AMERICA, ONE BEAUTIFUL ROAD AT A TIME

I-15 · Desert & Mountain Road Trip

California · Nevada · Arizona · Utah · Idaho · Montana
Take your time. Make a few stops. Enjoy the view.
Coastal-road illustration · An imagined landscape
THE JOURNEY IS THE REASON TO GO

Let the road set the pace.

Not every scenic journey needs a small backroad. I-15 links Mojave Desert distances, the Virgin River Gorge and the mountain-and-valley country farther north. Plan selected stretches with worthwhile stops rather than one nonstop transit.

The experienceScenic drive idea
Start with this outlineChoose a section of the U.S. interstate corridor
GIVE YOURSELF TIME TO STOP

Places and landscapes to consider

  • Mojave Desert
  • Virgin River Gorge
  • Western mountain valleys

Before you drive

This is a long-distance corridor, not one designated scenic byway. Select your section and check each state’s travel information.

Make it a satisfying day

Choose a realistic section, then allow time for viewpoints, a town stop and breaks. Scenic mileage rarely tells the whole story of how long an outing will take.

Match the road to your vehicle

Check the exact roads for your car, RV or motorcoach. Tunnel dimensions, turning space, grades and road surfaces can matter as much as distance.

Official route information ↗State road-condition links ↗

Selected scenic-drive outline. Research: October 2026. This is a travel idea, not live navigation or a guarantee that the full route is open. Confirm exact roads, current conditions, parking and any attraction reservations before departure.