>>38106233this is why I always liked routes with multiple ways to get to the same areas, ones with trainers that once beaten and maybe with addition of a bike are a clear route, and ones with grass or other encounters.
If you want to keep dealing with random encounters you can flee from, or just use a repel, you can do that.
Or you can clear out all the trainers and have a fast easy route between towns.
Whichever is better for you.