c. July 3, 1983
Southwest movement begins
formula
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Formula
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Southwest movement begins
Description
The Griswolds continue west and move into the long desert portions of the route. The scenery changes as the Truckster covers more highway. The family remains in the car while the trip stretches farther from Chicago.
Date Calculation
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derived from
c. July 2, 1983
Clark pushes onward after imperfect rest
formula
unknown
Formula
"First long-day fatigue sets in"
4 hours
derived from
c. July 1, 1983 20:00
First long-day fatigue sets in
formula
unknown
Formula
derived from
c. July 1, 1983 15:00
St. Louis / Gateway Arch milestone
formula
unknown
Formula
derived from
c. July 1, 1983 08:00
The Griswolds depart the Chicago suburbs for Walley World.
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Event Context
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Back in Time
Clark pushes onward after imperfect rest
c. July 2, 1983
Forward in Time
Truckster damage increases pressure
c. July 4, 1983
Relationships
- Source Event Clark pushes onward after imperfect rest 1 days
- Derived Event Truckster damage increases pressure 1 days
- Character Audrey Griswold Clark and Ellen's daughter, carried through the road-trip ordeal.
- Character Clark Griswold Family patriarch pursuing the perfect Walley World vacation.
- Character Ellen Griswold Clark's wife and stabilizing counterweight during the trip.
- Character Rusty Griswold Clark and Ellen's son, carried through the road-trip ordeal.
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Event Info
Date
c. July 3, 1983
(Day precision)
Chronology
Type
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Importance Level
★★★★ (4/5)
Verification
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Created
June 06, 2026 at 07:36 PM
Last Updated
June 09, 2026 at 07:37 PM
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