The Fastest Way Across Town

By: Mr. Wilson on January 18, 2008
Let's say you need to drive "across town" for some reason. We'll say that "across town" means a journey of at least 3 miles (probably more), from anywhere in town to anywhere else in town. Think about some of the trips you take "across town" -- maybe to go to the mall, to eat at your favorite restaurant, or to go to work. With those trips in mind, think about how long it takes you to get from here to there, and from there to here. Is your travel in one direction faster or easier than the other? If so, which direction is fastest? I ask because I've noticed a trend when I travel from my place (South 48th and Highway 2) to Abbott Sports Complex (North 70th and approx. I-80), a trip I make often. Driving one direction seems to consistently take less time than driving the other direction, regardless of the time of day. The trend is the same on two different routes. Based on your experience with north-south trips across town, can you guess which direction is faster for me?

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beerorkid
January 18, 2008 at 2:31PM

heading south of course would be faster, it is downhill 😉

Mr. Wilson
January 18, 2008 at 2:43PM

:: hangs his head in shame for not realizing the obvious ::

Moses
January 18, 2008 at 3:45PM

Heading North on 70th the lights are timed much better.

foxspit
January 18, 2008 at 4:19PM

Agreed!

I also find the West Bypass to be a quick way out of town, depending on where you are.

net_nut
January 19, 2008 at 8:28PM

I’d guess the southbound would be faster.  I remember traveling to 84th and O from 27th and Pine Lake for several days.  (One week of a class.)  Seems like I hit every red light going north.

I’m fairly satisfied with the timing of the lights when I go to work.  (27th and Pine Lake to downtown at 6:45 am)  I really dislike going east though.  (i.e. 70th or 84th.)

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