Quick take: A better way to choose where to call it a night when the road stretches on.
Set your stopping window early
Decide roughly when you want to stop driving before fatigue sets in. Picking a town while you are still alert gives you more choices than waiting until you are exhausted.
Look beyond the cheapest room
Compare safe parking, lodging availability, food options, access from your route, and the time it will take to resume driving tomorrow. A slightly different stopping town might make the next morning easier.
Think about your morning
If you have an early appointment or a long next leg, stopping on the far side of a major city may help avoid commuting traffic. That is a planning principle, not a guarantee—check current traffic and construction.
Keep a fallback option
Before committing to a long final stretch, identify a backup town with lodging. If weather worsens or you become too tired to drive safely, stop sooner.
Travel note: Prices, route conditions, schedules and rules can change. Check the relevant official sources and service providers before making bookings or driving.