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Las Vegas→Page

“A 5-day nature road trip from Las Vegas to Page County via the Grand Canyon”

5days

2,010 miDistance

18stops

$1,460Est. cost

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~32h 50m driving
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Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1

Las Vegas → Grand Canyon Village

331 mi5h 57mDepart 08:00

Start

Las Vegas

Drive 279 miles in ~4h 20min via US-93, I-40 E, and AZ-64 from Las Vegas 280 mi4h 26m

Attraction4.4Grand Canyon Village, United States

Grand Canyon Visitor Center

12:20–15:203h here$35

South Rim orientation point with access to Mather Point

Required anchor for epic canyon photos; park at the visitor center early as July 4 lots fill fast.

Drive 2 miles in ~10min along South Entrance Road inside the park 2 mi8m

Food4.2Grand Canyon Village, United States

El Tovar Dining Room

15:30–16:301h here$70

Historic lodge dining room with regional Southwest dishes

Good local-style meal after the rim walk; reserve ahead and ask for a window table if available.

Drive 25 miles in ~40min on Desert View Drive with rim pullouts 26 mi44m

Attraction4.8Grand Canyon Village, United States

Desert View Watchtower

17:10–19:102h here

Stone tower and wide Colorado River canyon views

Great late-day photography with friends; bring a zoom lens and refill water before the east rim drive.

Drive 24 miles in ~40min back on Desert View Drive toward Grand Canyon Village 24 mi39m

Overnight4.1Grand Canyon Village, United States

Yavapai Lodge

19:50–20:501h here$220

Comfortable in-park lodge near South Rim trails

Convenient for sunrise canyon shots; book far ahead for July holiday weekend parking ease.

Day 2

Grand Canyon Village → Albuquerque

476 mi7h 33mDepart 08:00

Drive 205 miles in ~3h 20min via AZ-64, US-89, and I-40 E from Grand Canyon Village 212 mi3h 30m

Activity4.9Petrified Forest National Park, United States

Blue Mesa Trailhead

11:20–13:202h here$25

Short badlands hike among blue-gray bentonite hills

A photogenic hike that fits your nature focus; start with water and avoid lingering in peak heat.

Drive 34 miles in ~45 min via US-180 and I-40 W to Holbrook 34 mi45m

Food4.0Holbrook, United States

Joe & Aggie's Cafe

13:45–14:451h here$45

Classic Route 66 cafe serving Navajo tacos and burgers

Local Route 66 stop with hearty plates; try the Navajo taco and fuel up before New Mexico.

Drive 230 miles in ~3h 15min on I-40 E across western New Mexico 230 mi3h 19m

Overnight4.3Albuquerque, United States

Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town

18:00–19:001h here$180

Moderate hotel near Old Town with easy I-40 access

Good overnight base with Southwest character; use the hotel lot and avoid street parking with luggage.

Day 3

Albuquerque → Amarillo

360 mi5h 49mDepart 08:00

Drive 285 miles in ~4h 05min on I-40 E from Albuquerque, losing 1 hour entering Central Time 278 mi4h

Attraction4.4Amarillo, United States

Cadillac Ranch

13:05–13:3530m here

Colorful Route 66 roadside art installation

Fun friend-group photo stop; bring a small paint can only if you pack out trash responsibly.

Drive 35 miles in ~40min via I-40 E and TX-217 into Palo Duro Canyon 36 mi50m

Activity4.8Canyon, United States

Palo Duro Canyon State Park

14:15–16:452h 30m here$16

Texas canyon hiking and scenic rim viewpoints

Best nature stop near Amarillo; choose short shaded viewpoints in July and carry extra water.

Drive 35 miles in ~47 min via TX-217 and I-40 E back to Amarillo 35 mi47m

Food4.4Amarillo, United States

The Big Texan Steak Ranch & Brewery

17:10–18:251h 15m here$70

Iconic Panhandle steakhouse on Route 66

Classic local road-trip dinner; split sides if ordering steaks and expect crowds in summer.

