Las Vegas to Zion to Bryce Canyon by Car

A step-by-step guide to driving from Las Vegas to Zion National Park and on to Bryce Canyon, with routes, towns and day-by-day plans.

Route: Drives Between Parks
Mapped: October 7, 2026

Overview: the Las Vegas to Zion to Bryce Canyon road trip

Many visitors to Zion National Park come from Las Vegas, Salt Lake City, or nearby parks.

This guide walks through the route, the towns, and how to split the days.

Day 1: Las Vegas to Zion National Park

Start at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, Nevada, 170 miles from Zion. Zion National Park is located in southwest Utah.

The park's own directions page lists the routes from each direction, so check it before you leave.

What to do in Zion National Park

Zion Canyon is found next to the town of Springdale, Utah. Visit Utah lists Springdale as the town for Zion National Park. To reach Zion Canyon from the south, travel to Springdale, Utah.

Visit Utah says Zion National Park is always ready to quench your appetite for outdoor wonder.

For details inside the park, use the park's own website. It has the current word on everything inside the gates.

Day 2: Zion National Park to Bryce Canyon

Zion's page says the Highway 20 route to Bryce Canyon is roughly 150 miles and takes 2.5 hours.

There is another route. From the south, Bryce Canyon is reached on UT-9 east through Zion National Park to US-89. Vehicles that are too large cannot drive between Canyon Junction and the East Entrance.

For a deeper look at this leg, see the drive from Zion to Bryce Canyon.

What to do in Bryce Canyon National Park

Visit Utah describes Bryce Canyon National Park as an alpine forest with as many red rock hoodoos as trees. The Bryce Canyon visitor center sits at an elevation of 7,894 feet.

Bryce Canyon has one main 18-mile road that runs north-south through the park. The Bryce Amphitheater is along the first 3 miles of the main road. The four most popular overlooks are Bryce Point, Inspiration Point, Sunset Point, and Sunrise Point.

The Bryce Canyon visitor center sits 1 mile inside the park boundary.

The town for Bryce Canyon

Visit Utah lists Bryce as the town for Bryce Canyon National Park.

Practical tips for this road trip

Check each park's own website before you drive. Road conditions, entrance details and canyon access can change, and the park pages have the current word.

Frequently asked questions

How far is it from Las Vegas to Zion National Park? Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) is in Las Vegas, Nevada, 170 miles from Zion.

How far is it from Zion to Bryce Canyon? Zion's page says the Highway 20 route to Bryce Canyon is roughly 150 miles and takes 2.5 hours.

What is the driving time between each park? Zion's page says the Highway 20 route to Bryce Canyon takes 2.5 hours.

Do I need a reservation for Zion or Bryce Canyon? Check each park's own website. Rules for entry and canyon access change, and the park pages have the current answer.