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I drive from KC to Iowa City on the regular. 310 miles.
Takes 4 hours and 15 minutes on average. That's typically one restroom stop and a consistent 77-79 mph on the highway. And slowing down a bit through Des Moines and work zones of course. I'd just recommend doing 8 mph over and calling it good. State Troopers don't give a single shit if you go by them at this speed. And I find I'm a more engaged driver because I'm usually passing people for the most part and checking my gaps to see if someone is closing in on me. I'd say most people stick to 70-75 mph on the Interstate. You get the occasional guy blowing by you at 85-90 mph, but at my constant speed I'm mostly passing the entire time.
I always see jack legs stomping on their brakes when they see a cop, but if you aren't driving insanely fast and just pass them at a constant speed I've never had an issue. Of course, I'm a white guy in a fairly unassuming vehicle wearing my seatbelt. I'm sure that helps.
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