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Texas to SoCal Dog-Friendly Dash
This is a serious trek across the Southwest, covering about 1,400 miles. Since we're doing 600-mile days with two pups, we'll focus on quick stops near the I-10 and I-20 to stretch legs before hitting the road again.
3days
8stops
1816km
Day 1: Killeen → Monahans Sandhills → El Paso
8h 56min · 964km3 stops
Killeen
08:00
5h 19min · 557km
Monahans Sandhills
12:30
3h 37min · 407km
El Paso
17:30
Day 2: Bowlin's The Thing → Saguaro National Park → Gila Bend
4h 40min · 500km3 stops
Bowlin's The Thing
08:30
3h 43min · 407km
Saguaro National Park
Tucson · Arizona
57min · 93km
Gila Bend
15:30
Day 3: General Patton Memorial Museum → Upland
3h 15min · 352km2 stops
General Patton Memorial Museum
09:00
3h 15min · 352km
Upland
14:00
Heads Up
- 1. Download the "BringFido" app for this route; it’s a lifesaver for finding grassy spots and dog-friendly patios in the desert towns.
- 2. Day 1: 8h 56m driving — plan rest stops
- 3. Day 2: 6h 49m driving — plan rest stops
- 4. Day 3: 5h 8m driving — plan rest stops