Road Trip · 4–6 days · ~660 miles
Vegas, Route 66 & Grand Canyon Loop
Las Vegas → Kingman → Williams / Grand Canyon → Flagstaff → Sedona → Las Vegas
Classic Route 66, a national park, and red rock country — in under a week.
About This Route
The best short Southwestern loop you can do from Las Vegas. Four days minimum, six days ideal. You'll hit an authentic Route 66 stretch in Kingman, a walking-distance Route 66 historic district in Williams, the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, the mountain college town of Flagstaff, and the red rock mecca of Sedona — all before swinging back into Las Vegas.
It's a shorter, more-doable alternative to the full Grand Circle. Perfect for a long weekend or a one-week trip. And because Las Vegas has the best hotel rates of any city on the loop, you can splurge on your in-and-out nights while keeping the park days moderate.
— Our Travel Editor
The Route
5 stops · book hotels at member rates in each city.
Las Vegas
Start on the Strip. One night is enough if you just want to launch — two if you want to play.
Kingman, AZ
Historic Route 66 stop. Great diners, a Route 66 museum, and the gateway to the old Mother Road.
Williams / Grand Canyon South Rim
Williams is the closest town to the South Rim. Classic Route 66 main street; ride the Grand Canyon Railway if you can.
Flagstaff
Cool mountain college town with microbreweries, pine forests, and easy access to the canyon.
Sedona
Red rocks, vortexes, and luxury resorts. The scenic finale before heading back to Vegas.
Hotels to Build Your Route
A curated list of member-rate hotels along every stop on this drive.
How to build your road trip
Book each hotel below through its link to lock in member rates for every night of your trip. One click per stop — no coupon codes, no timing games. Complete your bookings in the order you'll drive the route.
South-Strip launch point with great parking for a loaded road-trip SUV.
Massive inventory, easy freeway access, and an obvious bookend for a Southwest loop.
All-suite rooms and enormous bathrooms — the right choice if you want to reset after three days in the car.
Clean, reliable overnight in Kingman — right off I-40 for your Route 66 stopover.
On historic Route 66 itself — the authentic Mother Road experience for your Kingman night.
Williams' signature hotel — stay the night, then take the railway straight to the South Rim in the morning.
Closest hotel town to the South Rim — two minutes from the park entrance at Tusayan.
Walkable to Williams' Route 66 historic main street — a solid, affordable South Rim base.
Travel Editor Tip
Reserve Grand Canyon hotels (in or near the park) 3–4 months out — they sell through.
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Road trip plan courtesy of Hotel Room Discounters
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