Dallas to Birmingham?
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Dallas to Birmingham?
Hi, guys!
I'm going to attend the Driving School in June and are wondering if driving from Dallas to Birmingham is a good idea.
Looking at Google maps, it says it's 665 miles which I think is doable in a day.
How is the drive on I20? Is it worth it? Are there alternate routes nearby that could be better than just driving on the Interstate?
I could split the drive in two days so my wife and 10 year old daughter don't die of boredom along the way, no hurry to get there.
Thanks in advance!
I'm going to attend the Driving School in June and are wondering if driving from Dallas to Birmingham is a good idea.
Looking at Google maps, it says it's 665 miles which I think is doable in a day.
How is the drive on I20? Is it worth it? Are there alternate routes nearby that could be better than just driving on the Interstate?
I could split the drive in two days so my wife and 10 year old daughter don't die of boredom along the way, no hurry to get there.
Thanks in advance!
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An easy one day drive, but a full day. I have done it several times. The host hotel is in town, but there are several motels within a mile or so of the track which is actually in Leeds Al. on the east side of Birmingham.
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Gino.....I live in Leeds, 4.7 miles from the track. Let me know if I can do any reconnaissance for you or you need a contact when you get here....inbox/PM me for my phone number if you're interested.
By the way, the PSDS is outstanding and I know you'll have a great time......ask me how I know... ;-)
Neil.
By the way, the PSDS is outstanding and I know you'll have a great time......ask me how I know... ;-)
Neil.
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Gino.....I live in Leeds, 4.7 miles from the track. Let me know if I can do any reconnaissance for you or you need a contact when you get here....inbox/PM me for my phone number if you're interested.
By the way, the PSDS is outstanding and I know you'll have a great time......ask me how I know... ;-)
Neil.
By the way, the PSDS is outstanding and I know you'll have a great time......ask me how I know... ;-)
Neil.
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You can make it a two day trip Dallas > Birmingham if you stop in Vicksburg, MS. Vicksburg has quite a bit of historical value from Civil War and is a nice mid-way stop from Dallas. The Renaissance Hotel is a very nice hotel, but is somewhat removed from Birmingham itself, make certain your family has their own transportation while you are at the track.
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You can make it a two day trip Dallas > Birmingham if you stop in Vicksburg, MS. Vicksburg has quite a bit of historical value from Civil War and is a nice mid-way stop from Dallas. The Renaissance Hotel is a very nice hotel, but is somewhat removed from Birmingham itself, make certain your family has their own transportation while you are at the track.
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