Misc Best route from Omaha to KC - Page 2

**Bugeater** · 07-25-2011, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Omaha

OK, 29 is good to Glenwood? I was looking at 34E to 59S. Does 71S move pretty well?

The drive through Iowa sucks ass, 55 mph all the way. (BTW **** you for that Iowa)

But it jumps to 60 at the MO border and then 65 in Maryville. And very little traffic along the way.

Timewise it's probably a toss up between 59 and 71.

ClearmontChief · 07-25-2011, 04:10 PM

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.

ClearmontChief · 07-25-2011, 04:14 PM

I wouldn't go all the way to Hwy 71. That adds quite a bit to the distance.

**Bugeater** · 07-25-2011, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ClearmontChief

I wouldn't go all the way to Hwy 71. That adds quite a bit to the distance.

But it goes by the Villisca Ax Murder House.

**Bugeater** · 07-25-2011, 04:14 PM

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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 · 07-25-2011, 04:17 PM

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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 · 07-25-2011, 04:38 PM

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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 · 07-25-2011, 04:42 PM

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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** · 07-25-2011, 04:43 PM

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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.

OmahaChief · 07-25-2011, 04:20 PM

Just made the trip this weekend.

Take I-29 to 92E which is bascially the first exit off I-29. Head east until you find Why 59 South. This takes you through Shenendoah and Tarkio. Right after Tarkio the 59 becomes 136W if you continue to go straight (which is advised) this takes you to Rock Port and back to your normal I-29 route to KC. It added on about an hour to our trip but it was pretty easy.

ClearmontChief · 07-25-2011, 04:25 PM

Wouldn't go all the way to 71, adds to much distance and time to trip. Wouldn't choose 59 over Hwy 275 because it is a heavier used detour. 275 South, which is about 7-8 miles East of Glenwood, goes through Tabor, Sidney, and to 136W into Rock Port and get back on I-29 South. Only adds about 20-25 miles to trip and moves really well.

Omaha · 07-25-2011, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ClearmontChief

Wouldn't go all the way to 71, adds to much distance and time to trip. Wouldn't choose 59 over Hwy 275 because it is a heavier used detour. 275 South, which is about 7-8 miles East of Glenwood, goes through Tabor, Sidney, and to 136W into Rock Port and get back on I-29 South. Only adds about 20-25 miles to trip and moves really well.

The map shows it being closed.

**Rain Man** · 07-25-2011, 04:26 PM

The best one would go through Paris, Tuscany, and Bora Bora.

Misplaced_Chiefs_Fan · 07-25-2011, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

The best one would go through Paris, Tuscany, and Bora Bora.

But don't forget to take that left at Albuquerque . . .

Omaha · 07-25-2011, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Misplaced_Chiefs_Fan

But don't forget to take that left at Albuquerque . . .

Canada?

07-25-2011, 04:10 PM	#2
ClearmontChief Starter Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Glenwood, Iowa Casino cash: $9424930	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.
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07-25-2011, 04:14 PM	#3
ClearmontChief Starter Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Glenwood, Iowa Casino cash: $9424930	I wouldn't go all the way to Hwy 71. That adds quite a bit to the distance.
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07-25-2011, 04:20 PM	#10
OmahaChief Down with Nino Brown Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Omaha Casino cash: $9245000	Just made the trip this weekend. Take I-29 to 92E which is bascially the first exit off I-29. Head east until you find Why 59 South. This takes you through Shenendoah and Tarkio. Right after Tarkio the 59 becomes 136W if you continue to go straight (which is advised) this takes you to Rock Port and back to your normal I-29 route to KC. It added on about an hour to our trip but it was pretty easy.
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07-25-2011, 04:25 PM	#11
ClearmontChief Starter Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Glenwood, Iowa Casino cash: $9424930	Wouldn't go all the way to 71, adds to much distance and time to trip. Wouldn't choose 59 over Hwy 275 because it is a heavier used detour. 275 South, which is about 7-8 miles East of Glenwood, goes through Tabor, Sidney, and to 136W into Rock Port and get back on I-29 South. Only adds about 20-25 miles to trip and moves really well.
Posts: 300

07-25-2011, 04:26 PM	#13
Rain Man Seize life. Be an ermine. Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $-622449 VARSITY	The best one would go through Paris, Tuscany, and Bora Bora. __________________ Active fan of the greatest team in NFL history.
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