Cruise through the southern Strip as we drive 2 miles north on Las Vegas Boulevard from I-215 to the Luxor. This short stretch features the iconic “Welcome to Las Vegas” sign and some of the city’s most famous resorts and attractions.
🌵 Southwest
Cruise through Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, and Nevada on epic road trips. Discover red rock canyons, desert plateaus, and historic Southwest highways.
The Southwest is a land of bold colors, vast horizons, and ancient stories etched into stone. From Arizona’s cactus-lined highways to the red rock canyons of Utah, this region is tailor-made for epic road trips. With every mile, the scenery shifts—from high desert plateaus to deep gorges, salt flats to forested mountains—making it one of the most visually dynamic regions in the United States.
In Arizona and New Mexico, historic routes like U.S. 66 and U.S. 60 weave through sun-baked towns and dramatic landscapes filled with Native American and Old West history. You’ll pass through places where the past feels just a step away—abandoned trading posts, mission churches, and ancient cliff dwellings. Meanwhile, cities like Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Phoenix provide vibrant detours full of culture, art, and food.
Utah and Nevada offer some of the most otherworldly drives in America. Cruise through Bryce Canyon, Monument Valley, or the Bonneville Salt Flats, and you’ll understand why so many filmmakers choose this region to stand in for distant planets. Whether you’re following scenic byways or remote backroads, the Southwest is all about scale, solitude, and the kind of beauty that humbles you behind the wheel.
States in the Southwest 🌵
Explore 🌵 Southwest
Interstate 215: Westbound in Las Vegas – Nevada
Drive westbound on Interstate 215 from I-515 in Henderson to Las Vegas Boulevard in Las Vegas, Nevada. This 11-mile stretch of the Bruce Woodbury Beltway showcases the rapid development of the Las Vegas Valley with suburban neighborhoods, commercial centers, and sweepin…
Interstate 11: Henderson to Las Vegas – Nevada
Take a short drive through Henderson to Las Vegas, Nevada, on Interstate 11 (formerly I-515). This 6-mile freeway segment reveals the blend of desert terrain, suburban growth, and highway modernization in southern Nevada. 🌵
U.S. Route 93: Hoover Dam to Henderson – Nevada
Drive America’s Highways along U.S. Route 93 (now largely superseded by Interstate 11) from the Hoover Dam to Henderson, Nevada. This 12-mile route passes through historic Boulder City and the Mojave Desert before connecting to I-515 in the Las Vegas metro area.
Hoover Dam: Crossing the Colorado River Between Nevada and Arizona
Drive across the iconic Hoover Dam between Nevada and Arizona, traveling both directions over the top of this engineering marvel spanning the Colorado River and Lake Mead. Explore a one-of-a-kind border crossing surrounded by desert cliffs, deep blue water, and a legacy…
U.S. Route 93: Boulder City to Hoover Dam – Nevada
Follow U.S. Route 93 for 10 scenic miles from Boulder City to Hoover Dam, descending through the Nevada desert into a canyon of history and engineering marvels. This drive captures the dramatic contrast between old and new, desert and dam, solitude and spectacle.
U.S. Route 95: Searchlight to Boulder City – Nevada
Take a scenic 36-mile journey along U.S. Route 95 from Searchlight to Boulder City, Nevada, through the Mojave Desert’s rugged terrain, historic mining towns, and modern desert sprawl. A quiet drive that ends near Hoover Dam.
U.S. Route 95: California to Searchlight – Nevada
Take a quiet but dramatic 20-mile drive along U.S. Route 95 from the California border to Searchlight, Nevada. Discover vast desert views, the Wee Thump Joshua Tree Wilderness, and the history-rich mining town of Searchlight on this scenic journey through the Mojave.
Arizona Route 95: Lake Havasu City to Interstate 40
Drive 19 sun-soaked miles along Arizona State Route 95 from Lake Havasu City to Interstate 40. Explore desert vistas, lakeside charm, and quiet stretches of the Colorado River basin on this underrated southwestern route.
Historic Route 66: Cool Springs to Kingman – Arizona
Travel 15 unforgettable miles along Historic Route 66 from Cool Springs to Kingman, Arizona. Experience hairpin curves, desert vistas, and a deep dive into the Mother Road’s rugged charm.
Historic Route 66: Kingman to Cool Springs – Arizona
Drive 15 peaceful miles along Historic Route 66 from Kingman to Cool Springs, Arizona. This gentle desert climb retraces the path of Route 66 travelers just before the legendary ascent into the Black Mountains.
Arizona Route 66: Seligman
Cruise through Seligman, Arizona along a 1.5-mile stretch of Historic Route 66—home to quirky diners, neon nostalgia, and the birthplace of the Route 66 revival.