Where to stop

Best places to stop between Las Vegas and San Diego

The I-15 drive runs about 330 miles and 5 hours. These are the towns worth pulling off for, in the order you reach them, with how far into the drive each one sits.

1. Mile 157 of 330

   1. Barstow, CA

   This is the halfway mark and the best overnight on the route, with 173 miles left to San Diego.

   Hotels in BarstowWhere to stay in Barstow

2. Mile 268 of 330

   2. Temecula, CA

   The last big stop before San Diego, 62 miles to go. Top off the tank here.

   Hotels in TemeculaWhere to stay in Temecula

Sights worth the detour

• Seven Magic Mountains
• Mojave National Preserve detour from Baker
• Temecula Valley wineries

Gas, food and rest areas by mile

Open the route in XCRSN to see every gas station, EV charger, rest area and restaurant listed by mile, with live fuel prices.

More on this drive

• Full drive guide
• Can you drive it in one day?
• Halfway point
• Gas cost