My trip

Road trip · 3 parks · 5+ days · ~194 miles

Grand Canyon, Zion & Bryce Road Trip

The classic Southwest loop from Las Vegas: the Grand Canyon's South Rim, Zion's narrow canyon and Bryce's hoodoos.

Best time to go: April, May and October. Add Horseshoe Bend and Antelope Canyon in Page, Arizona, between the Grand Canyon and Zion.

The route

Start: Las Vegas, NV

  1. Grand Canyon National Park

    2 days · Best Apr–May, Oct

    ↓ ~129 miles · 2½ hr to Zion

  2. Zion National Park

    2 days · Best Apr, Oct–Nov

    ↓ ~65 miles · 1½ hr to Bryce Canyon

  3. Bryce Canyon National Park

    1 day · Best May–Jun, Sep–Oct

End: Las Vegas, NV. Distances are approximate.

Best months for this trip

Average rating across all stops.

Stop by stop

ParkJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Grand Canyon
Zion
Bryce Canyon

Questions

What is the best time for a Grand Canyon, Zion & Bryce road trip?

April, May and October are the best months, when every stop is rated good or better at the same time.

How many days do you need for Grand Canyon, Zion & Bryce?

Plan at least 5 days in the parks, plus travel days. The park-to-park driving is roughly 194 miles.

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