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Red Rocks and Painted Canyons
I've mapped out the ultimate loop through Utah's "Mighty 5" national parks, starting and ending in the neon glow of Vegas. Since you want to keep the driving under 5 hours a day and stick to the scenic routes, we're going to favor Highway 12 (one of the most beautiful roads in the world) and skip the interstate whenever possible.
7days
20stops
3914km
Day 1: Las Vegas → … → Springdale
6h 2min · 509km4 stops
Las Vegas
10:00
5h 21min · 482km
Zion Canyon
13:30
19min · 13km
Temple of Sinawava
15:30
22min · 14km
Springdale
Springdale · Utah
Day 2: Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel → Inspiration Point → Sunset Point
1h 58min · 142km3 stops
Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel
09:00
15min · 9.6km
Inspiration Point
13:00
1h 43min · 132km
Sunset Point
15:30
Day 3: Big Sur → Lower Calf Creek Falls → Larb Hollow Overlook
30h 53min · 2639km3 stops
Big Sur
10:00
14h 55min · 1272km
Lower Calf Creek Falls
13:00
15h 58min · 1367km
Larb Hollow Overlook
16:30
Day 4: Fruita Historic District → Hickman Bridge → Torrey
34min · 41km3 stops
Fruita Historic District
09:00
32min · 40km
Hickman Bridge
11:00
2min · 1.3km
Torrey
14:00
Day 5: Goblin Valley → Dead Horse Point → Moab
3h 46min · 292km3 stops
Goblin Valley
10:00
1h 29min · 127km
Dead Horse Point
14:00
2h 17min · 165km
Moab
17:00
Day 6: Mesa Arch → Delicate Arch
48min · 62km2 stops
Mesa Arch
08:00
48min · 62km
Delicate Arch
13:00
Day 7: Valley of the Gods → Las Vegas
3h 4min · 230km2 stops
Valley of the Gods
08:00
3h 4min · 230km
Las Vegas
18:00
Heads Up
- 1. Utah is a "dry" state in some quirky ways—if you want wine or spirits for the hotel porch, buy them in Vegas or a state liquor store in Moab/Springdale.
- 2. Day 1: 6h 3m driving — plan rest stops
- 3. Day 3: 31h 35m driving — plan rest stops
- 4. Day 7: 12h 48m driving — plan rest stops
- 5. Day 3: 12h driving — plan rest stops
- 6. Day 7: 12h driving — plan rest stops


















