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Los Angeles to Phoenix drive

driving   /   2 days   /   no pets   /   no RV

Los Angeles to Phoenix road trip planner

Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Los Angeles to Phoenix. If you're planning a road trip to Phoenix, you can research locations to stop along the way. Make sure you check road conditions to double check the weather. Traveling with a dog or cat? Find pet-friendly stops. Camping along the way? Search for RV campgrounds. Find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on the most talked about places recommended by Trippy members.

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 Day 1

11:00 am  start in Los Angeles
drive for about 1 hour

12:02 pm  Riverside (California)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 1:02 pm
drive for about 58 minutes

2:00 pm  Palm Springs
stay for about 1.5 hours
and leave at 3:30 pm
drive for about 1 hour

4:40 pm  Desert Center
stay overnight and leave the next day around 10:00 am

day 1 driving ≈ 3 hours
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 Day 2

10:00 am  leave from Desert Center
drive for about 45 minutes

10:45 am  Blythe
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 11:45 am
drive for about 53 minutes

12:37 pm  Vicksburg (Arizona)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 1:37 pm
drive for about 2 hours

3:24 pm  Maricopa County
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 4:24 pm
drive for about 36 minutes

5:00 pm  arrive in Phoenix
stay at Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort

day 2 driving ≈ 4 hours
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Where should I stop along the way?

Riverside (California)  (7 answers)
    The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa  (2 mentions)

Palm Springs  (67 answers)
    Palm Springs Art Museum  (4 mentions)
    Indian Canyons  (4 mentions)
    Palm Springs Aerial Tramway  (3 mentions)
    Trina Turk  (3 mentions)
    Palm Springs Aerial Tramway  (3 mentions)
    restaurants around Palm Springs:
        Cheeky's
        Trio Restaurant
        Jake's
        Workshop Kitchen + Bar
        Bar
        Le Parker Meridien Palm Springs
    questions about Palm Springs:
        Best hotel pools in Palm Springs?
        Cheap eats/activities
        Quick weekend gataway this winter
        What to do in palm springs in November?
        Moderately priced restaurants

Desert Center

Blythe  (4 answers)

Vicksburg (Arizona)

Maricopa County  (2 mentions)


Where's the best place to stay in Phoenix?

Are you going straight to a hotel, or looking for a vacation rental or Airbnb?

The best resource on neighborhoods, areas, and hotels is the Trippy page on where to stay in Phoenix.

If you're looking for a quick answer, you can check out Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort, which was mentioned 4 times on Trippy.

Here are some more hotels people talk about:

Want to research more popular hotels in Phoenix? Click the blue button below.




Where's the best place to eat in Phoenix?

Need some recommendations on somewhere to get food?

Trippy members suggest Chelsea's Kitchen, which was mentioned 6 times.

Here are some more restaurants people talk about:

SunUp Brewing Co  (3 mentions)
The Parlor Pizzeria  (3 mentions)
The Clever Koi  (2 mentions)
Crudo  (2 mentions)

Want to research more popular restaurants in Phoenix? Click the blue button below.




What are some things to do in Phoenix?

This section could be endless, so rather than trying to suggest every local activity or attraction, we'll leave it open-ended.

These are some of the places people talk about on Trippy:

Piestewa Peak  (3 mentions)
Phoenix Art Museum  (2 mentions)
Bunky Boutique  (2 mentions)
Frances  (2 mentions)

Of course, Trippy is the perfect place to ask questions because there's an entire community of travelers talking to each other and sharing tips and advice. Trippy is where you can get answers personalized for your tastes, budgets, trip dates & more!

For example, here are some questions people have asked about Phoenix. Click on any question to see answers from the community!

profile  Katie from Los Angeles asked:
What is your favorite restaurant in Phoenix?  (53 answers)

profile  Kenneth from Portland asked:
Food and things to see in Phoenix and Tucson  (9 answers)

profile  Dea from New York City asked:
Best restaurants in Phoenix?  (9 answers)

profile  Katie from Columbus asked:
Popular neighborhoods to stay in Phoenix?  (6 answers)

profile  Ty from Milwaukee asked:
Best hiking around Phoenix?  (6 answers)

Click the button below to explore more questions and answers related to Phoenix.




Do I really have to go back home?

Yes, even this step is optional, because if you're on vacation who wants the trip to end? It's okay, you can start planning your next trip!

Want to plan the trip back? Get the reverse directions for a Phoenix to Los Angeles drive, or go to the main page to plan a new road trip.

Looking for ideas for more destinations within driving distance of Los Angeles? Try searching for places within 5.5 hours of Los Angeles.

You can also compare the travel time if you're flying or driving by calculating the distance from Los Angeles to Phoenix. Or get a full Los Angeles to Phoenix flight plan.

Don't forget about exploring your own hometown with a staycation. You can also find some cool day trips or get away for a weekend. Maybe try typing in a faraway location like London, Hong Kong, or Sydney, and get inspired for your dream trip around the world.

And if you know Los Angeles well, please help your fellow travelers and answer their questions about Los Angeles!




At a Glance
without making any stops
total driving distance is 373 miles
driving time of 5 hours, 32 minutes
648 Los Angeles travel answers
7 Riverside (California) travel answers
67 Palm Springs travel answers
1 Desert Center travel answer
4 Blythe travel answers
164 Phoenix travel answers





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