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Here's a sample itinerary for a pet-friendly drive from Palm Springs to Washington, DC with your dog or cat. If you're planning a road trip to Washington, DC, you can research locations to stop along the way. Find the best dog parks, pet-friendly accommodations and hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on the most talked about places recommended by Trippy members and GoPetFriendly. Scroll down to see all the pet-friendly stops along the way.
11:00 am start in Palm Springs
drive for about 5 hours
3:59 pm Phoenix
stay overnight at Westin Phoenix Downtown
leave the next day around 10:00 am
day 1 driving ≈ 5 hours
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10:00 am leave from Westin Phoenix Downtown
drive for about 6.5 hours
4:22 pm Albuquerque
stay overnight at Residence Inn Albuquerque Airport
leave the next day around 10:00 am
day 2 driving ≈ 6.5 hours
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10:00 am leave from Residence Inn Albuquerque Airport
drive for about 4 hours
2:14 pm Amarillo
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 3:14 pm
drive for about 4 hours
7:01 pm Oklahoma City
stay overnight at Motel 6 Oklahoma City
leave the next day around 11:00 am
day 3 driving ≈ 8 hours
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11:00 am leave from Motel 6 Oklahoma City
drive for about 5 hours
4:09 pm Little Rock
stay overnight at Motel 6 Little Rock - South
leave the next day around 11:00 am
day 4 driving ≈ 5 hours
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11:00 am leave from Motel 6 Little Rock - South
drive for about 5.5 hours
4:25 pm Nashville
stay overnight at Hotel 315
leave the next day around 9:00 am
day 5 driving ≈ 5.5 hours
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9:00 am leave from Hotel 315
drive for about 7 hours
4:01 pm Roanoke
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 5:01 pm
drive for about 3.5 hours
8:37 pm arrive in Washington, DC
stay at The Jefferson Hotel Washington D.C.
day 6 driving ≈ 10.5 hours
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Your starting point is Palm Springs, California.
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Phoenix (114 answers)
Cactus Critter Sitters, LLC (1 mention)
Furry Babys (1 mention)
TLC House & Pet Sitting Service, LLC (1 mention)
Creature Comforts Pet Sitting (1 mention)
Pets, Plants & Polish (1 mention)
Amanda's Pet Sitting (1 mention)
Furr-N-Purr Pet Sitting (1 mention)
The Dawg Walk (1 mention)
Comfy Pets Of AZ (1 mention)
pet-friendly hotels around Phoenix:
Westin Phoenix Downtown
questions about Phoenix:
What is your favorite restaurant in Phoenix?
Food and things to see in Phoenix and Tucson
Best restaurants in Phoenix?
Popular neighborhoods to stay in Phoenix?
Where are the best free things to do in Phoenix?
Albuquerque (89 answers)
Roosevelt Dog Park (1 mention)
pet-friendly restaurants around Albuquerque:
Mannie's Family Restaurant
Kelly's Brew Pub
Kelly's Brewpub
pet-friendly hotels around Albuquerque:
Residence Inn Albuquerque Airport
Extended Stay America Hotel Airport Albuquerque
Sleep Inn Airport Albuquerque
TownePlace Suites Albuquerque Airport
La Quinta Inn Albuquerque Airport
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Albuquerque
questions about Albuquerque:
What is your favorite restaurant in Albuquerque?
Temporary home!
Affordable hotel in Albuquerque for the International Balloon Fiesta?
Where to stay
Amarillo (25 answers)
Tascosa Drive-In (1 mention)
questions about Amarillo:
THING TO SEE
Oklahoma City (25 answers)
Oklahoma City National Memorial (1 mention)
pet-friendly restaurants around Oklahoma City:
Tom & Jerry's Steak & Fish Grill
Musashi's
Café Nova
Museum Cafe
pet-friendly hotels around Oklahoma City:
Motel 6 Oklahoma City
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Oklahoma City
Courtyard Oklahoma City Northwest
Days Inn Oklahoma City Northwest
Super 8 Fairgrounds NW
questions about Oklahoma City:
Breakfast Restaurant in OKC
What sort of hands-on things can I experience in OKC?
What's the best neighborhood in Oklahoma City for a first time visitor?
Little Rock (34 answers)
Wags and Whiskers (1 mention)
Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum (1 mention)
MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History (1 mention)
Clinton Presidential Center Grounds (1 mention)
pet-friendly restaurants around Little Rock:
Dugan's Pub
Cregeen's Irish Pub
Starving Artist Café
pet-friendly hotels around Little Rock:
Motel 6 Little Rock - South
La Quinta Inn & Suites Downtown Conference Center
The Peabody Little Rock
questions about Little Rock:
What is your favorite restaurant in Little Rock?
Best sights in Little Rock
Good Eating Gems
Can't miss restaurants in Little Rock?
Best hotels in Little Rock?
Nashville (157 answers)
Nashville Ghosts (1 mention)
Nashville Ghost Tours (1 mention)
pet-friendly restaurants around Nashville:
Quiznos
Puckett's Grocery
Jack's Bar-B-Que
pet-friendly hotels around Nashville:
Hotel 315
Hotel Indigo Nashville
The Hermitage Hotel Nashville (Tennessee)
Hilton Nashville Downtown
Sheraton Nashville Downtown Hotel
questions about Nashville:
Nearby small towns or outdoor areas?
Top of the line hotels in Nashville?
Best Location to Stay
Hotel by Airport
What are some must sees in Nashville during the weekend
Roanoke (17 answers)
PetSmart Pet Store (1 mention)
pet-friendly restaurants around Roanoke:
Big Lick Brewing Company
questions about Roanoke:
What is your favorite restaurant in Roanoke?
Your final destination is Washington, District of Columbia.
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Are you going straight to a hotel, or looking for a vacation rental or Airbnb?
The best resource on neighborhoods, areas, and hotels is the Trippy page on where to stay in Washington, DC.
If you're looking for a quick answer, you can check out The Jefferson Hotel Washington D.C..
Here are some more pet-friendly hotels people talk about:
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Need some recommendations on somewhere to get food?
GoPetFriendly suggests Helix Lounge (Hotel Helix).
Here are some more restaurants people talk about:
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This section could be endless, so rather than trying to suggest every local activity or attraction, we'll leave it open-ended.
Of course, Trippy is the perfect place to ask questions because there's an entire community of travelers talking to each other and sharing tips and advice. Trippy is where you can get answers personalized for your tastes, budgets, trip dates & more!
For example, here are some questions people have asked about Washington, DC. Click on any question to see answers from the community!
Jessica from asked:
Best hotel near museums (20 answers)
Hannah from Milwaukee asked:
Fun free things to do in D.C.? (11 answers)
Annemarie from New York City asked:
Getting from Union Station to National Mall? (10 answers)
Julian from Tampa asked:
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Bianca from Miami asked:
Best of the Smithsonian? (10 answers)
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Want to plan the trip back? Get the reverse directions for a Washington, DC to Palm Springs drive with pets, or go to the main page to plan a new road trip.
You can also compare the travel time if you're flying or driving by calculating the distance from Palm Springs to Washington, DC. Or get a full Palm Springs to Washington, DC flight plan.
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