{"id":2870,"date":"2019-03-20T08:37:59","date_gmt":"2019-03-20T08:37:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/com.sx-magazine-wp.sixt.io\/magazine\/?p=2870"},"modified":"2026-06-16T10:20:25","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T10:20:25","slug":"road-trips-from-las-vegas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/travel\/road-trips-from-las-vegas\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Road Trip Destinations from Las Vegas (with Maps, Tolls & Tips)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Vegas baby! For many, a trip to Sin City is simply slot machines, video poker, and getting stuffed at all you can eat buffets. But if Lady Luck isn\u2019t on your side, or you\u2019re just looking for an adventure away from the strip, Las Vegas is a great starting point for a road trip. Whether it\u2019s a quick day trip from Las vegas or a longer outing to San Diego or Arizona, Las Vegas is perfectly positioned to give you some amazing experiences. Ready to plan your route? Here are the 10 best Las Vegas road trips you can take.<\/p>\n

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  1. The Hoover Dam<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Lake Mead<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Death Valley<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. Grand Canyon<\/a><\/li>\n
  5. Los Angeles<\/a><\/li>\n
  6. Joshua Tree National Park<\/a><\/li>\n
  7. Phoenix<\/a><\/li>\n
  8. Palm Springs<\/a><\/li>\n
  9. Zion National Park<\/a><\/li>\n
  10. Lake Havasu<\/a><\/li>\n
  11. Valley of Fire State Park<\/a><\/li>\n
  12. Red Rock Canyon <\/a><\/li>\n
  13. MT. Charleston<\/a><\/li>\n
  14. Other long road trips from Las Vegas<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    1. The Hoover Dam, NV<\/h2>\n

    Considered one of the greatest engineering achievements in human history, the Hoover Dam still draws in thousands of tourists a day. Built in the 1930s, the dam towers of the Colorado River, offering spectacular views from a dizzying 900 feet.<\/p>\n

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    Sixt Pro Tip:<\/h3>\n

    It\u2019s also worth checking out the nearby town of Boulder City, which caters to visitors with zip lining, four wheeling and brewery tours at Boulder Dam Brewing Co. Enjoy the ride even more in a Ford Mustang convertible.<\/p>\n

    Sixt Travel Facts:<\/h3>\n

    DISTANCE FROM SIXT LAS VEGAS:<\/strong> 35 miles; a 45-minute drive
    TOLLS:<\/strong> There are no tolls along the route.<\/p>\n