Experience the stark beauty of arid landscapes with Desert-tagged routes, from sunbaked highways to remote desert crossings.
The 🏜️ Desert tag marks routes that traverse arid landscapes, dry basins, and sunbaked terrain typical of the American Southwest and similar regions. These drives are often defined by sparse vegetation, rugged rock formations, and expansive, unbroken horizons under intense sunlight.
Desert-tagged segments offer a unique visual experience—shifting sands, red rock mesas, or salt flats depending on the location. They can be starkly beautiful but also challenging due to heat, limited shade, and fewer services along the way.
Travel 67 miles north on U.S. Route 89 from Flagstaff to Tuba City, Arizona, passing through volcanic landscapes, the Little Colorado River, and the stark desert beauty of the Navajo Nation. This remote stretch offers natural wonders and vital history on a scenic drive …
Explore the high desert of northwestern Arizona on U.S. Route 93 from the Nevada state line to Kingman. This 70-mile journey takes you past the Hoover Dam, Dolan Springs, Santa Claus, and through the Detrital Valley with sweeping views and a rugged desert atmosphere.
Take a scenic 16-mile drive from Henderson, Nevada to the Arizona state line along Interstate 11. This modern bypass of Boulder City features desert landscapes, views of Lake Mead, and a crossing just west of the Hoover Dam.
Take a 42-mile journey up Interstate 15 from Primm to downtown Las Vegas, Nevada. Follow our drive through the Mojave Desert, past Sloan Canyon and the Las Vegas Strip, ending at the Interstate 11 interchange.
Take a drive through California’s Mojave Desert on Interstate 15 from Barstow to the Nevada state line. Explore iconic landmarks like Zzyzx Road, Baker’s towering thermometer, and the solar fields of Ivanpah on this 117-mile desert journey toward Las Vegas.
Take a scenic drive from San Bernardino to Barstow along California’s I-15. Climb the Cajon Pass, cruise through the Victor Valley, and enter the Mojave Desert on this 53-mile high desert journey through history, logistics, and classic California landscapes.
Take a short ride along the first mile of Interstate 40 eastbound in Barstow, California—where this legendary coast-to-coast route begins its journey through the Mojave Desert.
Take a breathtaking drive through Cajon Pass on Interstate 15 from Hesperia to Rancho Cucamonga, California. This 23-mile route descends from the High Desert into the Inland Empire, passing through the Angeles National Forest and historic Cajon Junction.
Drive 141 miles west across the Mojave Desert on Interstate 40 from Needles to Barstow, California. This quiet but stunning stretch features desert vistas, Route 66 remnants, and a brush with the Mojave National Preserve.
Take a desert drive along Historic Route 66 through Needles, California, where classic Americana meets rail history. This 3-mile segment weaves through sunbaked streets, under BNSF tracks, and reconnects with I-40, offering a nostalgic glimpse into the Mother Road’s d…
Cross the Colorado River into California as we drive 10 miles west on I-40 from Arizona to Exit 144 in Needles. Explore desert landscapes, quirky inspection stops, and a link to Historic Route 66 on this short but scenic southwestern stretch.
Take a scenic 44-mile drive across western Arizona as we follow Interstate 40 from Kingman to the California state line, passing Yucca, Lake Havasu access, and the Havasu National Wildlife Refuge before crossing the Colorado River into Needles.