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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
8 stops · 5 hidden
- 101 Noodle Express+2 minDining · CA
San Gabriel Valley noodle shop specializing in handmade noodles and its cult-favorite crisp, savory beef roll. Order: Beef roll.
- Bourbon Steak+1 minDining · NV
Michael Mina's refined, butter-poached take on the American steakhouse. (The Strip)
- Union+19 minDining · CA
A destination Italian restaurant that draws diners to Old Pasadena, making bread, butter, and pasta from scratch with local produce. Order: Squid ink lumache.
- Sturtevant Falls+24 minWaterfalls · CA
a shaded canyon fall in the San Gabriels above Los Angeles
- Carousel+26 minDining · CA
Glendale's old-faithful Armenian-Lebanese institution, an iconic dining hall serving a sprawling spread of mezze and grilled kebabs. Order: Mixed mezze feast.
- Watts Towers+29 minRoadside Americana · CA
Simon Rodia’s 99-ft mosaic spires
- Eaton Canyon Falls+28 minWaterfalls · CA
an easy, popular canyon walk to a fall minutes from Los Angeles
- La Strega+30 minDining · NV
Low-key Summerlin room for blistered-tomato pasta and a smoked-oil martini.
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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.