Next 7 departures
- SatOct 3
ClearNo significant weather expected. Temperatures 69–89°F along the way.
Along the way
Checkpoint · arrival Weather · temperature Phoenix7 AM MST Sunny77°F Wickenburg8 AM MST Sunny69°F Wikieup9:15 AM MST Sunny77°F I-40 east of Kingman10 AM MST Sunny76°F Coyote Pass10:15 AM MST Sunny78°F Grasshopper Junction10:30 AM MST Sunny80°F Arizona–Nevada line11:30 AM PDT Sunny81°F Las Vegas12 PM PDT Sunny89°F - SunOct 4
CautionNear 90°F near Las Vegas around 12 PM PDT.
Along the way
Checkpoint · arrival Weather · temperature Phoenix7 AM MST Sunny79°F Wickenburg8 AM MST Sunny72°F Wikieup9:15 AM MST Sunny78°F I-40 east of Kingman10 AM MST Sunny78°F Coyote Pass10:15 AM MST Sunny79°F Grasshopper Junction10:30 AM MST Sunny81°F Arizona–Nevada line11:30 AM PDT Sunny81°F Las Vegas12 PM PDT Sunny90°F - MonOct 5
ClearNo significant weather expected. Temperatures 74–89°F along the way.
Along the way
Checkpoint · arrival Weather · temperature Phoenix7 AM MST Sunny80°F Wickenburg8 AM MST Sunny74°F Wikieup9:15 AM MST Sunny78°F I-40 east of Kingman10 AM MST Sunny74°F Coyote Pass10:15 AM MST Sunny76°F Grasshopper Junction10:30 AM MST Sunny79°F Arizona–Nevada line11:30 AM PDT Sunny81°F Las Vegas12 PM PDT Sunny89°F - TueOct 6
CautionNear 91°F near Las Vegas around 12 PM PDT.
Along the way
Checkpoint · arrival Weather · temperature Phoenix7 AM MST Sunny78°F Wickenburg8 AM MST Sunny73°F Wikieup9:15 AM MST Sunny80°F I-40 east of Kingman10 AM MST Sunny76°F Coyote Pass10:15 AM MST Sunny78°F Grasshopper Junction10:30 AM MST Sunny80°F Arizona–Nevada line11:30 AM PDT Sunny83°F Las Vegas12 PM PDT Sunny91°F - WedOct 7
CautionNear 94°F near Las Vegas around 12 PM PDT.
Along the way
Checkpoint · arrival Weather · temperature Phoenix7 AM MST Sunny77°F Wickenburg8 AM MST Sunny74°F Wikieup9:15 AM MST Sunny81°F I-40 east of Kingman10 AM MST Sunny78°F Coyote Pass10:15 AM MST Sunny80°F Grasshopper Junction10:30 AM MST Sunny82°F Arizona–Nevada line11:30 AM PDT Sunny84°F Las Vegas12 PM PDT Sunny94°F - ThuOct 8
CautionNear 94°F near Las Vegas around 12 PM PDT.
Along the way
Checkpoint · arrival Weather · temperature Phoenix7 AM MST Sunny79°F Wickenburg8 AM MST Sunny77°F Wikieup9:15 AM MST Sunny82°F I-40 east of Kingman10 AM MST Sunny79°F Coyote Pass10:15 AM MST Sunny81°F Grasshopper Junction10:30 AM MST Sunny83°F Arizona–Nevada line11:30 AM PDT Sunny84°F Las Vegas12 PM PDT Sunny94°F - FriOct 9
CautionNear 93°F near Las Vegas around 12 PM PDT.
Along the way
Checkpoint · arrival Weather · temperature Phoenix7 AM MST Sunny78°F Wickenburg8 AM MST Sunny76°F Wikieup9:15 AM MST Sunny81°F I-40 east of Kingman10 AM MST Mostly sunny77°F Coyote Pass10:15 AM MST Sunny81°F Grasshopper Junction10:30 AM MST Sunny82°F Arizona–Nevada line11:30 AM PDT Sunny83°F Las Vegas12 PM PDT Sunny93°F
The worst conditions expected at any checkpoint, timed to when you would reach it driving without stops. Levels use Road Travel’s driving-risk scale.
