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What is the best route from Yosemite to Las Vegas?

My cousins and I are on a wild adventure this summer! We want to keep the party going by heading to Las Vegas after our stop in Yosemite National Park. What’s the best route from Yosemite to Las Vegas?

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Brittni Brinn · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
That sounds like an awesome adventure! The best route from Yosemite to
Las Vegas
will depend on the time of year and the weather due to seasonal road closures, so you should always check the National Park Service (NPS) website before starting your drive. Since you’re traveling during the summer, you will likely be able to take the following route:
  • Follow Highway 120 east from Yosemite to Benton
  • Turn left onto US-6 E towards Tacopah and cross the border into Nevada
  • Follow US-6 E and US-95 S to Las Vegas
If you encounter road closures due to bad weather (or you decide to make the trip in late fall, winter, or early spring), you will need to follow a more circuitous route:
  • From Yosemite, take Highway 41 south to Fresno
  • Take Highway 99 south to Bakersfield
  • Take Highway 58 east to Barstow
  • Take I-15 north to Las Vegas
Whichever route you decide to take, it’s certainly going to be a long drive, so it may be a good idea to get
towing and labor coverage
in case your car breaks down on the way. The easiest way to update your policy is to use the
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