Roamward pick
Zion Canyon by guided e-bike
Cover the canyon without fighting traffic while a local guide handles the route and context.
Drive corridor
Los Angeles to Zion NP drive: 24 ranked stops, break in Yermo
Los Angeles, CA → Zion NP, UT. Ranked detours with honest +N min estimates — then open a pre-filled plan door when you're ready to drive it.
428 miRoad miles
7 hr 15 minDrive time
3States crossed
24Detour stops
Worth the detour
Stops along the drive
17 stops · 7 hidden
- Bar Boheme+2 minDining · NV
Chef James Trees's downtown French brasserie making refined classics accessible, a cornerstone of the Arts District revival. Order: Steak frites.
- 101 Noodle Express+5 minDining · CA
San Gabriel Valley noodle shop specializing in handmade noodles and its cult-favorite crisp, savory beef roll. Order: Beef roll.
- Bearclaw Poppy+4 minMountain biking · UT
fast, swoopy desert trails with the famous "Acid Drops"
- Cantina Contramar+3 minDining · NV
Gabriela Cámara's Mexico City legend, reborn on the Strip.
- Gooseberry Mesa+14 minCamping · UT
Free mesa-top camping & world-class slickrock riding
- La Casita Mexicana+19 minDining · CA
Chefs Jaime Martin del Campo and Ramiro Arvizu's celebrated spot serving authentic regional Mexican cooking and some of the best mole in town. Order: Mole poblano.
- Logandale Trails System+19 minNature Stops · NV
BLM red-rock trail network with petroglyph panels between Moapa Valley farms and Valley of Fire.
- Ruen Pair+19 minDining · CA
Thai Town late-night haunt whose menu spans takeout classics and obscure Thai-Chinese dishes with rarely a miss. Order: Crispy catfish with basil.
- Angels Landing (Zion)+20 minSki & snowboard · UT
chains to a knife-edge summit; permit required
- Howlin' Ray's+20 minDining · CA
Nashville hot chicken phenomenon with legendary lines. (Old Pasadena)
- Zion National Park+27 minNational parks · UT
Towering sandstone canyon walls
- Mini Kabob+24 minDining · CA
Tiny family-run Glendale institution beloved for expertly grilled, generously salted kebabs cooked over charcoal. Order: Beef lula kebab.
- Observation Point (Zion)+23 minHikes · UT
an even higher view than Angels Landing
- Watts Towers+29 minRoadside Americana · CA
Simon Rodia’s 99-ft mosaic spires
- Snow Canyon State Park+31 minState Park · UT
Red-and-white sandstone cliffs, petrified dunes, lava flows, and desert trails form a quieter counterpoint to nearby Zion outside St. George.
- Two Hommes+32 minDining · CA
Afro-centric eatery near SoFi blending West African and California flavors. (Inglewood)
- Fire Wave (Valley of Fire)+39 minHikes · NV
striped sandstone like a frozen wave
Recovery route
Easy recovery hikes
Easy recovery hikes — this corridor’s shelf includes Fire Wave (Valley of Fire). Pace the drive with soaks and gentle walks, then browse more recovery-friendly stops on the wellness hub.
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State hubs & places
Plan your night
No reliable beds on a long stretch
As of August 2026, no reliable overnight lodging operates between Yermo and Boulder City — plan to push through or anchor your night at either end.
Stay & experience
Where to break the drive
Long drive — book a night near Yermo, then compare stays in Zion NP.
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FAQ
Before you go
- How long is the drive from Los Angeles to Zion NP?
About 7 hr 15 min and 428 mi of road driving, before any detours.
- What are the best stops between Los Angeles and Zion NP?
Top ranked stops include Bar Boheme, Wynn Golf Club, Wolf Creek. 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 Los Angeles to Zion 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.