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What is the best route from San Diego to Las Vegas?

My boy is having his bachelor’s party in Vegas and I’m going to take a road trip up there with some friends. We want to check out the scenery, so what’s the best route?

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Cassandra Hamilton · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
A road trip to Vegas sounds like a lot of fun, and maybe a little bit of trouble (the good kind)! The best route from
San Diego
to
Las Vegas
will take you up I-15 N for a little over five hours straight through the Mojave Desert.
Driving through the desert can be rough on your car. Follow these tips before you leave to make sure you’re prepared:
  • Check your tires
    . The hot, dry pavement will wear your tires down more quickly, so you don’t want to be riding on an old set.
  • Pack snacks and lots of water. Walking for help in the desert is a bad idea.
    Stock your car
    so you’ll be prepared to stay put for as long as necessary.
  • Check the forecast.
    Sudden rains
    in the desert can cause slick roads or even flash flooding. You’ll want a heads-up in case this happens.
  • Get your vehicle inspected. Have your mechanic do a standard inspection on your vehicle to make sure everything is in top shape.
  • Fill up the tank. Don’t go into the desert without a
    full tank
    . Sometimes there are dozens of miles between service stations.
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car insurance
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