10 Awesome Stops from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon by Car

As if the two epic stops bookending this road trip aren’t motivation enough, the drive from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park is filled with other amazing places you can use to break up the 253 mile distance, or 4 and a half hour trip.

Don’t simply make your Vegas to Grand Canyon road trip about getting from one bucket list stop to another, instead make the most of the drive by squeezing in a few top Nevada and Arizona photo ops. If you’re renting a car in Las Vegas you might as well make the most of it! 

No idea where to start? Here are the most exciting stops, according to me. 

Map of Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon by Car

While you’re in Las Vegas, how about doing a helicopter ride over the strip, or booking a ticket to the High Roller Ride at the Linq? Both offer amazing views of an iconic city. Also, read my review of staying at The Stratosphere – the Vegas hotel with the rollercoasters on the top!

Check out my top tips for making the most of Las Vegas here.

1. Lake Mead