How far is the drive from vegas to grand canyon

Wanderlog staff
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• updatedJul 14, 2022

Nonstop drive time

How far is the distance between Grand Canyon National Park and Las Vegas? The direct drive from Grand Canyon National Park, United States to Las Vegas, United States is 278 miles or 448 km, and should have a drive time of 5 hours in normal traffic.

Of course, this is just the non-stop drive time. You probably need to stop for gas, bathrooms, and meals, so the drive time with stops is a bit longer.

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Grand Canyon National Park to Las Vegas drive time with breaks

Driving from Grand Canyon National Park to Las Vegas takes about 5 hours if you do it nonstop, but depending on whether you'd like to stop to take in the scenery, your food preferences (fast food vs. sit-down), or whether you're switching off with someone else or doing the trip solo, it'll almost definitely take longer.

Most guides recommend stopping for 30 minutes for every 4 hours of driving, and driving up to 8 hours a day. For a typical driver who's not stopping to see too many sights, we expect a road trip to from Grand Canyon National Park to Las Vegas to take 1 day. During that 1 day, you'll drive for 5 hours in total and take 30 minutes for breaks.

When taking breaks, you might as well check out some of the sights too! Take a look at the best stops on a Grand Canyon National Park to Las Vegas drive for some inspiration.

5 hours 17 minutes

Total drive time with breaks

What cities are between Grand Canyon National Park and Las Vegas?

If you're thinking of driving between Grand Canyon National Park and Las Vegas and thinking of staying a night, it's worth looking at a few of the cities that are on the route. The most popular cities to stop between Grand Canyon National Park and Las Vegas are Williams, Boulder City, Laughlin, and Henderson. Williams is the most popular city on the route — it's 1 hour from Grand Canyon National Park and 4 hours from Las Vegas.

Going back? How far is Las Vegas from Grand Canyon National Park?

Honestly, it shouldn't differ by too much, but if you're curious about the drive back, check out the reverse directions to see how far Las Vegas is from Grand Canyon National Park.

On your trip from Grand Canyon National Park to Las Vegas, stop by Williams, Boulder City, Laughlin, and Henderson! Make sure to visit Williams, the most popular city on the route, and see Williams's top attractions like Grand Canyon Railway, Bearizona Wildlife Park, and Williams Depot.

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Williams

Williams is a city in northern Arizona. It's known as a gateway to Grand Canyon National Park via the Grand Canyon Railway. Historic Route 66 has Americana-style shops and restaurants dating back to the early 1900s. It's home to the Route 66 Zipline and Pete's Route 66 Gas Station Museum, featuring highway memorabilia. To the east, Bearizona Wildlife Park has bears, mountain goats, bison and birds of prey.

Most popular city on this route

3 minutes off the main route, 27% of way to Las Vegas

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Laughlin

Laughlin is an unincorporated town and census-designated place in Clark County, Nevada, United States, and a port located on the Colorado River. Laughlin is 90 miles south of Las Vegas, located in the far southern tip of Nevada. It is best known for its gaming, entertainment, and water recreation.

52% as popular as Williams

21 minutes off the main route, 67% of way to Las Vegas

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Boulder City

Boulder City is a city in Clark County, Nevada. It is approximately 26 miles southeast of Las Vegas. As of the 2010 census, the population of Boulder City was 15,023.

The community took its name from Boulder Canyon. Boulder City is one of only two cities in Nevada that prohibits gambling.

75% as popular as Williams

3 minutes off the main route, 89% of way to Las Vegas

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Henderson

Henderson is a city near Las Vegas, in Nevada. Clark County Museum has exhibits on regional history, and features restored vintage homes. Lion Habitat Ranch is a sanctuary for big cats. To the east, vast Lake Mead is dotted with marinas, and set in a rocky landscape with valleys and trails. Southwest, the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area includes a petroglyph site with over 300 ancient rock art panels.

32% as popular as Williams

4 minutes off the main route, 93% of way to Las Vegas

Is it worth driving from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon?

The Grand Canyon North Rim, almost a 5-hour car ride from Las Vegas, is definitely a car ride for the dedicated. But if you can tolerate 268 miles in a car, the more remote North Rim will reward you with smaller crowds and some of the Grand Canyon's best views.

Can you do a day trip from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon?

Day Trips from Las Vegas FAQs: Grand Canyon Grand Canyon West is the closest option for those traveling from Las Vegas. It's only 2 hours away. To travel to South Rim, it takes 4 hours. The more remote North Rim is 4.5 hours away.

Is it hard driving from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon?

If you want to drive from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon, it's an easy trip almost completely done on interstate highways. Although the canyon is only 100 miles away as the crow flies, the drive is much less direct and is almost 300 miles. It will take you between four and five hours from Las Vegas.

Which entrance to the Grand Canyon is closest to Las Vegas?

The West Rim is the closest rim of the Grand Canyon to Las Vegas. This rim is approximately 130 miles from the Las Vegas Strip. The other two tourable parts of the canyon, North and South, are both located over 270 miles from Las Vegas.