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
6 stops · 7 hidden
- Bali Hai Golf Club+1 minGolf · NV
A tropical-themed course right on the Strip.
- Rio Secco Golf Club+14 minGolf · NV
A Rees Jones course in the Black Mountain foothills of Henderson, home to Butch Harmon's school and once a PGA Tour qualifier site. Canyon-and-mesa golf.
- Wildhorse Golf Club+22 minGolf · NV
A mature, traditional course in Henderson with water and tree-lined fairways, longtime host of LPGA qualifying. An accessible everyday round.
- Sturtevant Falls+24 minWaterfalls · CA
a shaded canyon fall in the San Gabriels above Los Angeles
- Siena Golf Club+29 minGolf · NV
A walkable, player-friendly desert course in Summerlin with mountain views and generous fairways. A relaxed, well-valued Vegas round.
- Eaton Canyon Falls+28 minWaterfalls · CA
an easy, popular canyon walk to a fall minutes from Los Angeles
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Where to stay along this drive
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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.