I-10 or I-20, which is better?

[darylwi]

Originally Posted by Chris19

Thank you BR Man and darylwi for the information.

I plan on factoring in extra time so I would not be in a super big hurry. I will keep an eye on the speed limits so I do not end up getting a ticket and to save a little on gas with better mileage.

Is the speed limit on 2-laned rural roads such as US 65 60 mph? I know that more populated areas often have lower speed limits than South Dakota's 75 mph on the interstate, 70 mph on other four-laned roads, 65 on two laned state and US highways, and 55 on country black top roads. I will also check the DOT websites for any construction to be aware of.

It's 55 on two lane roads here. Even a road as long and straight at US-65, where in West Texas, the speed limit would be 75, but of course the road would be of a little better quality as well. I think there is one area between Vidalia and Ferriday where it is still four-lane and the speed limit gets up to 65 but it goes right back down because it's not that far between the two cities. After that, it's two-lane all the way to Arkansas.

[dmartin61]

Any comments on traveling from Alabama to San Marcos regarding which Interstate is better/safer as I will be traveling alone. I-10 or I-20. I've traveled both, but it's been 8 years since I've traveled on I-20.
Thanks for any suggestions.

[BRMan]

Originally Posted by dmartin61

Any comments on traveling from Alabama to San Marcos regarding which Interstate is better/safer as I will be traveling alone. I-10 or I-20. I've traveled both, but it's been 8 years since I've traveled on I-20.
Thanks for any suggestions.

What part of Alabama ? I would think I-10 is the more direct, unless you live up in Birmingham.

[Chris19]

I went through Louisiana about two weeks ago going to and from southern Misssissippi and got through there without any problems. I went down through Arkansas and went through Lake Providence and got onto I-20 at Tallulah. Definitely a lot different than South Dakota. Also, I went on I-12 to I-55 and renentered Lousiana west of Natchez and went up to Rayville and took I-20 west (more for convenience). I also went to the French Quarter for part of a day with a friend and his wife. The local food in NOLA (beignets and po boys) are yummy. Overall, my time in Lousiana was a good experience.

[BRMan]

Originally Posted by Chris19

I went through Louisiana about two weeks ago going to and from southern Misssissippi and got through there without any problems. I went down through Arkansas and went through Lake Providence and got onto I-20 at Tallulah. Definitely a lot different than South Dakota. Also, I went on I-12 to I-55 and renentered Lousiana west of Natchez and went up to Rayville and took I-20 west (more for convenience). I also went to the French Quarter for part of a day with a friend and his wife. The local food in NOLA (beignets and po boys) are yummy. Overall, my time in Lousiana was a good experience.

Thanks for the good word