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30 Best Stops Between San Jose and Las Vegas

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How long is the drive from San Jose to Las Vegas?

The direct drive from San Jose to Las Vegas is 520 mi (837 km) , and should have a drive time of 8 hrs 15 mins in normal traffic.

If you’re going on a road trip from San Jose to Las Vegas, we did the research for you and compiled some great stops along the way — with top places to visit like Sanctuary Cruises and WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, or the ever-popular Blue Ocean Whale Watching.

Best stops along San Jose to Las Vegas drive

Blue ocean whale watching.

Sanctuary Cruises

WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca

Gilroy gardens family theme park, gilroy premium outlets, san juan bautista, gallo center for the arts, eberle winery.

Tobin James Cellars

Forestiere underground gardens, fresno chaffee zoo, buck owens' crystal palace.

The Big Red Barn, Murray Family Farms

Kern river rafting - momentum river expeditions, tehachapi railroad loop, antelope valley california poppy reserve, vasquez rocks natural area and nature center, elmer's bottle tree ranch, lake gregory regional park, outlets at barstow, big bear lake, big bear alpine zoo.

China Ranch Date Farm & Bakery

The World's Tallest Thermometer

Red rock canyon national conservation area.

Bonnie Springs Ranch Old Nevada Western Town

Seven magic mountains, nelson ghost town, top searches in las vegas, other popular road trips from san jose, explore nearby places.

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• the Death Valley Junction
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can i drive from san jose to las vegas.

Yes! You can drive from San Jose to Las Vegas.

How far is Las Vegas from San Jose by car?

The drive from San Jose to Las Vegas is 520 miles (837 km).

How long does it take to drive from San Jose to Las Vegas?

Driving from San Jose to Las Vegas should take you 8 hrs 15 mins in normal traffic.

How much would gas cost from San Jose to Las Vegas?

Gas from San Jose to Las Vegas would cost around $46 to $106 , depending on your vehicle's fuel efficiency.

Where should I stop on the way from San Jose to Las Vegas?

You could check out Sanctuary Cruises and WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, or the always popular Blue Ocean Whale Watching!

What's the weather like in San Jose?

It depends on when you visit! We've compiled data from NASA for each month of the year: see the links below for more information.

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What are some other road trips from San Jose?

There are plenty! Below you'll find links to all the road trips we've assembled for San Jose.

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• San Jose to Sedona drive
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• San Jose to the Mill Valley drive
• San Jose to Portland drive
• San Jose to San Simeon drive
• San Jose to San Antonio drive
• San Jose to Grand Canyon National Park drive
• San Jose to Phoenix drive
• San Jose to Tucson drive
• San Jose to Reno drive
• San Jose to Paso Robles drive
• San Jose to Victoria drive
• San Jose to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park drive
• San Jose to Page drive
• San Jose to Banff National Park drive
• San Jose to Denver drive
• San Jose to the Death Valley National Park drive
• San Jose to Anaheim drive
• San Jose to Yellowstone National Park drive

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Las vegas to san jose road trip planner.

Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Las Vegas to San Jose. If you're planning a road trip to San Jose, you can research locations to stop along the way. Make sure you check road conditions to double check the weather. Traveling with a dog or cat? Find pet-friendly stops . Camping along the way? Search for RV campgrounds . Find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on the most talked about places recommended by Trippy members.

10:00 am  start in Las Vegas drive for about 58 minutes

10:58 am   Fashion Outlets of Las Vegas stay for about 1 hour and leave at 11:58 am drive for about 1.5 hours

1:34 pm   Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA stay for about 1 hour and leave at 2:34 pm drive for about 2 hours

day 1 driving ≈ 4.5 hours find more stops

10:00 am  leave from Mojave drive for about 1 hour

11:03 am   Bakersfield stay for about 1 hour and leave at 12:03 pm drive for about 2 hours

2:00 pm  eat at Harris Ranch Inn & Restaurant stay for about 1 hour and leave at 3:00 pm drive for about 2 hours

4:47 pm   San Juan Bautista stay for about 1 hour and leave at 5:47 pm drive for about 45 minutes

6:33 pm  arrive in San Jose

day 2 driving ≈ 5.5 hours find more stops

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Where should I stop along the way?

