Drive corridor
Las Vegas to Yosemite NP drive: 10 ranked stops, break in Beatty
Las Vegas, NV → Yosemite NP, 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
10 stops
- Yosemite National Park+3 minNational parks · CA
Granite cliffs, waterfalls & giant sequoias
- Happy Burro Chili & Beer+0 minDining · NV
Cult roadside shack where locals, bikers, and park travelers share picnic tables over award-winning chili and cold beer. The definitive cheap eat on Death Valley's east side.
- Tuolumne Meadows Campground+3 minCamping · CA
Yosemite’s granite-domed high country
- KC's Outpost Saloon & Eatery+0 minDining · NV
Beatty saloon plates and cold drinks for the east side of Death Valley, with more sit-down certainty than most of the US-95 run.
- Latte Da Coffee Cafe+3 minDining · CA
Tiny Lee Vining coffee-and-breakfast stop for the east gate, useful before Tioga Pass opens up into a full Yosemite day.
- Cathedral Lakes (Tuolumne)+2 minHikes · CA
a high-country classic below Cathedral Peak
- Inyo National Forest+16 minWild lands · CA
Eastern Sierra peaks, Mono Lake & ancient pines
- Rush Creek Tavern+21 minDining · CA
A polished west-gate Yosemite meal for travelers using Tioga Road as part of a wider park crossing.
- Mono Lake Tufa+25 minScenic landmarks · CA
Ancient tufa towers rising from an alkaline lake
- Wild Willy’s Hot Springs+53 minHot springs · CA
a boardwalk to natural tubs on the Long Valley plateau
Recovery route
Hot springs soak run
Hot springs soak run — this corridor’s shelf includes Wild Willy’s Hot Springs. Pace the drive with soaks and gentle walks, then browse more recovery-friendly stops on the wellness hub.
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Plan your night
No reliable beds on a long stretch
As of August 2026, no reliable overnight lodging operates between Las Vegas and Groveland — plan to push through or anchor your night at either end.
Stay & experience
Where to break the drive
Long drive — book a night near Beatty, then compare stays in Yosemite NP.
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Things to do near Yosemite NP
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FAQ
Before you go
- How long is the drive from Las Vegas to Yosemite NP?
About 7 hr 48 min and 404 mi of road driving, before any detours.
- What are the best stops between Las Vegas and Yosemite NP?
Top ranked stops include Yosemite National Park, Happy Burro Chili & Beer, Tuolumne Meadows Campground. 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 Yosemite NP, 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.