Where to stop

Best places to stop between Los Angeles and Grand Canyon Village

The I-40 drive runs about 490 miles and 7.5 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 299 of 490

   1. Kingman, AZ

   This is the halfway mark and the best overnight on the route, with 191 miles left to Grand Canyon Village.

   Hotels in KingmanWhere to stay in Kingman

2. Mile 424 of 490

   2. Williams, AZ

   The last big stop before Grand Canyon Village, 66 miles to go. Top off the tank here.

   Hotels in WilliamsWhere to stay in Williams

Sights worth the detour

• Route 66 in Kingman and Seligman
• Grand Canyon Railway in Williams
• South Rim viewpoints

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