Route from the East --

I'll be coming from Virginia across I-64.

When I get to St. Louis -- assuming I survive the passage through East St. Louis (I'll save the interesting tale of driving through ESL on a Sunday morning with my LT's final drive making LOUD, bumpy noises!) -- I have the choice of picking up I-70 and going over the north side of St. Louis, or staying on I-64 and going pretty much straight through the city until 64 turns into Rt. 40 and then meets I-70 near Wentzville.

Looking for advice as to whether to immediately pick up I-70 or go straight on I-64.

Thanks!

I've gone through St. Louis numerous times. I plan to go north of the city on I-270. If I run into construction or other traffic problems on that route, I can get off at any exit, go north and take state and county roads to keep moving.

I have had some very easy trips THROUGH St. Louis, and have sat for hours with no way to escape. I do not know the city routes well enough to feel comfortable on
"surface" streets.

If you are coming on I-64, you can avoid the worst of things by taking I-255 south to I-270 and then continue west on your choice of routes...including US 50.

I will probably be sick of the interstate after I get through St. Louis and get off at Warrenton, MO and finish the trip on state and federal roads.

Hope that helps.

Holy Mackeral, are you sure you even want to go? Temp today in Sedalia MO was a sizzling 104 with 26 percent humidity!

Jack