Anyone know the quickest route? I mapquested it. But I took a different way there years ago that was faster. Anyone know the fastest drive From phx to las Vegas?
Cheers, Melissa
2006-07-22 11:01:32 · 5 answers · asked by melissa r 4 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Phoenix
Yep, I used to live in Phoenix (2 years ago) and Las Vegas (last year).
Take I-17 north, go west on Hwy 74 up near the Anthem area, Go north on Hwy 93/60 toward Wickiup/Kingman, cut west on I-40 toward Kingman, take Hwy 93 north toward Hoover Dam/Las Vegas, Hwy 93 will become I-515, keep on going to Las Vegas.
It takes about 4.5 to 5 hours, depending on traffic and getting accross the Hoover dam.
This is about an hour faster than taking I-17 all the way to Flagstaff.
2006-07-22 11:11:26 · answer #1 · answered by Idunno 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the flights. There are some cheap deals out there especially this time of year. Considering gas is over $3.00/gallon you may spend just as much for gas in your car as you would a round trip ticket and the flight is less than an hour. With a 7 day purchase I was able to find a fare of $159 r/t. With a 2 week advance purchase, it went down to $108.
2006-07-22 23:53:22 · answer #2 · answered by CharliePhxAZ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take I-17 north to Flagstaff.
Take I-40 west from Flagstaff to Kingman.
Get off at exit 48 (US 93) and take US 93 north-northwest to Vegas.
It's longer than just taking US 93 straight out of Phoenix, but at least you have more metro areas in which to stop during emergencies (should they arise). Western Arizona, at least from the atlas, looks pretty blinkin' bleak between Wickenburg and Kingman.....
2006-07-22 18:07:45 · answer #3 · answered by wheezer_april_4th_1966 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Idunno is right - the way down US 60 through sun city takes a lot longer- lots of lights. Don't go 17 to 40 and make a left- way out of the way-100 miles
Warning : US 93 between Wickenberg and I-40 is on of the most dangerous roads in Arizona. In many places it's two lane- one going each way- cell phones often won't work and the nearest hospital is a long way away.
Pass with extreme care and know what to do do avoid head on collisions.
2006-07-22 19:49:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, drove it many times
Phoenix - Sun City - Wickenburg - Kingman - Boulder City - Las Vegas.Nice road - 4 hrs drive
2006-07-22 19:16:37 · answer #5 · answered by pro_and_contra 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