Fashion Outlets of Las Vegas   (3 mentions) Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA Mojave   (2 answers) Bakersfield   (23 answers)     questions about Bakersfield:         Best free things to do in Bakersfield? Harris Ranch Inn & Restaurant   (5 mentions) San Juan Bautista   (5 answers)     Mission San Juan Bautista   (2 mentions)     restaurants around San Juan Bautista:         Vertigo Coffee

What are some things to do in San Jose?

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Do I really have to go back home?

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Me and 4 of my friends are driving this weekend to Las Vegas. This is our first road trip in United states and to Las Vegas.

Please share your suggestions on the Road to take and preferable pit stops which would take us right in time to vegas.

We plan to start by 5 in the morning on the 25th.

Just checking to make sure - we are talking about San Jose, California and not the one in New Mexico or some other state?

In that case here's the direct route:

https://goo.gl/maps/3npjojZvdiG2

As throughout the USA, all but the smallest of towns along the way have "gas, food and lodging" but bear in mind that there aren't many towns on the sections of I-5 and I-15 that you'll be taking.

If you want an overnight stop there are options on the outskirts of Bakersfield and in Tehachapi. Here's a map showing them (zoom in for detail):

https://goo.gl/maps/ECEYQnWJLFM2

I trust you have reservations in Las Vegas. Could be a busy time of year with few late bargains!

Yes, we have our reservations from 25th to 28th on the strip. Just wanted to know how we can make the road trip more memorable.

Given it wil take around 9-10 hours with short stops.( and weather through the Central Valley cooperating) as I guess your doing it over one day, you won't have time for much sightseeing.

Also, some locations like Calico Ghost town will be closed, it's Xmas day! I'd suggest you just enjoy the desert views and just get to Vegas.

Thanks for the response so far,

Google Maps shows me two routes, One route is via I-5 that goes through death valley and the other one is via I-5 and I-15. Which is the preferred route.

No direct route goes via Death Valley NP. As you plan to do the drive in 1 day at a time with short daylight, your logical route would be I-5 to near Bakersfield, then the signed cut across towards CA 58 to I-15 at Barstow.

Death Valley is a significant detour that you don't have time for with a 1 day drive. You are likely to be driving into LV as it gets dark, which, with the lights on the Strip all lit up, should be a welcome sign after a long day's drive.

Thanks SWT... appreciate your inputs

The only realistic route is Hwy 158 to I-5 south, then Hwy 58 across the Tehachapis and the Mojave to Barstow, where you you take I-15 north... The other routes are longer, slower (via LA) and have higher passes and more chance of snow...

Google says this route is 522 miles, and takes 8 hours and 20 minutes, or an average speed of just under 63 mph... (Google does not include an allowance for gas, food or rest stops... just wheels turning) but this route has speed limits of 65 and 70 mph, and you will find that most of your fellow travelers will be exceeding the posted speed limits... (most get away with speeding... but the CHP can ticket for 1 mile over... don't be stupid, and drive with the pack, stay in the right lane except to pass, use turn signals and you probably won't) so 63mph is reasonable over this route if you keep moving...

You need to keep an eye on the weather... right now they are forecasting snow over the Tehachapi (on Hwy 58 between Bakersfield and Mojave)... 1-3" is possible... This could result in chain controls, or even road closures if there are truck accidents (and there are a lot of trucks on Hwy 58) The same storm is likely to bring rain to Bakersfield, which will reduce the chance of tule fog... Also, if you leave at 5:00 am, you will reach Bakersfield about 10:00 am... with less chance of fog as well, and hit Tehachapi at Noon... the best time if snow might threaten... If it snows over Tehachapi on Hwy 58, it will be worse on I-5 into LA...

Being Christmas day, there will be fewer food options... There will be food in Bakersfield, again in Mojave, then in Barstow... but not many choices between each of those points... Beyond Barstow there are two Diners right on the road in Yermo... then fast food in Baker...

Good luck and have a wonderful trip...

Thanks Randy for your inputs. this helps a lot

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The driving time from San Jose, California to Las Vegas, Nevada is:

8 hours, 7 minutes.

Average driving speed: 65 mph Kilometers per hour: 104.6 km/h This is based on typical traffic conditions for this route.

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Driving time from San Jose, CA to Las Vegas, NV

How long is the drive from San Jose, CA to Las Vegas, NV? The total driving time is 8 hours, 7 minutes .

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