Birdman, I am down in Midland. According to the map browser it is only 60 miles longer of a drive to go through the UP. When we go to the kids in Richfield (Twin Cities) we go through the UP, which always depends on the weather. Instead of turning toward the Cities at Green Bay we would head over to LaCrosse. How far is it from GB to LaCrosse? We are headed out 11/18 for Mitchell. Leave Mitchell on the 25th to spend Thanksgiving with the kids. When are you headed out? Thanks Richard