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I drove from North Carolina to MN with my dog at end of March and here are a few things I did to keep safe on road:

- I packed a bag similar to a diaper bag and had essentials in it: toilet paper, hand sanitizer, disinfect wipes, baby wipes, gloves, paper towels, mask, Kleenex, etc....
- Packed food and water to have along the trip. Did buy some food and coffee at drive thru, but tried to avoid when possible.
- I used gloves when filling up on gas.
- Used credit cards only, avoid handling money.
- Wore mask when ever left car.
- After using rest room and wash hands, would take couple extra paper towels and use to open any doors on way out.
- Used hand sanitizer when ever I got back into car and before took off mask.

Every state was different as far as what was open.

I did stay one night a hotel. I only took into room what was absolutely necessary for night.

Safe travels

Laurie

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Really helpful this travel information. Once on the road was it easier than anticipated? Or less stressful than anticipated?

Good points. If one has to stay in a motel I would look for an outside access instead of going inside.
Where in Minnesota?

@roch, Laurie, these are excellent tips for a driving trip. I'll forward them to my grands who are planning a drive soon to his parents' with their little dog. They live in PA. and I'm sure available conveniences differ from state-to-state. However, these are great regardless of the areas traveled. Thank you for sharing them!