Ohio Oppos...

"JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t" (jawzx2)
06/08/2018 at 18:19 • Filed to: Road Trip, Trailer, Ohio

First off: (the northern part of) your state is flat as hell.

Second: the 70mph speed limit coupled with the least aerodynamic trailer ever is absolutely killing our fuel economy. Down to 12.5 Mpg :p

Third: anyone have restaurant suggestions near Marysville?

DISCUSSION (32)

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t
06/08/2018 at 18:28

Son, have you DRIVEN through Kansas?

Ash78, voting early and often > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
06/08/2018 at 18:29

Florida and Louisiana are the flattest, but at least the water breaks up the monotony.

Levitas > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t
06/08/2018 at 18:30

Pfft 70 and flat is probably the best road in Ohio!

If you end up on Highway 24, keep an eye out for the state troopers just looking for out of state cars to ticket. Driving back the Monday after Memorial Day I passed 7 in the first 24 miles, 3 of which had MI drivers pulled over.

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
06/08/2018 at 18:31

Kansas is flat as FUCK, Florida is really, really really mother fucking flat. Ohio is still flat as hell by my standards ;)

WilliamsSW > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t
06/08/2018 at 18:31

You must be in the northern half then. Once you’re south of Columbus, it ain’t so flat - some pretty damn good driving roads in southern Ohio, actually.

But the cops in Ohio are dicks so be careful.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Ash78, voting early and often
06/08/2018 at 18:31

I have not driven across either but I assume the random gators crossing the road should keep your senses on high alert.

Maxima Speed > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t
06/08/2018 at 18:32

1st It gets hillier as you go south but yes the northern part is flat.

2nd: sorry I’m from southern Ohio so no suggestions on eateries there.

3rd: don’t you dare complain about our 70mph interstates we had to fight long enough to get them

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t
06/08/2018 at 18:32

I understand your rating scale now

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > WilliamsSW
06/08/2018 at 18:34

Yup, we’re north.

WilliamsSW > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t
06/08/2018 at 18:39

The Turnpike and 75 north of Dayton are boring AF.

Been forever since I’ve been in the Dayton/Columbus area though, so no restaurant recommendations- good luck.

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > WilliamsSW
06/08/2018 at 18:41

Yup, it is pretty unexciting... Well, I guess there’s always Yelp...

Eric @ opposite-lock.com > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t
06/08/2018 at 18:55

Looks hillier than North Dakota (which isn’t even that flat, with gentle undulation all the way across).

Kiltedpadre > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t
06/08/2018 at 18:57

I haven’t been myself, but my sister in law often talks about a place called The Ville Grill. It’s marketed as a Greek bar and grill.

Ash78, voting early and often > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
06/08/2018 at 18:59

I grew up in FL and only saw a gator on the road once. And it was high alert.

Mostly it’s just the most endless pine trees and chasing the horizon, complete with mirages. Every 5-6 miles by law, the interstate makes a slight turn.

I could never live somewhere without topography again. It’s just too nice.

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > Kiltedpadre
06/08/2018 at 19:10

That looks promising!

UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t
06/08/2018 at 19:24

Looks like 75 North? If it is, I made the drive from bowling green to Cincinnati probably 100+ times. Bowling green is center of Ohio flatness, you are not wrong.

If it’s 71, it is also a pretty shit drive but I have not made it as many times

UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy > WilliamsSW
06/08/2018 at 19:25

Also northern Kentucky. There are some awesome never ending roads out there. I’ve taken both my bike and ST out for multiple hour jaunts.

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy
06/08/2018 at 19:27

It’s 71.

WilliamsSW > UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy
06/08/2018 at 19:32

I lived for a bit outside of Dayton - long time ago, but had a lot of fun driving on some of those country roads, though I was in Ohio a lot more than Kentucky.

Being around Chicago now, I’m a bit jealous of anyone who has good roads nearby - it’s too flat around here.

vondon302 > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t
06/08/2018 at 20:04

Tony packos in Toledo is the best I got.

http://www.tonypacko.com/

I own dead car brands only > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t
06/08/2018 at 20:41

House of Hunan in Marysville has the best Chinese food. Just a fyi

TrickJos > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t
06/08/2018 at 20:58

Ohio resident checking in. If you end up near Dayton I can make some recommendations.

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > TrickJos
06/08/2018 at 21:50

We’re staying at a hotel in Marysville, and have sheep related business in Rushsylvania...

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > Kiltedpadre
06/08/2018 at 21:51

Went there, very tasty, Thanks for the recommendation!

Kiltedpadre > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t
06/08/2018 at 22:00

Well, now I’m going to have to actually try it myself. I’m glad you liked it.

Carbon Fiber Sasquatch > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t
06/08/2018 at 22:20

The western part is flat, the eastern part is the Appalachias lol. Make a stop at Grandpa’s Cheesebarn if you can!

ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t
06/09/2018 at 10:50

That’s a bummer the speed limit is only 70mph.

-Western US oppos

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Ash78, voting early and often
06/10/2018 at 10:00

I’ve driven across Ohio and Florida, and Ohio is worse.

Ash78, voting early and often > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
06/10/2018 at 10:07

The hilly parts of southern Ohio/Kentucky are pretty nice — the northern half just seemed flat and crowded to me. The only part of FL that’s semi-interesting is between Orlando and Gainesville on I-75 where it’s just a little hilly. Also around Lakeland/Winter Haven for the same reason.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Ash78, voting early and often
06/10/2018 at 11:42

I10 between Pensacola and Tallahassee aren’t the worst flatness offenders, plus it goes over water.

Ash78, voting early and often > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
06/10/2018 at 11:59

And almost no cops, so cruise control at 90 is very reasonable!

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Ash78, voting early and often
06/10/2018 at 12:01

Last time I went through there were a ton of HP.