Drive corridor · sweet spot
Las Vegas to Los Angeles road trip: 13 stops worth the detour
Las Vegas, NV → Los Angeles, CA. Ranked detours with honest +N min estimates — then open a pre-filled plan door when you're ready to drive it.
Worth the detour
Stops along the drive
3 stops · 10 hidden
- Sturtevant Falls+24 minWaterfalls · CA
a shaded canyon fall in the San Gabriels above Los Angeles
- Eaton Canyon Falls+28 minWaterfalls · CA
an easy, popular canyon walk to a fall minutes from Los Angeles
- Deep Creek Hot Springs+49 minHot springs · CA
a popular hike-in canyon soak in the San Bernardino forest
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Where to stay
Where to stay along this drive
Hotels, cabins, and rentals close to the action — compare and book for your trip.
At the destination: Los Angeles →
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FAQ
Before you go
- How long is the drive from Las Vegas to Los Angeles?
About 4 hr 45 min and 271 mi of road driving, before any detours.
- What are the best stops between Las Vegas and Los Angeles?
Top ranked stops include 101 Noodle Express, Bourbon Steak, Bali Hai Golf Club. Each stop shows an honest +N min detour estimate from the main drive.
- Can I plan this drive in Roamward?
Yes — open the pre-filled From→To planner for Las Vegas to Los Angeles, pick a detour budget, and save the trip.
Paper backup
Glovebox note
Dead zones happen. Plan this corridor, then use Print glovebox sheet on the trip page for a paper itinerary with coordinates — no signal required. Start here: pre-filled From→To door.