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Los Angeles, CA to Phoenix, AZ Road Trip — Best Stops Along the Way

The best attractions, restaurants, and scenic stops between Los Angeles, CA and Phoenix, AZ. 373 mi, approximately 5 hours 37 mins of driving. Real drive times, real ratings, real photos.

Los Angeles, CAPhoenix, AZ

373 mi · 5 hours 37 mins drive · 12 stops found

12 stops along the way

Rim of the World Scenic Drive, San Bernardino, CA 92404
1

Rim of the World Scenic Drive

San Bernardino, CA 92404

1 hr 30 min from Los Angeles4.8 (116)Attraction
Shiprock, CA 92262, USA
2

Shiprock

CA 92262, USA

1 hr 36 min from Los Angeles4.7 (49)Attraction
Big Morongo Canyon Preserve, Morongo Valley, CA 92256
3

Big Morongo Canyon Preserve

Morongo Valley, CA 92256

1 hr 46 min from Los Angeles4.7 (1,099)NatureAttraction
Coachella Valley Preserve - Thousand Palms Oasis Preserve, Thousand Palms, CA 92276
4

Coachella Valley Preserve - Thousand Palms Oasis Preserve

Thousand Palms, CA 92276

1 hr 57 min from Los Angeles4.6 (1,926)NatureAttraction
Metate Ranch | San Andreas Fault Jeep Tour, Indio, CA 92203
5

Metate Ranch | San Andreas Fault Jeep Tour

Indio, CA 92203

2 hrs from Los Angeles4.7 (133)Attraction
Indian Canyons, Palm Springs, CA 92264
6

Indian Canyons

Palm Springs, CA 92264

2 hrs 2 min from Los Angeles4.5 (1,112)NatureAttraction
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, Palm Desert, CA 92260
7

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Palm Desert, CA 92260

2 hrs 5 min from Los Angeles4.7 (11,259)AttractionFamily
Giant Rock CA, CA 92285, USA
8

Giant Rock CA

CA 92285, USA

2 hrs 24 min from Los Angeles4.6 (680)Attraction
Cap Rock, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
9

Cap Rock

Twentynine Palms, CA 92277

2 hrs 31 min from Los Angeles4.8 (784)Attraction
Barker Dam, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
10

Barker Dam

Twentynine Palms, CA 92277

2 hrs 32 min from Los Angeles4.6 (848)Attraction
Wonderland Ranch Ruins, CA 92277, USA
11

Wonderland Ranch Ruins

CA 92277, USA

2 hrs 32 min from Los Angeles4.7 (10)Attraction
Hall of Horrors Area, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
12

Hall of Horrors Area

Twentynine Palms, CA 92277

2 hrs 33 min from Los Angeles4.7 (263)Attraction

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the drive from Los Angeles, CA to Phoenix, AZ?

The drive from Los Angeles, CA to Phoenix, AZ is 373 mi, taking approximately 5 hours 37 mins without stops. With stops for food, gas, and sightseeing, plan for a full day.

What are the best stops between Los Angeles, CA and Phoenix, AZ?

The best stops include scenic overlooks, state parks, historic towns, and local restaurants along the route. Check the stop cards above for top-rated options with real drive times and ratings from Google.

Is the Los Angeles to Phoenix drive scenic?

Yes. The route between Los Angeles, CA and Phoenix, AZ passes through several interesting areas. The stops listed above highlight the best scenic, cultural, and food destinations along the way.

Should I make the Los Angeles to Phoenix trip a road trip or just drive straight through?

We recommend making it a road trip. The stops between Los Angeles, CA and Phoenix, AZ are worth the detour. Most add less than 30 minutes to your total drive and offer experiences you won't find at highway rest stops.

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