Driving Mammoth and Las Vegas

[Brian Deakin]

As part of our holiday we will be driving from Mammoth lakes to Las Vegas .Google maps suggests three routes

Suggested routes


313 mi, 5 hours 12 mins
US-95 S



342 mi, 5 hours 30 mins
Veterans Memorial Hwy and US-95 S



352 mi, 5 hours 39 mins
CA-120 E, Veterans Memorial Hwy and US-95 S


The routes differ by about 50 miles ,which route would you suggest for scenery /other features

regards Brian

[Erik Loza]

Brian, what time of the year will this be?

Erik Loza
Minimax USA

[Curt Fuller]

The 3rd option takes in more scenery, passing Mono Lake. But 3/4 of your drive will be classic western desert, 100 mile vistas, high temps (100-110 degree days this time of year), and few places to stop for gas, food, or water. Far different than anything in the UK. Now I understand why you were asking about keeping cool drinking water in your other post. Take a few snacks along in addition to plenty of water and don't get below 1/2 tank of gas. Enjoy your trip, it's some beautiful country.

[Brian Deakin]

We will be travelling next week(july)

regards Brian

[Erik Loza]

We will be travelling next week(july)

regards Brian

Is your priority "getting there fast" or would you rather take more time and see more scenery?

Erik Loza
Minimax USA