Drive 11 miles in ~13 min on I-40 frontage roads in west Amarillo 11 mi13m

Overnight4.5Amarillo, United States

Drury Inn & Suites Amarillo

18:35–19:351h here$160

Reliable motel-style hotel with parking near I-40

Easy SUV parking and quick freeway access; request a room away from I-40 for quieter sleep.

Day 4

Amarillo → Tulsa

376 mi5h 41mDepart 08:00

Drive 176 miles in ~2h 25min on I-40 E from Amarillo 179 mi2h 39m

Attraction4.7Clinton, United States

Oklahoma Route 66 Museum

10:25–11:551h 30m here$14

Well-curated museum about Route 66 travel culture

Breaks the long I-40 drive with photo-friendly history; park in the museum lot for quick access.

Drive 85 miles in ~1h 10min on I-40 E to Stockyards City 84 mi1h 18m

Food4.5Oklahoma City, United States

Cattlemen's Steakhouse

13:05–14:051h here$60

Historic Stockyards City steakhouse since 1910

Authentic Oklahoma lunch stop; order the lamb fries only if your group likes adventurous local food.

Drive 105 miles in ~1h 30min via I-44 E Turner Turnpike toward Tulsa 106 mi1h 34m

Activity4.7Tulsa, United States

Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness Area

15:35–17:051h 30m here

Wooded river bluff trails for short hikes

Adds real hiking without a huge detour; use marked loops and go slower in July humidity.

Drive 7 miles in ~15min via US-75 N into downtown Tulsa 7 mi9m

Overnight4.2Tulsa, United States

Hampton Inn & Suites Tulsa Downtown

17:20–18:201h here$160

Central hotel with practical overnight parking

Good base before the final northbound leg; confirm parking height if using a loaded SUV roof box.

Day 5

Tulsa → Page

467 mi7h 50mDepart 08:00

Drive 199 miles in ~3h 33min via US-75 N and KS-177 through the Flint Hills 199 mi3h 33m

Activity4.8Strong City, United States

Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve

10:20–12:202h here

Flint Hills prairie trails and bison habitat

Wide-open nature and wildlife photos; keep distance from bison and start trails before midday heat.

Drive 116 miles in ~1h 50min via I-35 N toward Kansas City 128 mi1h 55m

Food4.8Kansas City, United States

Joe's KC BBQ

14:10–15:251h 15m here$55

Famous gas-station barbecue with burnt ends

Iconic regional food stop; order Z-Man sandwiches and expect a line at peak lunch times.

Drive 126 miles in ~2h via I-29 N and US-71 N into Page County, Iowa 133 mi2h 12m

Attraction3.0Clarinda, United States

Page County Courthouse

17:25–18:1045m here

Historic courthouse marking the Page County destination

Marks your destination near the provided Page coordinates; arrive before evening for courthouse photos.

Finish

Page

Before you go

Local tips

1Reserve Yavapai Lodge and El Tovar Dining Room early; July 4 weekend sells out around Grand Canyon.
2Photograph Desert View late on day 1 and Blue Mesa before midday for better color and lower heat.
3Fuel before leaving Holbrook and again in Amarillo; long I-40 sections have sparse late-night services.
4Use the Turner Turnpike PikePass cashless lanes between Oklahoma City and Tulsa; rental plates may bill later.
5At Tallgrass Prairie, ask rangers about current bison locations before choosing a hiking loop.

Good to know

1Extreme heat is likely at Grand Canyon, Petrified Forest, and Palo Duro; avoid strenuous midday hiking.
2Grand Canyon South Rim parking and entrance queues are heavy over July 4 weekend; enter early and carry patience.
3Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, and Iowa use different speed enforcement habits; watch work zones.
4Oklahoma I-44 Turner Turnpike has tolls; check rental-car toll policies before the trip.
5Summer thunderstorms can bring hail, flash flooding, and high winds across the Plains; monitor forecasts daily.

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