Road Trip Las Vegas to Death Valley

Las Vegas Death Valley
215
km
2h18
drive
Winter
season

The Itinerary

Death Valley is North America's hottest, driest and lowest place. Badwater Basin (-86 m) is the continent's lowest point. Avoid in summer (up to 56°C) — visit in winter or spring.

Badwater Basin (endless salt crust), Zabriskie Point (badlands at sunrise), Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes (dunes), Artist's Drive (mineral colour palette), Dante's View (1,670-m lookout) are essential stops. In spring after rare rains: spectacular wildflower superbloom.

Points of Interest

  • ✦
    Badwater Basin
    Point le plus bas d'Amérique (-86 m), croûte de sel.
  • ✦
    Zabriskie Point
    Badlands dorés au lever du soleil.
  • ✦
    Mesquite Sand Dunes
    Dunes accessibles à pied, photogéniques au sunset.
  • ✦
    Artist's Palette
    Palette de couleurs minérales sur la roche.

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Practical info
  • Departure Las Vegas
  • Destination Death Valley
  • Distance 215 km
  • Duration 2h18
  • Category Medium (100–250 km)
  • Best season Winter
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