Day 42 - Carlock, IL to Straughn, IN

The Route

Today was a tense 234 mile drive. Cross-winds made the first part (I-74 to I-465) memorable. Construction and GPS confusion made the second part (I-465 to I-70) memorable.

About the Day

It was sunny with high cirrus clouds, breezy, and comfortable. We reached 77° by mid-afternoon.

Along the Way

We got on the road by 9:30am.

Leaving Kamp Komfort Campground

Cross-winds were strong and gusting. We "enjoyed the challenge of staying on the highway" for about 3 hours. The excitement calmed as we approached Indianapolis.

We stopped for gas and had breakfast at The Hen House Family Restaurant in Mahomet, IL. The meal and service was nice. The noise from the kitchen was much like the clatter in a hen house. Hmm, a plan or a coincidence?

Travel got dicey when we approached and passed Indianapolis.  I-70 construction in the downtown forces detours. I-465 is a route around the mess, but the GPS directed us onto downtown side streets.

• The good news - it directed us by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
• The bad news - it routed us by the shortest distance (on narrow streets)

We thought life was finally good when we got on I-70 east of the city. It  was not to be. 

Miles of I-70 construction squeezed traffic down to one-lane each way. There were long periods of stop and go. There were no berms. Some exits were closed. Hence, no bathroom breaks were possible.

Travel Trivia

Indiana highways continue to be in poor condition and our least favorite.

The Campground

The New Lisbon Family Campground & RV Park is located at I-70 Exit 131. This is our first stop here. It has a pretty entrance, an attractive setting, is out in the open, and not expensive.

Site S-1

View from our front door

We're in the country, just off I-70.

Sunset

Tomorrow

We should be home by noon.