Morning: Depart Happy Valley early and head south on I‑84 E, then US‑95 S. The drive is steady with a few short fuel stops to keep the pugs comfortable.
Afternoon: Continue through the high desert, stretching legs at a rest area near Winnemucca. Expect about 8 hours of daylight driving.
Evening: Arrive in Fallon and check into the pet‑friendly Best Western Plus Fallon Hotel, a budget option with easy outdoor space for the pugs.
Find HotelsMorning: Leave Fallon after a quick breakfast, taking US‑95 S toward Las Vegas before joining I‑40 E.
Afternoon: Drive through the Mojave Desert, stopping briefly at the historic Route 66 town of Barstow for a leg stretch.
Evening: Reach Kingman and settle into the pet‑friendly Motel 6 Kingman, offering affordable rooms and a pet‑welcome policy.
Find HotelsMorning: Start early on I‑40 E, passing the Grand Canyon’s eastern rim and the iconic Flagstaff area.
Afternoon: Continue across the New Mexico desert, pausing at a truck stop near Gallup for water and a quick walk.
Evening: Arrive in Tucumcari and stay at the pet‑friendly Super 8 by Wyndham Tucumcari, providing comfortable beds and a fenced area for the dogs.
Find HotelsMorning: Depart Tucumcari heading east on I‑40, crossing the Texas Panhandle with wide open skies.
Afternoon: Stop at a rest area near Amarillo for a short walk and snack before proceeding.
Evening: Reach Oklahoma City and check into the pet‑friendly La Quinta Inn & Suites Oklahoma City – Airport, a budget stay with easy parking.
Find HotelsMorning: Leave Oklahoma City on I‑40 E, enjoying the rolling hills of eastern Oklahoma.
Afternoon: Briefly stretch at a rest stop near Fort Smith before entering Arkansas.
Evening: Arrive in Little Rock and book a room at the pet‑friendly Red Roof Inn Little Rock - South, offering low‑cost rates and a pet‑welcome policy.
Find HotelsMorning: Head east on I‑40 E, crossing the Mississippi River into Tennessee.
Afternoon: Take a quick leg‑stretch at the Jackson, TN service area, then continue toward the heart of the state.
Evening: Arrive in Nashville and settle into the pet‑friendly Quality Inn Nashville West, an affordable option with a fenced outdoor area.
Find HotelsMorning: Depart Nashville on I‑40 E, then merge onto I‑81 N toward the Shenandoah Valley.
Afternoon: Stop at a scenic overlook near Roanoke for a short walk, keeping the pugs comfortable.
Evening: Reach Winchester and stay at the pet‑friendly Days Inn by Wyndham Winchester, a budget hotel with easy access to nearby parks.
Find HotelsMorning: Begin the final leg on I‑81 N, then take I‑90 E toward the Adirondacks.
Afternoon: Stop at a rest area near Syracuse for a quick stretch and water break.
Evening: Arrive at Blue Mountain Lake, NY and check into the pet‑friendly Lake House Lodge, a modest cabin that welcomes dogs and provides a relaxing end to the journey.
Find HotelsIf you need to shorten the trip, consider combining Day 4 and Day 5 by driving straight from Tucumcari to Little Rock (≈ 11 hrs) and skipping the Oklahoma City stop, but ensure the pugs have frequent breaks. To extend the journey for a more relaxed pace, add an extra night in the Shenandoah Valley near Harrisonburg, VA, where you can enjoy a short hike with the dogs before the final leg to New York.