Morning: Depart 6085 Manor Lane and head west on I‑70, stopping briefly at the **Hagerstown Rest Area** for coffee and a stretch.
Afternoon: Continue through Pennsylvania, pulling into **Wheeling, WV** for a quick lunch and fuel at the **Wheeling Service Plaza**.
Evening: Arrive in **Columbus, OH**, where you can park at the **Easton Town Center Parking Deck** and settle in for the night.
Find HotelsMorning: Leave Columbus on I‑70 West, crossing Indiana and stopping at the **Indianapolis Service Plaza** for refueling.
Afternoon: Drive through Illinois and Iowa, taking a short break at the **Council Bluffs Rest Area** overlooking the Missouri River.
Evening: Reach **Laramie, WY**, and stay at the **Laramie Regional Airport Parking Lot** for an overnight rest.
Find HotelsMorning: Start on I‑80 West, enjoying the high‑altitude scenery of the **Snowy Range** before stopping at the **Cheyenne Rest Area** for a bathroom break.
Afternoon: Pass through Utah’s **Great Salt Lake Desert** (no stops required) and cross into Nevada, pulling into the **Elko Service Station** for fuel and snacks.
Evening: Arrive in **Reno, NV**, park at the **Reno‑Tahoe International Airport Parking** and rest for the night.
Find HotelsMorning: Depart Reno on I‑80 West, making a quick stop at the **Sparks Rest Area** for coffee.
Afternoon: Continue through the **Carson Valley**, stopping at the **Carson City Service Plaza** for lunch and fuel.
Evening: Cross the **Carquinez Bridge** and arrive at **12801 Fair Oaks Blvd., Citrus Heights, CA**, where you can unload and settle into your new home.
Find HotelsIf you need extra time, consider adding a stop in **St. Louis, MO** to break up the first two days, or spend an additional night in **Reno** to explore the surrounding Lake Tahoe area. To shorten the trip, you could combine the first two legs into a single 20‑hour drive and rest only once, but be sure to plan for driver fatigue and additional fuel costs.