Best route from Omaha to KC

[Bugeater]

Originally Posted by ClearmontChief

Hey Omaha, I made the trip last week.

There are a couple of routes, no basic difference, I took one going South, and the other coming home North. You'd go I-29 South to Hwy 34, Glenwood, IA exit East (about 20 miles) to Hwy 59 South at Emerson, IA. Then Hwy 59 South all the way to Craig, Missouri and get back on I-29 South and continue on. I heard from others that Hwy 275 is open (even though it's posted 'Road Closed, Local Traffic Only' between Rock Port, Missouri and Hamburg, IA. So, on the way home, I took I-29 North all the way to Rock Port. Then, just a bit East towards Rock Port, picked up Hwy 275 North. Hwy 275 goes to Hwy 34, West on Highway 34 to I-29 North. Either route is about the same, narrow, 2-lane roads, with Hwy 59 having quite a bit of curves in Missouri.

Thought about the 59 route when we went, but since it was the nearest highway to I 29 I was worried about heavier traffic. The 71 route took me through a town called Clearmont, is that where you're from?

[ClearmontChief]

Originally Posted by Bugeater

Thought about the 59 route when we went, but since it was the nearest highway to I 29 I was worried about heavier traffic. The 71 route took me through a town called Clearmont, is that where you're from?

Yep. Farm boy from rural Clearmont. Left in 1982 to join the Air Force. All my family still in that area.

[tk13]

Originally Posted by ClearmontChief

Yep. Farm boy from rural Clearmont. Left in 1982 to join the Air Force. All my family still in that area.

Maybe next time you can do a better job picking a username that reflects where you came from.

[ClearmontChief]

Originally Posted by tk13

Maybe next time you can do a better job picking a username that reflects where you came from.

Hahaha, PurgatoryChief

[Rain Man]

Originally Posted by tk13

Maybe next time you can do a better job picking a username that reflects where you came from.

Oh, wow. I see it now that you mention it.