The route, stop by stop
Checkpoints in order, with driving time from Phoenix (no stops) and elevation. The forecast above is timed to these.
- Phoenix, AZStart 1,088 ftelevation
- Wickenburg, AZMile 53 · 1 h 5 min 2,064 ftelevation
- Wikieup, AZMile 128 · 2 h 22 min 1,986 ftelevation
- I-40 east of Kingman, AZMile 166 · 3 h 4,246 ftelevation
- Coyote Pass, AZMountain pass · Mile 185 · 3 h 18 min 3,734 ftelevation
- Grasshopper Junction, AZMile 201 · 3 h 33 min 3,546 ftelevation
- Arizona–Nevada lineState line · Mile 253 · 4 h 23 min 1,522 ftelevation
- Las Vegas, NVMile 285 · 5 h 2 min 2,028 ftelevation
Typical weather by month
Average daily highs and lows, and days with an inch or more of snow, at Phoenix, I-40 east of Kingman and Las Vegas.
| Month | Phoenix 1,107 ft | I-40 east of Kingman Kingman station · 3,420 ft | Las Vegas Las Vegas Airport station · 2,131 ft | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High / low °F | High / low °F | High / low °F | Snow days | |
| Jan | 68° / 46° | 57° / 31° | 59° / 41° | 0 |
| Feb | 71° / 49° | 61° / 33° | 63° / 44° | 0 |
| Mar | 78° / 55° | 67° / 38° | 71° / 51° | 0 |
| Apr | 86° / 61° | 75° / 43° | 79° / 57° | 0 |
| May | 95° / 70° | 85° / 53° | 89° / 66° | 0 |
| Jun | 104° / 79° | 95° / 62° | 99° / 76° | 0 |
| Jul | 107° / 85° | 99° / 70° | 105° / 82° | 0 |
| Aug | 105° / 84° | 97° / 69° | 103° / 81° | 0 |
| Sep | 100° / 78° | 91° / 60° | 95° / 72° | 0 |
| Oct | 89° / 66° | 79° / 48° | 81° / 60° | 0 |
| Nov | 77° / 54° | 66° / 37° | 67° / 47° | 0 |
| Dec | 66° / 45° | 56° / 30° | 57° / 40° | 0.1 |
NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020: PHOENIX SKY HARBOR INTL AP (USW00023183, 1,107 ft); KINGMAN MOHAVE CO AP (USW00093167, 3,420 ft); LAS VEGAS MCCARRAN AP (USW00023169, 2,131 ft). Snow days are days with at least 1 inch of new snow. “—” means the station does not publish that normal.
Road conditions
Closures and chain rules change by the hour, so we link to the official reports for Arizona and Nevada rather than repeat them.
- Arizona · ADOTAZ511 road conditions
- Nevada · NDOTNVroads conditions and cameras
Check the official National Weather Service forecast and each state's road report before you leave.
Get alerts timed to where you’ll be when you get there
Road Travel plans the drive from Phoenix to Las Vegas with the forecast at every stretch for the hour you’ll reach it, then warns you about weather ahead while you drive.
Questions about this drive
How long is the drive from Phoenix to Las Vegas?
285 miles, about 5 hours of driving without stops, by way of US-93. Fuel, food and rest stops add to that.
What is the highest point on the drive?
On I-40 east of Kingman, at 4,246 ft. It comes at mile 166, about 3 h of driving after you leave Phoenix.
How cold does it get on I-40 east of Kingman in January?
The nearest long-term NOAA station, Kingman (3,420 ft), averages a high of 57°F and a low of 31°F in January (1991–2020 normals).
How cold is Las Vegas in January?
The nearest long-term NOAA station, Las Vegas Airport (2,131 ft), averages a high of 59°F and a low of 41°F in January (1991–2020 normals).