I have never driven the Show Low route, so I can't speak to it. I will say that I can't imagine taking the interstate through Flagstaff because of how far west it takes you out of the way, and because I don't find I17 south from Flagstaff to be much different from 87 south from Payson. I just drove the 87 route up and back on Tuesday and was thinking that it reminded me of the 17 route from Flag (terrain-wise). Both I17 and 87 are well maintained, 4 lane highways. 87 does have a minor disadvantage of a few lights as you get into town before you can hit a freeway, but for the distance saved, I think it's well worth it. I will concede that I'm comparing the Payson/Mesa stretch with the Flagstaff/Phoenix stretch only. The route you take to get to Payson (260, I presume?) vs. taking I40 west to Flagstaff might make the interstate route worth it, I don't know. I'm also weird because I actually prefer more difficult driving when I'm tired...I enjoy driving fun/challenging roads and it gives me something to do/think about. Driving easy, straight roads when I'm tired is murder for me, as that's when I really have to fight drifting off. I'm also usually driving a passenger vehicle; I might feel differently if I were pulling a trailer or driving a large motor home. -Lisa Richard Daines wrote: > Well we made the drive from Amarillo to Apache Junction through Show > Low and Globe. To be honest, while to was a beautiful drive I was > pretty wiped out when we started down out of Show Low and i really > couldn't enjoy the views. It's probably not the best route when > tired. I'm wondering if the Payson route is as rough (up, down, twist > turn....) Taking the Interstate to Flagstaff and then down is seeming > more realistic but I'm still exploring advice here. > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Get a preview of Live Earth, the hottest event this summer - only > on MSN > http://liveearth.msn.com?source=msntaglineliveearthhm > > ____________________________________________________________ > Az-Geocaching mailing list listserv@azgeocaching.com > > To edit your setting, subscribe or unsubscribe visit: > http://listserv.azgeocaching.com/mailman/listinfo/az-geocaching > > > Arizona's Geocaching Resource > http://www.azgeocaching.com > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > ____________________________________________________________ > Az-Geocaching mailing list listserv@azgeocaching.com > To edit your setting, subscribe or unsubscribe visit: > http://listserv.azgeocaching.com/mailman/listinfo/az-geocaching > > Arizona's Geocaching Resource > http://www.azgeocaching.com > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.10.0/887 - Release Date: 7/5/2007 1:55 PM >