Moving from Fresno CA to highpoint NC
 

I was trying to figure the easiest route on my vehicle. I would love to see Colorado along the way ,but would like to avoid the Rockies...I am praying my car can make it, please any ideas on the easiest route on my vehicle would be?

The easiest way is 99 to Bakersfield. Take 58 through Tehachapi and Mojave to Barstow, then get on I-40 and head east. You'll go through the southern Rockies in New Mexico. I grew up north of you, and this is the route we always took to visit family.

Lee Ann

That is a very hot route. What is the concern about your vehicle? If the you stick to the interstate systems the climbs are generally pretty gentle and tunnels are used. None of the old switch-back style of roads I-80 across Wy is fairly low. I-70 across CO is fairly gentle with the except of the climb over Vail pass and the run to the tunnels are the divide.

I agree with fmpden--it isn't bad driving and it sure is beautiful.

Well my car is an older kia. YES I know it is going to be extremely hot. Thats why I plan on traveling at night. My kia is also a standard transmission,with no current problems runs great just concerned. I am also traveling with my dogs, I dont want to be stranded. I am leaving in less then two days. I appreciate all your help continue with the input much appreciated...

Since you're leaving in a couple of days, then yes, take the route fmpden recommended.

If you aren't a AAA member, join before you leave.

Lee Ann

When you get to Tennessee and NC you will want to stay on I40. There are some mountain grades there also but from Asheville on, you are descending.
In Kansas there are dog friendly motels along I70. I generally drive from Denver to around Columbia, MO in a day and in a long day can get to Charlotte the next day--to give you some idea. It is 1600 miles-Charlotte to Denver.

When driving from Denver I drop down from I70 south toward Nashville to catch I40 from around St. Louis. Just a note to not remain on I70 eastward--it will be longer.