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Help on best highway routes from Texarkana to Houston

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  1. jpl

    jpl Formula Junior

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    #1 jpl, Jun 28, 2006
    I will most likely be bringing the Ferrari down to my new home in The Woodlands just north of Houston over the holidays (Leaving Ottawa Canada sometime this week-end) and I am looking for some guidance from Texarkana to Houston. Mapquest is taking me down HWY59 all the way to Houston. Now I am familiar with 59 north of Houston, but is it a 4 lane hwy all the way to Texarkana. I was thinking of taking 30 into Dallas and then 45 South. I would like to stay on major highways, at least 2 lanes and divided and make as much time up as possible. I'll assume taking 635 around dallas is the way to go if going around Dallas.

    BTW are there any notorious speed trap spots on 45, 59, or 30 in Texas, if so a pointer would be nice. I plan on trying to cruise around 75-85 if possible.

    Any pointers would be greatly appreciated.

    Regards,
    JP
     
  2. jknight

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    #2 jknight, Jun 28, 2006
    You might rethink your planned crusing speed if you are making the jaunt this coming weekend and most especially if you are driving a Ferrari! The DPS will be out in force over the holiday. Texas is one of several states participating in Operation CARE (Combined Accident Reduction Effort) - part of a nationwide campaign by state policy agencies to reduce fatalities during holiday periods. All available troopers will be patrolling Texas roadways targeting speeders, drunk drivers and seat belt violators during the Fourth of July weekend. It doesn't take that much longer to get to your final destination by driving the speed limit. A friend recently got pulled over for going 11 over the posted speed and it cost her $155.

    Carol
     
  3. Texas Forever

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    #3 Texas Forever, Jun 28, 2006
    Welcome. I live in The Woodlands, and I just drove from Ottawa to here!

    It's late, and I'm tried. So please ping me tomorrow, and I'll give you plenty of tips.

    Again, welcome to Texas!

    Dale
     
  4. maseraticoupe

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    #4 maseraticoupe, Jun 29, 2006
    some of 59 is just 2 lanes
     
  5. jpl

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    #5 jpl, Jun 29, 2006
    Thanks, that is what I thought. Dallas and 45 south it is.
     
  6. BigTex

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    #6 BigTex, Jun 29, 2006
    ...and Speed traps...they torture you with a wet towel over your face pouring water into it 'till you hand over the Mexican lettuce....

    Oh, wait...that was the 70's, if you had the rock station stickers on the van...never mind.....

    As Lyle Lovett says in a song intro: "Look for the big numbers on the sign, go that speed!".
     
  7. Texas Forever

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    #7 Texas Forever, Jun 30, 2006
    Sorry for the delay, but the best answer is that, "It depends."

    If you have been driving all day, going the extra distance to Dallas to pick up I-45 may be a good idea. Based on my recent experience, the unoffical speed limit is 80 mph on the Interstates. Plus, traffic is very heavy. You wouldn't know that gas is close to $3 a gallon by driving the open road.

    However, if you're bored of the super slab, I recommend this from Texarkana:

    1. I-30 to US 259.
    2. Take US 259 down to Nacogdoches.
    3. Pick up 7 and run thru Crockett to I-45 @ Centerville.

    Note do this run only if you have a V-1 detector. You can bet that most of the State Troopers with their instant on will be on the Interstates. The local guys have the older stuff that they have to leave on. You'll pick them up over a mile away.

    Good luck and drive safe. Let us know when you get here.

    Dale
     
  8. jpl

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    #8 jpl, Jun 30, 2006
    Thanks for the update. 80 is plenty fast and I usually travel with the traffic, or slightly faster, and since I will most likely be pretty tired by the time I hit Texarkana I will try the rural run some other day. As to radar detectors...don't use them, probably never will. I like to stay alert by keeping an eye on speed traps myself. Most of the police cars that travel with the traffic don't see me until they are on top of me, mainly because the car is grey and does not stand out and by then I see them as well.

    Has worked for the last 10 years in all provinces and states I have travelled, so I hope it continues to. If all goes well I should be in bed in my new home by Tuesday night.

    regards, and have a safe and happy holiday.
    JP
     
  9. Bryan

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    #9 Bryan, Jun 30, 2006
  10. Texas Forever

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    #10 Texas Forever, Jun 30, 2006

    Please send me a PM when you get settled. I have lived in The Woodlands for, well, over 25 years. I can introduce you to all the Ferrari folks and roads in the area.

    But, remember, the rubber side goes down. It is the shiny side that goes up.

    Dale
     
  11. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    #11 BigTex, Jul 2, 2006
    Welcome!



    Dr. T. , come take me to lunch!



    New FOX Network jobsite..10 acres of mud..............LOL!


    Not using the Fcar yet, for work duty....parking lot soon.
     

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