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BigFatFlip · 07-29-2013, 01:28 PM

Unfortunately, I don't think you can have both (little bit of fun in the twisties and getting there in 9-10 hrs). Just because there isn't really any sections you can "cut into" to have some fun along the way. The freeways avoid the sierras/hills in the expense of getting you there faster.

Here's what I'd recommend, my wife and I did a similar route on a road trip from Utah.

http://goo.gl/maps/KZZ6N

I'd be really careful at the Sierras (108) as some of those sections are narrow and steep. This section will probably take up most of your time, but the scenery is amazing. You can also cut through Yosemite, but then you'll have to pay to get into the park. You can then head south to Vegas via 95, typical NV long straight sections, you can make up for the time you missed. All in all, about 10 hrs. of driving, take breaks even if you don't think you need it, there's lots of cool things to see. We did this route from Tonopah NV to SF Bay area and I was dead tired when we got home.

07-29-2013, 01:28 PM	#7
BigFatFlip sleep, drive, eat, repeat Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: '13 BRZ, '12 Outback Location: Sack of Potatoes Posts: 4,431 Thanks: 2,630 Thanked 3,797 Times in 1,981 Posts Mentioned: 188 Post(s)	Unfortunately, I don't think you can have both (little bit of fun in the twisties and getting there in 9-10 hrs). Just because there isn't really any sections you can "cut into" to have some fun along the way. The freeways avoid the sierras/hills in the expense of getting you there faster. Here's what I'd recommend, my wife and I did a similar route on a road trip from Utah. http://goo.gl/maps/KZZ6N I'd be really careful at the Sierras (108) as some of those sections are narrow and steep. This section will probably take up most of your time, but the scenery is amazing. You can also cut through Yosemite, but then you'll have to pay to get into the park. You can then head south to Vegas via 95, typical NV long straight sections, you can make up for the time you missed. All in all, about 10 hrs. of driving, take breaks even if you don't think you need it, there's lots of cool things to see. We did this route from Tonopah NV to SF Bay area and I was dead tired when we got home.