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Nevada Hwy 93, Good or Bad?

Yahoo Message Number: 71245
We are headed out of Prescott, AZ tomorrow for Seattle. Streets and Trips is suggesting the best route is to Las Vegas, then up the middle of Nevada on 93 to Twin Falls, then on to Seattle.
Half way up the state, Hwy 93 turns eastward at Crystal Springs and Hwy 318 continues northward, both reconnecting at Eli. Then Hwy 93 heads for Twin Falls, Id. S & T is suggesting I take Hwy 318.
Having never driven either highway, can anyone comment on (1) whether 93 is a good northbound choice in the first place, and (2)is Hwy 318 shortcut from Crystal Springs to Eli worth taking? The fastest route to Seattle is my prime concern but I will do anything to avoid Interstate 5 - California to Washington.

Re: Nevada Hwy 93, Good or Bad?

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Yahoo Message Number: 71247
I used to live in ELY and yes the 318 short cut saves you about an hour and is a very good road.

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Yahoo Message Number: 71248
Both 93 and 318 are good roads and 318 will save you about an hour. Suggest you fuel up no later than at intersection of 15 and 93.

Gil Bourdon
'05 Inspire
51322
 

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Thanks for the feedback on the two highways guys. I appreciate it.
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