Best way by car to Disney?

I think I-10 would be your friend, unless the need a taste of the beach.

They could also watch for a SouthWest teaser rate from Panama City Beach to Orlando for $30, driving to PCB, then flying to Disney.

I think I-10 would be your friend, unless the need a taste of the beach.

They could also watch for a SouthWest teaser rate from Panama City Beach to Orlando for $30, driving to PCB, then flying to Disney.

Thanks for the info--has anyone ever taken MS 45 South all the way down to Mobile? I've been the Hattiesburg way, and was wondering about the 45 way. It's a long haul any way they go--just trying to find the best way.

Thanks for the info--has anyone ever taken MS 45 South all the way down to Mobile? I've been the Hattiesburg way, and was wondering about the 45 way. It's a long haul any way they go--just trying to find the best way.

Yes that is the way I would go from Starkville. 45 to Mobile, I-10 to I-75 and yes it's a very long drive.

When we come from Memphis, we go 78 to Montgomery, then 231 over to Dothan, AL then down to I-10 at Marianna, then over to I-75.

Yes that is the way I would go from Starkville. 45 to Mobile, I-10 to I-75 and yes it's a very long drive.

When we come from Memphis, we go 78 to Montgomery, then 231 over to Dothan, AL then down to I-10 at Marianna, then over to I-75.

Thanks Minnie! We are meeting them down there to celebrate my daughter's 21st birthday!!!

Yes that is the way I would go from Starkville. 45 to Mobile, I-10 to I-75 and yes it's a very long drive.

When we come from Memphis, we go 78 to Montgomery, then 231 over to Dothan, AL then down to I-10 at Marianna, then over to I-75.

Don't forget turnpike to Orlando at Wildwood. From DeFuniak to Hotel lobby in 5.5 hours.

The best way is to order a Valentine 1, leave early in the morning, put the hammer down, go light on the water (so maybe 1 bathroom stop), and she'll be there in no time. :cool:

Don't forget turnpike to Orlando at Wildwood. From DeFuniak to Hotel lobby in 5.5 hours.

True at Wildwood, Florida, you get in the left lane and take the Florida Turnpike on in.


MissouriMom
Depending on where you are staying we get off the Turnpike and take the new toll road in.

Exit# 267A on Florida's Turnpike connects to TOLL 429 "Apopka/Tampa" and you take the southbound choice towards Tampa.

There is one mainline toll plaza a few miles after getting onto the 429; $1.25; staffed 24/7.

Then use Exit #8 "Hartzog Road/Disney World" which connects you eastbound onto Western Way.

True at Wildwood, Florida, you get in the left lane and take the Florida Turnpike on in.


MissouriMom
Depending on where you are staying we get off the Turnpike and take the new toll road in.

Exit# 267A on Florida's Turnpike connects to TOLL 429 "Apopka/Tampa" and you take the southbound choice towards Tampa.

There is one mainline toll plaza a few miles after getting onto the 429; $1.25; staffed 24/7.

Then use Exit #8 "Hartzog Road/Disney World" which connects you eastbound onto Western Way.

Thanks Minnie-I know about the 429-will be very convenient since we will be at Windsor Hills. Thanks to everyone for their tips so that I can make sure my 21 year old makes it safe and sound. Go Dawgs!

The best way is to order a Valentine 1, leave early in the morning, put the hammer down, go light on the water (so maybe 1 bathroom stop), and she'll be there in no time. :cool:

Valentine 1 is your friend.

Valentine 1 is your friend.

Better than a puppy Golden Retriever 😀

Thanks for the info--has anyone ever taken MS 45 South all the way down to Mobile? I've been the Hattiesburg way, and was wondering about the 45 way. It's a long haul any way they go--just trying to find the best way.

I take 45 from Mobile to visit family in your area often and it is the best way, boring as heck but the quickest. Once you cross Al state line it turns into two lane from the 4 lane but I have found traffic moves along quite nicely if there is any to speak of, and there are plenty of spots where you are allowed to pass if you do get stuck behind farmer brown, which in 3 years of my using this route I never have.
Then once you get to Mobile you can go one of two ways, One is around the west side of Mobile or the other is the through the city both are easy to navigate for the most part.
Enjoy your trip!!

I take 45 from Mobile to visit family in your area often and it is the best way, boring as heck but the quickest. Once you cross Al state line it turns into two lane from the 4 lane but I have found traffic moves along quite nicely if there is any to speak of, and there are plenty of spots where you are allowed to pass if you do get stuck behind farmer brown, which in 3 years of my using this route I never have.
Then once you get to Mobile you can go one of two ways, One is around the west side of Mobile or the other is the through the city both are easy to navigate for the most part.
Enjoy your trip!!

Thanks for letting me know about the road shrinking in AL. How many miles do you guess that is? We will have a good trip--thanks--we are flying. STL to MCO = 1,000 miles---too far!!