How long is the drive from Phoenix to Los Angeles?

About 6 hr 5 min and 373 mi of road driving, before any detours.

What are the best stops between Phoenix and Los Angeles?

Top ranked stops include 101 Noodle Express, Cabazon Dinosaurs, Verrado Victory. 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 Phoenix to Los Angeles, pick a detour budget, and save the trip.

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Phoenix to Los Angeles road trip: 19 stops worth the detour

Phoenix, AZ → Los Angeles, CA. Ranked detours with honest +N min estimates — then open a pre-filled plan door when you're ready to drive it.

373 miRoad miles

6 hr 5 minDrive time

2States crossed

19Detour stops

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13 stops · 6 hidden

All19 Dining8 Golf6 Roadside Americana2 Hidden gems1 Waterfalls1 National parks1

101 Noodle Express+5 min
Dining · CA
San Gabriel Valley noodle shop specializing in handmade noodles and its cult-favorite crisp, savory beef roll. Order: Beef roll.
Cabazon Dinosaurs+1 min
Roadside Americana · CA
Giant roadside dinosaurs off I-10
Sichuan Impression+9 min
Dining · CA
Acclaimed San Gabriel Valley restaurant specializing in the rustic home-style cooking of Sichuan province with bold, tongue-numbing flavors. Order: Mount Emei cold noodles.
Cheeky's+16 min
Dining · CA
Cult-favorite farm-to-table brunch with a legendary bacon flight. (Old Las Palmas)
Copley's on Palm Canyon+16 min
Dining · CA
Elevated seasonal American fare in Cary Grant's former estate garden. (Uptown)
Tovrea Castle+21 min
Hidden gems · AZ
A wedding-cake "castle" on a cactus hill in Phoenix, ringed by one of the oldest saguaro gardens in the country.
El Mirasol+19 min
Dining · CA
Refined regional Mexican cuisine since 1985, a longtime local staple prized for mole, carnitas and a big shaded outdoor patio. Order: Mole poblano.
Union+23 min
Dining · 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.
Watts Towers+29 min
Roadside Americana · CA
Simon Rodia’s 99-ft mosaic spires
Two Hommes+32 min
Dining · CA
Afro-centric eatery near SoFi blending West African and California flavors. (Inglewood)
Big Falls+42 min
Waterfalls · CA
the tallest year-round fall in Southern California, near Big Bear
Joshua Tree National Park+52 min
National parks · CA
Twisted trees, granite piles & dark skies
Frontier Cafe+60 min
Dining · CA
Beloved high-desert cafe on 29 Palms Highway with cult-status locally roasted organic coffee, in-house pastries and creative breakfast fare. Order: Avocado toast.

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How long is the drive from Phoenix to Los Angeles?
About 6 hr 5 min and 373 mi of road driving, before any detours.
What are the best stops between Phoenix and Los Angeles?
Top ranked stops include 101 Noodle Express, Cabazon Dinosaurs, Verrado Victory. 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 Phoenix to Los Angeles, pick a detour budget, and save the trip.

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