Labor Day road trip
Las Vegas to San Diego for Labor Day
- Distance
- 330 mi
- Driving
- 5 hrs + traffic
- Halfway
- Barstow
The next Labor Day lands on Monday, September 6, 2027. On I-15, the heaviest traffic usually hits the Friday before and the Monday afternoon return. Coming home Tuesday morning instead of Monday afternoon saves hours in traffic.
Plan this drive in XCRSNBook the halfway night early
Barstow sits about 157 miles from Las Vegas and 173 miles from San Diego. Holiday weekends sell out the rooms near the highway first.
Total trip cost
Gas uses today's regional averages along this route. Add the nightly rate you find to see the full total.
- Gas, about 330 miles
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Along the way
- Seven Magic Mountains
- Mojave National Preserve detour from Baker
- Temecula Valley wineries
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