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It’s time for cowboys and counterculture. Wildlife and wilder tales. Open roads and open hearts. If you’re looking for road trip ideas, Nevada highways lead to destinations you can only dream of. Here, you’ll find the best road trips and Nevada scenic drives, from Las Vegas to Lake Tahoe, visiting ghost towns, hot springs, and other Nevada treasures. Because in the Silver State, “taking the road less traveled” isn’t just an idea—it’s practically a guarantee.

Choose From 10 Nevada Road Trips
Unearth Wild West History in 600 Nevada Ghost Towns
Stargaze Under Pristine Skies at Great Basin National Park
Navigate Fiery Rock Formations at Valley of Fire State Park

Where will your story take you?

Nevada Road Trip Ideas

Fancy yourself a foodie? A die-hard history buff? A thrill-seeking adventure junkie? All of the above and beyond? Perfect. With these road trip ideas, whichever corner of the state you venture to, you’re bound to uncover the kind of unexpected encounters, memorable characters, and only-in-Nevada experiences that make this place so damn special.

From one extreme to another

Las Vegas to Death Valley & Beyond

With its stark terrain, tenacious wildlife, and thermometer-shattering climate, Death Valley National Park is the perfect centerpiece for a route marked by more extremes than any other.

Route Distance

Up to 370 mi

Suggested Time

3 or 4 Days

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During our winter season, be especially aware of road closures and inclement weather by checking with our pals at Nevada 511.

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Our 10 Nevada Road Trips

Searching for road trip ideas? Look no further. Go ahead. Scroll around and click the road trip icons for the inside scoop on Nevada’s 10 best road trips, with detailed itineraries, maps, and tips for getting off the beaten track.

Burner Byway

110 to 250 miles | 2 to 4 days

Cowboy Corridor

400 miles on I-80 Nevada | 2 to 4 days

Death Valley Rally

Up to 370 mi | 3 or 4 Days

Extraterrestrial Highway

100+ miles | Loop from Las Vegas: 470 mi | 2 Days

Free-Range Art Highway

440 to 515 miles | 1 to 3 days

Great Basin Highway

350 to 585 miles | 3 to 5 Days

Lake Tahoe Loop

145 miles | 2 to 5 days

Loneliest Road in America

375 to 500 miles | 2 to 4 Days

Neon To Nature

60 to 210 miles | 1+ Day Per Route

Rubies Route

30 mi to 375 mi | 2 to 5 days

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Find Your Perfect

Nevada Road Trip

Looking for a road trip that launches from Las Vegas? Or perhaps a scenic byway spree to Lake Tahoe? Let’s narrow it down. Take this quiz and discover Nevada road trips to match your personal brand of wanderlust.

Buckle Up

What to Know about Driving in Nevada

Whether you want to unearth graveyard tales in ghost towns, treat yourself to mineral baths in hot springs, or cruise from the Valley of Fire State Park to Great Basin National Park, chances are, we’ve got a #NVRoadTrip with your name all over it.

Nevada teems with bucket-listable destinations. But the best road trips are all about the journey where your Silver State stories come to life. So hit one of our scenic byways and feel free to roam. However, there are a few need-to-know tips and tricks for keeping your wheels turning and the adventure unfurling.

Driving in Nevada

Before you buckle up for the adventure of a lifetime, better brush up on a few basics, both on and off the pavement. From navigating wintry roads to braking for the occasional cow, Nevada highways are untamed, unforgettable, and unlike any other state’s.

Cell Service

In some of the more off-grid slices of Silver State sanctuary, cell signals are scattered at best. Map out your #NVRoadTrip with gas stations, meal breaks, and night stops. And always tell someone where you’re headed and when you plan to return.

Weather

Nevada is a land of extremes. Plan for glorious changes in weather, climate, and terrain as you explore our vast state. Pack clothes for both warm and cold temps in any season, and don’t forget your swimsuit. Because you never know what Nevada will do next.

Travel Advisories

If we know of long-term access issues or closures that may affect your visit, we’ll post on our Travel Advisories page — along with links to the best resources for information and real-time updates regarding short-term situations, weather/environmental incidents, and other temporary travel impediments.

#NVRoadTrip

Pack all the snacks, crank your favorite playlist, and hit the open road, baby! Use #NVRoadTrip, too, so we can digitally ride along on your next Silver State adventure.

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