scotbeve Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Hi all, We'll be driving from Chiang Mai to Udon Thani mid-Oct. and was wondering which vehicle to drive... Haven't been ther in over 26 years - the last time was bus from BKK... I have a Yahoo map (with directions) at the moment and am on a very slow (remote location) server so the option of say... Google Earth is out of the question. My main question is: Do I take my good car or the SUV?? What would be the general condition of the roads between the 2 provinces? It's about a 12 hr. trip at a liesurely pace, more for a stop overnight. Form there we're going from Udon to Korat and on to Sri Racha. Not worried about those roads, just the roads from Chiang Mai to Udon. Any help would be appreciated and thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary A Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 The major highways are fine for any vehicle. You will likely be taking highway 1 to 12 to 2 directly to Udon. Most of the 3 digit highways are fine too, but 4 digit highways can get a little hairy. The above route is 862 kilometers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotbeve Posted September 11, 2009 Author Share Posted September 11, 2009 The major highways are fine for any vehicle. You will likely be taking highway 1 to 12 to 2 directly to Udon. Most of the 3 digit highways are fine too, but 4 digit highways can get a little hairy. The above route is 862 kilometers. Cheers Gary. Yes, that's the route that was shown on Google maps... It will be a long one!!! Udon to Korat to Sri Racha should be fine as well. Then the long drive back to Ch. Mai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anon25424354 Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Hi, Leave the good sedan at home. I suggest to take the SUV. You never know what kinda of weather you might face. Better safe than sorry! Have fun driving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maejo Man Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 The major highways are fine for any vehicle. You will likely be taking highway 1 to 12 to 2 directly to Udon. Most of the 3 digit highways are fine too, but 4 digit highways can get a little hairy. The above route is 862 kilometers. There is no need to go anywhere near highway 1. Chiangmai to Lampang, and onto highway 11 which is an excellent road, and stunning scenery. Highway 1 will take you down to Tak, then you have to came across country through Sukhothai and Phitsanulok. Highway 11 bypasses Phitsanulok and brings you out near Wang Tong. Then highway 12 straight to Khon Kaen, and highway 2 onto Udon. I have done the trip dozens of times from Chiangmai to Khon Kaen, and do it comfortably in around seven and a half hours, with another two hours to Udon. The roads are excellent and no need at all for anything other than a saloon car. Have a good trip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotbeve Posted September 12, 2009 Author Share Posted September 12, 2009 Hi,Leave the good sedan at home. I suggest to take the SUV. You never know what kinda of weather you might face. Better safe than sorry! Have fun driving. Thanks all! Solar, you may have a valid point there.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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