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I-40 in California
   I-40 begins (or ends - depending upon if you are east or westbound) at I-15 just south of central Barstow. While I-15 is packed with Las Vegas traffic with its uncomfortable percentage of Kamikaze drivers, I-40 is calm, relaxing and a pleasure to drive.
I-40 in Arizona
   You cross the mighty Colorado River to enter Arizona. Except it is no longer mighty; most of the water has been directed elsewhere.
Until you get to Wilmington, North Carolina, on the Atlantic Coast, this is as far south as you will ever get on I-40. If you’re here in August when it is 120°F in the shade, you will be very grateful you will spend most of your drive further north.
I-40 in New Mexico
   In New Mexico you'll cross the Continental Divide - All waters flowing west of this invisible geographic line flow to the Gulf of California or Pacific Ocean. All waters flowing east of the Divide flow towards the Gulf of Mexico or the Atlantic Ocean via the Great Lakes. At the Divide I-40 is at an elevation of 7,268 feet.
I-40 in Texas
   I-40 through across the 'panhandle' of Texas is mostly straight and level - and mesmerizing at night. Be alert. You’ll notice that, although the prairie appears flat from the distance, it is heavily interlaced with arroyos or little canyons - which was quite an impediment for the early pioneers.
I-40 in Oklahoma
   When asked what Oklahoma should be noted for, a prominent Oklahoma businessman responded:
1. The Oklahoma Land Run of 1889
2. The ‘Dust Bowl’ of the 1930s
3. McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation Project (for a fascinating account of the history of this mammoth project, see McClellanKerr.
Of course there was more. He cited the use of Oklahoma as an Indian tribal ‘dumping ground’ by the Federal Government (the forced relocation of many tribes to Oklahoma which, then, was supposedly reserved for Indians because there was ‘nothing of value here’).

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I-40 in Arkansas
Across most of Arkansas, I-40 follows the Arkansas River with the Boston Mountains visible to the north. Though not ‘high’ mountains (Magazine Mountain at 2753 feet is the highest mountain in Arkansas), they are beautiful and interlaced with many scenic wonders – especially waterfalls. (see www.Waterfalls-Guide.com).
I-40 in Tennessee
   I-40 enters Memphis via the Desoto Memorial Bridge crossing the Mississippi River. I-40 loops to the north through the northern neighborhoods and, except for the usual rush-hour traffic, is easy to follow and uneventful.
   Nashville is almost in the center of Tennessee. At exit 206 you encounter I-440, the southern loop around central Nashville. The authorities have posted signs recommending 440 for folks continuing through Nashville to points east. We strongly recommend it, also. The traffic is heavy but much worse if you would follow I-40’s jig and jogs through the central city.
   At exit 368, just west of Knoxville, I-75 merges with I-40. From here on and all then way through Knoxville you have lots of traffic! There are some who recommend taking I-640 around Knoxville; we don’t. The traffic is usually very heavy either way but we much prefer staying right on I-40 right through the city.
I-40 in North Carolina
   I-40 enters North Carolina via the Pigeon River Gorge. The right-of-way in the Gorge is flanked by steep cliffs on the side where they blasted away enough rock to create the Interstate, and on the other side, the Pigeon River far below.
   The drive through the western part of North Carolina is usually very pleasant. From Greensboro to Durham, I-40 and I-85 share the same pavement and the traffic is very heavy. From Raleigh on to Wilmington the pace is more leisurely.
   Wilmington is the eastern end of I-40. There's a lot to see here and a few miles further east is the Atlantic Ocean and many very popular beaches.

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