6 Best Road Trips to the Grand Canyon

Road Trips to the Grand Canyon

Driving to the Grand Canyon is the ultimate road trip. Here are scenic, adventure-packed itineraries complete with interactive maps and best places to stop.

Hiker beside the Virgin River with a view of the Watchman in Zion National Park

5 Utah National Parks Plus Grand Canyon Road Trip

Hit every Utah national park, Zion, Bryce, Capitol Reef, Arches, and Canyonlands, plus Nevada's Great Basin and the Grand Canyon, on this 1,453 mile trip.

Hiker at Lake Odessa and Notchtop Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park

Denver, Colorado to the Grand Canyon Road Trip

Discover hot springs, ancient ruins and the Old West on this 1,284-mile road trip.

Elephant Rock in Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada

Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon Road Trip

From glittering Las Vegas and Route 66 to roaring rapids in the Grand Canyon, you’ll be on a winning streak during this 984-mile adventure.

Bandelier National Monument in New Mexico

New Mexico to Grand Canyon Road Trip

Stunning landscapes, culture and adobe villages await on this 1,729-mile adventure.

A couple in a hammock in Sedona

Phoenix to Flagstaff to the Grand Canyon Road Trip

Discover the best of Arizona along this awe-inspiring 563-mile road trip stopping at Southwest hot spots on the way.

Seligman Sundries on Route 66

Route 66 Road Trip

Plunge deep into Americana on this 2,448-mile odyssey from Chicago to Santa Monica, Calif. We've highlighted the New Mexico and Arizona stretch of the Mother Road.