trip to south rim

Following advice from reports on this forum,I have now decided to hire car go to south rim,stay overnight,then return LV. Question, it is said trip is 5 hours each way,?????does that allow stop at hoover dam,and williams?? Exactly,how many miles is the trip

trip to south rim

You can plan your trip through sites like mapquest.com.

No, the 5 hour estimate is for the drive, not including stops.

trip to south rim

The route is simple and there%26#39;s no way to get lost. If you stop on the AZ side of the Hoover dam after you cross, you%26#39;ll have good views and fewer people to contend with. A stop in Seligman is popular for a Rt 66 nostalgia fix and a an ice cream or shake at Degadillos. Not much reason to stop in Williams. Just get yourself to the GCNP and have a good time.

Thanks for your helpful reply.,but surprised your comments on Williams.I thought it was a western tourist type place???

I believe that the mileage is around 280 plus or minus. the average speed driven on the interstate section is around 65 to 75, but you slow down a bit on the road from williams to the grand canyon as it is only one lane in each direction

After stopping at the Hoover Dam,I would pickup Rt66

in Kingman driving to Seligman.This is one of the best sections of rt 66 in the USA IMO.Plenty of good places to eat in Seligman,...Delgadillos famous Snow Cap Drive In,Lilos etc..

Make sure to stop in Hackberry on way to Seligamn.

This is a MUST stop,you will see why if you stop.

I stayed in Williams a few times on my way to the Grand Canyon and found it to be a very charming town.

Lots of very good restaurants and nice hotels at very reasonable prices.I would prefer staying in the Grand Canyon if lodging is available but if not Williams is only a little over an hr away.The road (64)from Williams to the GC is mainly 65 mph no problem here.

A lot of people may suggest to stay in Tusayan about 15 minutes from the GC. In my opinion,Williams much nicer,restaurants better and hotels half the price... but to each its own. Watch your speed on RT 64 and especially around Williams...

You should have a great time with so much to see.

try to get lodging inside the park for the best experience - www.grandcanyonlodges.com

williams has a lot of hotels and restaurants as described, but it%26#39;s just a town, not a ';western tourist type town.';

route 66 is interesting to some people. it%26#39;s the old highway from the midwest to los angeles. is more scenic than the interstate. but unless you have a specific interest in an old highway, just stick to the interstate and get to the canyon.

interstate 40 from Kingman to GC most boring drive in the world.Some people must love boring drives...

Others like I, like to avoid Interstates as much as possible.. Salt and pepper here.....

Not saving much time by driving AWESOME I40.....

No comparison here and you have the time.....

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