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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
12 stops · 1 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)
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Deep Creek Hot Springs+49 minHot springs · CA
a popular hike-in canyon soak in the San Bernardino forest
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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.
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