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Izzy1313 · 02-08-2023, 07:43 AM

Hi all, had a quick question for the group. My family and I will be embarking on our first trip here in 2 weeks out west from TN to CA. On the way will be making some stops. Such as Big Bend and Carlsbad for the Caverns and Guadalupe Mtns. Of course I keep looking over the maps, and recently came across a couple of forums talking about how Hwy 285 from Ft Stockton to Carlsbad was atrocious. With crazy oil field drivers and worn out roads. Has anyone had any recent experience driving Hwy 285 northbound from Ft Stockton to Carlsbad? Should I consider a different route that is not so direct, but more user friendly? Any thoughts or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

02-08-2023, 07:43 AM	#1
Izzy1313 Established Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Chattanooga Posts: 16 M.O.C. #32221	Fort Stockton to Carlsbad Route: Hwy 285? Hi all, had a quick question for the group. My family and I will be embarking on our first trip here in 2 weeks out west from TN to CA. On the way will be making some stops. Such as Big Bend and Carlsbad for the Caverns and Guadalupe Mtns. Of course I keep looking over the maps, and recently came across a couple of forums talking about how Hwy 285 from Ft Stockton to Carlsbad was atrocious. With crazy oil field drivers and worn out roads. Has anyone had any recent experience driving Hwy 285 northbound from Ft Stockton to Carlsbad? Should I consider a different route that is not so direct, but more user friendly? Any thoughts or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.