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Sep 8, 2023 · Road Trip Length: 344 miles ( Map) Driving Time: About 5 hours and 50 minutes without traffic. This LA to Las Vegas drive offers the chance to visit not one, but two, of California’s great desert parks: J oshua Tree National Park and the Mojave National Preserve, along with some quirky desert towns en route.
- Downtown Los Angeles to Rancho Cucamonga/Fontana. The Drive: Drive east on I-10 to Rancho Cucamonga or drive east on I-10 to I-15 N to Fontana.
- Rancho Cucamonga/Fontana to Barstow. The Drive: North on I-15 to Barstow. Drive Time: 75 minutes. If you’re road tripping between Los Angeles and Las Vegas, you’re almost inevitably going to stop in or around Barstow.
- Barstow/Yermo to Baker. The Drive: North on I-15 to Baker. Drive Time: 55 minutes (from Yermo) to 70 minutes (from Barstow) Baker is your other major road trip stop between LA and Las Vegas on I-15.
- Baker to Primm. The Drive: North on I-15 to Primm. Drive Time: 45-50 minutes. From the gimmicky to the gory, Primm, NV, just over the state line from California, has one major claim to fame
May 6, 2023 · The best time to drive from Los Angeles to Las Vegas is to leave L.A. between 1 – 3 p.m. This will get you out of L.A. and on your way to Vegas quickly while avoiding rush hour traffic. Leaving Los Angeles during this time period will also get you to Las Vegas early enough to fully enjoy your evening in Sin City.
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- The Mormon Rocks. Right off the freeway as you approach the top of the pass, these rocks will immediately catch your eye because of their size. You don’t have to travel very far off the road to see them because they dot the landscape for miles.
- Route 66 from Victorville to Barstow. If you have time, I suggest you get off on exit 153a near D Street and take old Route 66 up from Victorville to Barstow.
- Bottletree Ranch. This ode to independent art is a beautiful and odd stop that you will not forget. Elmer’s collection of metal trees full of old bottles and other vintage things is fun for a stroll or a photographic adventure.
- Route 66 Museum. Located in the old train station in Barstow, the Route 66 Museum is a great stop when it is open (Usually Friday – Sunday, 10 AM – 4 PM).
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- Mountain San Antonio (Mount Baldy) Towering majestically at a staggering 10,064 feet, Mountain San Antonio in California (commonly known as Mount Baldy) is an inspiring sight that’s visible for dozens of miles.
- California Route 66 Museum. Located in the beautiful city of Victorville, California, the Route 66 Museum is the perfect place to explore the iconic adventures of America’s cross-country Highway.
- Elmer’s Bottle Tree Ranch. The one-of-a-kind quirky roadside attraction as unique as Las Vegas itself is Elmer’s Bottle Tree Ranch. Located along Highway 66 south of Barstow, California, the ranch covers 5 acres.
- Peggy Sue’s 50’s Diner. Peggy Sues 50’s Diner is a must-see stop for anyone driving along Route 66. Since it opened its doors in 1967, the diner has been a beloved destination for hungry road trippers and vintage enthusiasts alike.
Feb 25, 2024 · Without stopping, it takes around 4-5 hours to drive the distance between Los Angeles to Las Vegas. The driving distance from Los Angeles to Las Vegas is approximately 270 miles (435 kilometers) via the I-15, the most direct and fastest route. With no traffic, the point-to-point drive will take 4 hours. Mix in traffic and it’ll look more like ...
May 7, 2024 · Best Time of Year For the Las Vegas to Los Angeles Drive. The best time of year for this drive from Las Vegas to Los Angeles is late spring and early fall. May, early June, September, and early November are the ideal times of year to make this road trip. The weather will be cooler, making it more comfortable for adventuring outside and in the ...
