Los Angeles to Las Vegas road trip planner
The classic I-15 desert run from LA to the Strip, with the Mojave's quirky roadside stops along the way.
- Distance
- About 270 miles (435 km)
- Time
- 4–5 hours (1 day)
- Best time
- October–April; avoid midday summer heat
Route
- Los Angeles, CA
- Barstow, CA
- Las Vegas, NV
Highlights
- Calico Ghost Town near Barstow
- Peggy Sue's 50's Diner in Yermo
- Seven Magic Mountains just south of Las Vegas
Tips
- Sunday afternoon traffic back toward LA is notoriously slow — plan to leave early.
- Fill up in Barstow; fuel between Baker and the Nevada line is pricier.
Plan the rest in XCRSN
Open the route, then add your vehicle for fuel costs, pick hotels where each driving day ends, and add sights, dog parks and rest areas along the way. Send it to Google or Apple Maps when you're ready to go.
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