How long is the drive from Las Vegas to San Diego?

About 5 hr 45 min and 332 mi of road driving, before any detours.

What are the best stops between Las Vegas and San Diego?

Top ranked stops include Harmony Cuisine 2B1, Hidden Fish, bb.q Chicken Convoy. 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 San Diego, pick a detour budget, and save the trip.

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Las Vegas to San Diego drive: 17 ranked stops, break in Baker

Las Vegas, NV → San Diego, CA. Ranked detours with honest +N min estimates — then open a pre-filled plan door when you're ready to drive it.

332 miRoad miles

5 hr 45 minDrive time

2States crossed

17Detour stops

Plan this drive Sleep halfway in Baker

Worth the detour

Stops along the drive

4 stops · 13 hidden

All17 Dining6 Golf6 Beaches2 Lighthouses1 Hikes1 Hot springs1

Old Point Loma Light+22 min
Lighthouses · CA
at Cabrillo National Monument, high over the entrance to San Diego Bay
Potato Chip Rock (Mt Woodson)+23 min
Hikes · CA
the famous thin-rock photo spot near San Diego
La Jolla Cove+31 min
Beaches · CA
clear, protected water with sea lions, leopard sharks, and reef snorkeling
Torrey Pines State Beach+33 min
Beaches · CA
a long sandy beach under red bluffs and rare Torrey pine reserve views

Recovery route

Hot springs soak run

Hot springs soak run — this corridor’s shelf includes Deep Creek Hot Springs. Pace the drive with soaks and gentle walks, then browse more recovery-friendly stops on the wellness hub.

Deep Creek Hot Springs

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State hubs & places

Nevada atlas California atlas Harmony Cuisine 2B1 Hidden Fish bb.q Chicken Convoy Maderas Golf Club

Plan your night

No reliable beds on a long stretch

As of August 2026, no reliable overnight lodging operates between Boulder City and Yermo — plan to push through or anchor your night at either end.

Stay & experience

Where to break the drive

Long drive — book a night near Baker, then compare stays in San Diego.

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At the destination: San Diego →

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Things to do near San Diego

Browse guided tours and bookable activities that fit this stop.

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FAQ

Before you go

How long is the drive from Las Vegas to San Diego?
About 5 hr 45 min and 332 mi of road driving, before any detours.
What are the best stops between Las Vegas and San Diego?
Top ranked stops include Harmony Cuisine 2B1, Hidden Fish, bb.q Chicken Convoy. 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 San Diego, 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.