[ShakeNJake]

281 is well west of Austin. The only traffic hazards are when you get behind Farmer John taking his cattle to market, or moving his tractor from one place to the other down the road. Daylight is the best time to drive 281 due to the abundant scenery.

[CindyDawg]

The nice part of driving in that area is that most people are friendly and courteous. Farmer John will pull over and wave as you go by. If you do so, people will tap their brakes for thanks. Here forgetaboutit. I was near Victoria last weekend and was in blinding rain for about an hour. I guess it was just the near coast that got soaked though.

[CindyDawg]

Daylight is the best time to drive 281 due to the abundant scenery.

And deer.

[CindyDawg]

And probably come back 281. (I have to go check something in Brownwood). Sometimes I go 281 and sometimes thru Brady, Mason, Fredricksberg to 10. Both are nice drives.