We are now planning our trip route to the Branson Rally (Yeah!!!!) We are spending the next several weeks with family in London/Corbin Kentucky, then will travel to Branson. Our CoPilot map gives the quickest route of heading north to Lexington, then back south. This route is interstate, 663 miles and 10 1/2 hours. The shortest route is non-interestate, due west from London for 600 miles but 12 1/2 hours. Have any of you taken the shortest route? If so, is it worth the extra time?
Howard said
11:02 AM Apr 20, 2008
I would definitely take the shortest route. It's a combination of nice parkways (former toll roads that are four lanes most of the way) and good U.S. roads through Kentucky.
You'll pick up U.S. 60 around Paducah, KY and take that across southern Missouri. It's a little tricky when you get near the Mississippi/Ohio River confluence and cross into Illinois and then into Missouri. Be just be patient in that area and you'll be fine.
You'll pick up U.S. 60 around Paducah, KY and take that across southern Missouri. It's a little tricky when you get near the Mississippi/Ohio River confluence and cross into Illinois and then into Missouri. Be just be patient in that area and you'll be fine.