how long does it take to drive from San Francisco to Las Vegas?

Question

how long does it take time wise, and where would be a good place to stop on the way?

Answer 1

Depending on your rate of speed, anywhere from 9-12 hours. I would recommend stopping in barstow at the train staion McDonalds, it's neat. It's a long drive and part of the road is dangerous, so make sure you have plenty of rest. If you are staying with family then ignore this next tip. If you want cheap hotel rooms try staying in Primm Valley, they are located about 40 minutes away from the strip but will cost you less then half of what you will pay to be on the STRIP in Vegas. Maybe even less. So if your going to be coming in during the night or something like that then that's your best bet, at least to save on your first night.
Luck

Answer 2

Probably 12 to 14 hrs. You could cut thru the Sierra Nevadas to Reno and then a straight shot down I-99 to Vegas.

Answer 3

567 mi 8 hrs 14 mins

Answer 4

it's about 10-12 hours. I'd take a cheap 1 1/2 hour flight if I were you.

Answer 5

its takes about 571 mi – about 8 hours 45 mins drive to get to Las Vegas.... I did my research and thats what i found

Here are the directions if your going by car:
1. Head south on Van Ness Ave toward Grove St 0.7 mi
3 mins
2. Merge onto Central Fwy/US-101 S via the ramp to US-80/Oakland/San Jose 0.7 mi
2 mins
3. Take the exit on the left onto I-80 E toward Bay Bridge/Oakland 7.4 mi
9 mins
4. Take the exit onto I-580 E toward CA-24/Downtown Oakland/Hayward-Stockton 63.2 mi
59 mins
5. Merge onto I-5 S 167 mi
2 hours 24 mins
6. Take exit 278 for CA-46 toward Lost Hills/Wasco 0.4 mi
7. Turn left at CA-46 25.2 mi
29 mins
8. Take the exit onto CA-99 S 20.4 mi
18 mins
9. Take exit 24 to merge onto CA-58 E toward Tehachapi/Mojave 126 mi
2 hours 0 mins
10. Take the exit onto I-15 N toward Las Vegas
Entering Nevada 159 mi
2 hours 16 mins
11. Take exit 42B to merge onto I-515 S/US-93 S/US-95 S toward Phoenix/Downtown LV 0.8 mi
1 min
12. Take exit 75B for Casino Center Blvd toward Downtown LV 0.3 mi
13. Turn left at Stewart Ave 0.2 mi
1 min

To: Las Vegas, NV

Answer 6

It's a good day's drive, provided you have a lead foot...

Answer 7

probably around 8-ish hrs