got any iowA driving routes?

ElVee · 04-07-2013, 10:12 PM

Anyone have any decent roads/loops to drive in the Iowa area? Just a bit curious, as in a few weeks I'll have my first car that I actually want to go on driving trips with.

To contribute, here is a link to some motorcycle routes (a bit biased towards small town visits and bars):

Iowa Motorcycle Roads & Rides - Best Iowa motorcycle routes for planning great Iowa motorcycle trips | Motorcycle Roads and Rides | MotorcycleRoads.com

mcconned · 04-08-2013, 09:44 AM

That site is a great reference. I use it when I go to Branson and drive the roads around there.

Omaha based INTRO! takes a few trips a year in the Loess Hills starting in Council Bluffs with a stop in Beebetown. I have driven that route a couple of times and it's pretty impressive.

mhill0425 · 04-09-2013, 11:42 AM

I've been wondering the same thing. The biggest problem for me is we don't have any roads that aren't falling apart around here.

ElVee · 04-09-2013, 08:57 PM

The BMW Ultimate Drive app is interesting, but it's a bit clunky; use it a while and you get used to it. Also, it's littered with people's "I'm planning this road trip" routes, instead of scenic, driver's routes. There are some in there, but you're going to need to hunt a bit.

It doesn't help that one person's view of "scenic" might be straight roads amidst rolling corn fields dotted by quaint farmhouses. Meh. I get that it's not an Interstate, but a fun drive that does not make.

Jsolo · 04-09-2013, 10:56 PM

It helps if you're more specific too. Iowa is a big state. What part? In general, roads near rivers are typically more windy and challenging.

2004YZFR1 · 04-09-2013, 11:26 PM

Hop in that Z and drive to southern California. Some of the best roads in the country are there.

04-07-2013, 10:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
ElVee Track Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Iowa Posts: 750 Drives: 13 370z 7at t+s grey Rep Power: 16	got any iowA driving routes? Anyone have any decent roads/loops to drive in the Iowa area? Just a bit curious, as in a few weeks I'll have my first car that I actually want to go on driving trips with. To contribute, here is a link to some motorcycle routes (a bit biased towards small town visits and bars): Iowa Motorcycle Roads & Rides - Best Iowa motorcycle routes for planning great Iowa motorcycle trips \| Motorcycle Roads and Rides \| MotorcycleRoads.com

04-09-2013, 10:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jsolo Track Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: chicago Posts: 783 Drives: '12 G37 6MT Rep Power: 14	It helps if you're more specific too. Iowa is a big state. What part? In general, roads near rivers are typically more windy and challenging. __________________ G37S Sedan 6MT, Eibach swaybars, Invidia Exhaust, Weaker Clutch Pedal Spring For sale links

04-09-2013, 11:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
2004YZFR1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Las Vegas Nevada Posts: 308 Drives: 09 370Z yellow,auto Rep Power: 15	Hop in that Z and drive to southern California. Some of the best roads in the country are there. __________________ K & N Filters \| HPS silicone air intakes\| Fast Intentions CBE with 18" resonators \|

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
The State of Iowa?	GrooveStyle	Mid Western Region	118	06-03-2018 06:26 PM
Planning a vacation - need to know the MUST drive routes	MMC Racing	Northern California Region	4	07-05-2012 07:01 PM
New Guy, Iowa	eggerstout	New Forum Member	7	05-01-2011 07:50 AM
Hello from Iowa	Bada Bing	Introduction	5	12-05-2009 09:52 PM
Good NE driving routes	Gaiiden	North East Region	21	09-22-2009 10:45 PM

04-08-2013, 09:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
mcconned Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Kansas City, MO. Posts: 268 Drives: 2005 350Z Roadster Rep Power: 14	That site is a great reference. I use it when I go to Branson and drive the roads around there. Omaha based INTRO! takes a few trips a year in the Loess Hills starting in Council Bluffs with a stop in Beebetown. I have driven that route a couple of times and it's pretty impressive.

04-09-2013, 11:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
mhill0425 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa Posts: 36 Drives: 09 370z Silver B+S Rep Power: 13	I've been wondering the same thing. The biggest problem for me is we don't have any roads that aren't falling apart around here.

04-09-2013, 08:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
ElVee Track Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Iowa Posts: 750 Drives: 13 370z 7at t+s grey Rep Power: 16	The BMW Ultimate Drive app is interesting, but it's a bit clunky; use it a while and you get used to it. Also, it's littered with people's "I'm planning this road trip" routes, instead of scenic, driver's routes. There are some in there, but you're going to need to hunt a bit. It doesn't help that one person's view of "scenic" might be straight roads amidst rolling corn fields dotted by quaint farmhouses. Meh. I get that it's not an Interstate, but a fun drive that does not make.