off the bumpy busy I-90 it's a peaceful trip south. All the way down to the middle of West Virginia, rest stops, nice drive through gently rolling western PA. Cruise control.

[@davedutka2006]

He's really into the Plains. Hey, whatever trips your trigger. My pet peeve is he says Phoenix doesn't have alot going for it. He obviously is not from the Southwest, let alone the U.S. I'm from PA, and have made several trips through the "Triple Cities" of Phoenix, Scottsdale and my fave, Tempe. Just a couple hours here or there, you have Camelback Mountain and Superstition Mtns. The landscape is a surrealistic collection of color. The blues, reds, purples, you couldn't paint a lovelier picture. My story.

[@MrKEMills]

The North-South freeways are much better in my opinion. Shorter and less flat bullshit to drive through. I drove on the I-15 almost full length, from San Diego to the I-90 in Montana. I loved the drive. Lots of beautiful scenery in every single state and it had a good mix of large cities and rural areas. I highly recommend taking the I-15. There are some flat and boring parts in Utah and Eastern Idaho, but most of it is amazingly beautiful.

[@brianm6117]

Another thing about I80 is avoid in in the winter time. There is something about that parallel where the weather change is drastic. I've been across the country multiple times as a child when my dad was in the military. We lived in Las Vegas, NV and Olympia, WA. For the 4 years we lived in Vegas we made several trips back east to visit family,. We only lived in Washington for a year so we only made the trip there and back. I've traveled I-70 MULTIPLE times through western PA. One bad thing about I70 though is PA is constantly working on it. It also is extremely narrow through sections of western PA. It's literally 4 lanes (2 each way) only separated by a Jersey barrier. If they have a lane shut down it gets very claustrophobic. They finally started widening it and adding an extra lane in the Washington, PA area and once you get through there it gets better.

[@ThePhl4ever]

I-90 also lets you pass through Syracuse (just north of Syracuse actually)!

[@goldfieldgary]

Having driven all of these routes many times, I'd add that the time of year is a huge factor. For instance, the desert stretches of I-8 and I-10 are beautiful during the early spring, even many folks who think deserts are boring are pleasantly surprised. And no way do I want to cross the country on I-80 or I-90 in the middle of the winter! That being said, it once took me 2 days to get from Tucson AZ to the I-10/I-20 split in Texas due to snow and ice!

[@Hugo90again]

I-80 in Wyoming, my worst highway experience, in March. Won't do that again.

[@jeffslesinger8153]

I second that sentiment. I'd go farther and say that time of year (esp. winter vs summer) is more important than anything else.

[@bobbobak8337]

Hi, great info. Thanks

[@jaxon-t9983]

I live near US-48, A really Underrated and Unknown beautiful highway. Especially In West Virginia between Wardensville And Buckhannon.

[@ctoombs7825]

I believe U.S.48 is supposed to be part of the I-66 extension.

[@jaxon-t9983]

It is but the area between Wardensville And Buckhannon is extremely isolated.

[@DerekWitt]

While a North-South route, I-49 from I-44 (near Joplin) through Bentonville and Fort Smith is gorgeous! And US 62 from Bentonville to Eureka Springs, Arkansas is simply breathtaking. While it seems like about 45 minutes as the crow flies, 62 is very winding. It's about a 2 hour drive there. Even gets close to Table Rock and not far from Beaver Lake. :)

[@kensilverstone1656]

This is the definitive guide to traveling across the United States. Jack Kerouac may have benefitted from this.