Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Tuesday: One day closer to Saturday

Plotting my driving path to Montana. I'm gonna try to get to Jackpot, NV by the end of day one. Google maps indicates 653 miles and 9 hrs 15 mins. That means, if (and that's a big IF folks) I get out of the house and on the road by 6:30 a.m. I could be in Jackpot by 4:00 p.m. assuming no stops, which is not possible. So, if we count some stops and picture-taking-opportunities, I could be in Jackpot in time for a 6:30 dinner and some gambling before settling down for the night. Maybe a little craps?

So, my plan of action...
Leave house 6:30 a.m.
Stop at Starbucks, on road again by 6:50 a.m.
Bay Bridge ETA 7:10 a.m.
Sacramento ETA 8:40 a.m.
Reno ETA 11:00 a.m. (unless I have to take a bathroom break, I should be able to get straight to Reno without stopping, though I might hit a Starbucks as I head over Donner Pass - worse case I don't hit Reno till noon).

From Reno to Jackpot is still nearly 6 hours (406 miles), so much will depend on whether or not I stop anywhere to take pictures or something... of course, I have no clue what's between Reno and Jackpot or what 80 will be like along there other than brown landscapes and casinos?

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