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    ⚡️ Las Vegas – Los Angeles: A Historic Road Trip Between Sun-Drenched States

    ⚡️ Las Vegas – Los Angeles: A Historic Road Trip Between Sun-Drenched States
    Starts from

    Las Vegas

    Transportation

    Electric Car

    CO2 Savings

    203 lb

    Guidance

    Self-Guided

    Activities

    19

    Duration

    3 days

    Length

    334 mi

    Guide details

    Starts from

    Las Vegas

    Transportation

    Electric Car

    CO2 Savings

    203 lb

    Guidance

    Self-Guided

    Duration

    3 days

    Length

    334 mi

    • History and Culture
    • Unusual Locations
    • ⚡ Electric Routes
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    Courtney E. Smith

    Courtney E. Smith

    Travel Expert

    • You'll want both sunglasses and sunscreen while driving through all these deserts and mountains.
    • Stop and look when the scenery moves you.
    • History for these state is vast and long, so prepare to go all the way back to the dinosaurs.
    • In L.A., do make reservations for dinner to ensure you get a table.
    This route includes Tesla Superchargers. For CCS charging stations, follow this link.
    There's a lot of history to be found between Las Vegas and Los Angeles. From the Sagebrush State to the Golden State, in times prehistoric and the modern era, there are myths, legends, and absolutely wild lies that make up the legacy of both. On this trip, venture outside of Vegas to explore the long history of Nevada, with its massive public works project in the Hoover Dam, the gold rush trail, and a little modern art that explores how towns like Vegas color the desert landscape. And in the California leg, take in some sweeping vistas, visit a museum that holds the secrets to a time when it was a playground for America's wealthiest vacationers, and drink with the rich and famous.
    Make sure your vehicle is fully charged before starting this trip.

    Categories

    • History and Culture
    • Unusual Locations
    • ⚡ Electric Routes
    This route includes Tesla Superchargers. For CCS charging stations, follow this link.
    There's a lot of history to be found between Las Vegas and Los Angeles. From the Sagebrush State to the Golden State, in times prehistoric and the modern era, there are myths, legends, and absolutely wild lies that make up the legacy of both. On this trip, venture outside of Vegas to explore the long history of Nevada, with its massive public works project in the Hoover Dam, the gold rush trail, and a little modern art that explores how towns like Vegas color the desert landscape. And in the California leg, take in some sweeping vistas, visit a museum that holds the secrets to a time when it was a playground for America's wealthiest vacationers, and drink with the rich and famous.
    Make sure your vehicle is fully charged before starting this trip.
    Courtney E. Smith

    Courtney E. Smith

    Travel Expert

    • You'll want both sunglasses and sunscreen while driving through all these deserts and mountains.
    • Stop and look when the scenery moves you.
    • History for these state is vast and long, so prepare to go all the way back to the dinosaurs.
    • In L.A., do make reservations for dinner to ensure you get a table.

    Travel itinerary

    Taking in the History Outside of Las Vegas
    8 Activities

    Day 1

    194 mi

    Taking in the History Outside of Las Vegas

    This route includes Tesla Superchargers. From the Gold rush pioneer days to one of the big public works projects of the Great Depression to modern art, there's something for culture buffs of all eras in Nevada. This leg of your journey will find you traveling through the past to understand the history of the state.
    From the Wild West of the California Desert into L.A.
    11 Activities

    Day 2

    140 mi

    From the Wild West of the California Desert into L.A.

    This route includes CCS/SAE charging stations. This leg of your tour is about finding out what makes Southern California the golden part of the Golden State. Enjoy a historic gold rush town, learn about the history of a resort town, and get yourself into the best views the City of Angels has to offer.
    Walks in a Beautiful L.A.

    Day 3

    Walks in a Beautiful L.A.

    Have a stroll along the streets of the magnificent Los Angeles.
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