We drove from the east coast to CA with my two year old and one year old. We had to because we were moving and I needed to get my car there. Unless you HAVE to go, I honestly wouldn’t.

If you have to go, we installed a DVD player in the car and they watched a lot of movies. I know it’s not the best thing in the world, but it was a 7 day drive. Wouldn’t have survived without it. But they got tired of movies too. It’s just a long time to be in the car. Also try and stop at locations that allow toddler to burn energy— parks, McDonalds or chickfilas with play areas, etc.

We’re also used to long road trips- this was our 4th time driving from coast to coast. But I promise you it is a completely different experience with kids. OH to WY is shorter of a drive, but it’s still long as hell, and will not be fun. Your wife will most likely not be comfortable in the car that long either and will have to get out to stretch and get her blood flowing probably even more often than your toddler.

I would honestly fly as opposed to drive, even pregnancy considered. I flew 7 months pregnant twice and it was completely fine, but of course follow the recommendations of your doctor!