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Things To Do On An Elkhart to Las Vegas Roadtrip

When you think of a US roadtrip you might imagine small rustic towns, quirky roadside attarctions, and natural beauty. A roadtrip from Elkhart, Indiana to Las Vegas has all of this and more & what's better is that you can do it in a brand new RV from only $1/day with Imoova! You can often get some gas costs reimbursed too - it's a win win. Here's our sample itinerary for you to start planning your budget roadtrip ✨

Day 1: Elkhart > Chicago > Starved Rock

Pick up your RV first thing and get ready to hit the road.

  • Drive Time: ~2.5 hrs total

  • Stops:

    • Walk Millennium Park, grab a deep-dish pizza in Chicago.

    • Head to Starved Rock State Park for an afternoon hike to canyons & waterfalls.

  • Overnight: Ottawa or somewhere near Starved Rock.

Day 2: Starved Rock > St Louis

Drive Time: ~4 hrs

Stops:

  • Gateway Arch (go up it if you're not afraid of heights)

  • Explore City Museum for an interactive, artsy playground

  • Catch sunset at Forest Park

Overnight: St. Louis

Day 3: St Louis > Tulsa

Drive Time: ~6 hrs with detour

Stops:

  • Ha Ha Tonka State Park – castle ruins & lake views

  • Arrive in Tulsa for dinner and maybe a photo at the Center of the Universe

Overnight: Tulsa

Day 4: Tulsa > Oklahoma City > Amarillo

Drive Time: ~6 hrs

Stops:

  • Grab quirky Route 66 snacks at Pops 66 Soda Ranch

  • Visit the National Cowboy Museum in OKC

  • Hit Cadillac Ranch and spray-paint a car

Overnight: Amarillo

Day 5: Amarillo > Palo Duro Canyon > Santa Fe

Drive Time: ~5.5 hrs

Stops:

  • Hike or picnic in Palo Duro Canyon

  • Cruise into Santa Fe, check out the historic plaza or relax in the mountains

Overnight: Santa Fe

Day 6: Santa Fe > Albuquerque > Petrified Forest

Drive Time: ~5.5 hrs

Stops:

  • Walk through Petroglyph National Monument

  • Scenic drive through Painted Desert & Petrified Forest National Park

Overnight: Holbrook or Winslow, AZ

Day 7: Winslow > Flagstaff > Sedona > Grand Canyon

  • Drive Time: ~4.5 hrs (leisurely)

  • Stops:

    • Quick stop at Meteor Crater

    • Cruise through red rocks of Sedona (grab lunch and a view)

    • Head to Grand Canyon South Rim for sunset

  • Overnight: Grand Canyon Village or Tusayan

Day 8: Grand Canyon > Seligman (Route 66) > Kingman

Drive Time: ~3.5 hrs

Stops:

  • Morning hike or viewpoint at Grand Canyon South Rim (maybe Desert View Watchtower)

  • Drive historic Route 66 through Seligman – kitschy gift shops, diners, vintage cars

    • Grab lunch at Delgadillo’s Snow Cap Drive-In (fun & quirky)

  • Roll into Kingman for a chilled evening

    • Check out Route 66 Museum or stroll through Locomotive Park

Overnight: Kingman, AZ

Day 9: Kingman > Valley of Fire > Las Vegas

Drive Time: ~2.5 hrs

Stops:

  • Morning detour to Valley of Fire State Park

    • Hike Fire WaveWhite Domes, or Elephant Rock

    • Picnic or just cruise the scenic loop

  • Continue on to Las Vegas in the afternoon

    • Say goodbye to the RV, freshen up, maybe hit Fremont Street or a rooftop bar 🍸

With this roadtrip you get the full USA roadtrip experience, historic roads, red rock, and kitschy route 66 stops 🇺🇸

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