Route from AL to MT

I have to bobtail next week from Woodland, AL back to Montana. I see two routes, one through Memphis and the other through St. Louis. They both converge at KC. Any suggestions on which one to take?

 

I don’t mind hitting state highways and two lanes. I enjoy looking at stuff since it’ll be a pretty boring trip anyhow.

 

Beings it’s my own personal rig I’m not too worried. I’ll roll through just so they don’t feel the need to pursue.

 

I bought it with the intention to flip it. Rigs back east are priced a lot lower, so I wanted to see if it’s worth reselling them on the other side of the country. If I can make a couple bucks I may make it a side hobby.
If it doesn’t sell I’ll use it to haul my 40’ toy trailer. A hell of a lot cheaper than a new 1 ton truck even with the worse fuel mileage. May even look at making it a single axle.

 

Any suggestions on quiet places to spend the night? Not sure if I’ll pick a hotel or just stay in the truck. Can’t bring many supplies with me in the luggage.