natedogg624 Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 I'm trying to figure out the best way to get from michigan to see family in medina (cleveland) for thanksgiving. I usually take the toll road, but was wondering how packed this is going to be Wednesday before thanksgiving. One part of me says it shouldn't be as bad as a typical interstate due to the low amount of on/off ramps to slow up traffic. But on the other hand, it is thanksgiving travel... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1crusher Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 You're going to see an increase in traffic no matter which you choose. I prefer the TP personally as it's pretty much right in line with where I need to go.I'd say got TP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcat6183 Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 Agreed. We take TP all the way to NY every 4th of July and it is what it is. It still saves time and effort from all the side roads etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 Time of departure is the most important thing really, if its early enough the turnpike will be fine. I've only driven the TP once on the Wed before thanksgiving but I was going opposite direction, east travel seemed heavier but not terrible that I'd avoid itIn college, I refused to travel 71 between Cleve and Cinci on Wednesday or Sunday of Thanksgiving break because the first 2 times I did it, took me over an extra hour in driving time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 turnpike shouldn't be bad. 70mph speed limit might shave off a couple minutes too.your biggest obstacle is going to be BG and UT students who are from Cleveland. Find out when their classes end, and make sure you're not on the road the same time they will be.On the way back, that can be tough. Like Bad said, taking 71 on the sunday after Thanksgiving was a nightmare in college. OSU traffic fucked things to hell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 On the way back, that can be tough. Like Bad said, taking 71 on the sunday after Thanksgiving was a nightmare in college. OSU traffic fucked things to hell.71 was always a parking lot where it went from 3 lanes to 2 south of Mansfield. You've got OSU, Cinci, Xavier, Dayton and several other small schools to deal with all heading south on 71. After my freshmen year I learned to just wake up early and go back Monday morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natedogg624 Posted November 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 OK I think I'm just gonna get on the turnpike in Indiana and straight shot over that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baptizo Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 There is only one major construction zone on the TP (50 mph zone) at the moment and the 70 mph speed limit makes it go a tad quicker. Of course, the SP will be out in full force so be careful with the speeding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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