Los Angeles to the Grand Canyon by RV

East on I-40 through Kingman and Williams on old Route 66 country, then north to the South Rim.

Photo: Murray Foubister, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Suggested length
4 nights
Round trip
984 mi
Driving
about 17 h 54 min (car, no traffic)
Best season
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct

Sources last checked 2026-10-28.

Itinerary

East on I-40 through Kingman and Williams on old Route 66 country, then north to the South Rim.

  1. Day 1 · Kingman

    Downtown LA → Kingman: 319 mi · 5 h 45 min by car

    Suggested area: Kingman · no campground chosen · choose one

  2. Day 2 · Williams

    Kingman → Williams: 115 mi · 1 h 57 min by car

    Suggested area: Williams · no campground chosen · choose one

  3. Days 3–4 · Grand Canyon Village

    Williams → Grand Canyon Village: 59 mi · 1 h 18 min by car

    Suggested area: Grand Canyon Village · no campground chosen · choose one

  4. Day 5 · Return

    Grand Canyon Village → Downtown LA: 492 mi · 8 h 54 min by car

Dates, travelers and nights
  1. Downtown LA → Kingman: 319 mi · 5 h 45 min by carKingman1 night
  2. Kingman → Williams: 115 mi · 1 h 57 min by carWilliams1 night
  3. Williams → Grand Canyon Village: 59 mi · 1 h 18 min by carGrand Canyon Village (South Rim)2 nights
  4. Grand Canyon Village → Downtown LA: 492 mi · 8 h 54 min by car
4 nights984 mi round trip17 h 54 min driving (car time)

At this pace, LA → Kingman and Grand Canyon Village → Los Angeles are longer than 5 h by car; RVs drive slower, so consider an extra stop.

Drive times are OSRM road-routing estimates for a car, without traffic; an RV is usually slower. Changing nights updates the dates, campground sections, RV prices and search link on this page.

Find an RV for this trip

Numbered: overnight areas · ⛺ recommended campgrounds · select a stop to jump to its day.

Routing: OSRM route over OpenStreetMap data (car profile), 2026-10-28. Car times; allow more in an RV.

RVs for this trip

Priced for 4 nights. Shorter rigs fit more of this route's campgrounds.

  • 2019 Thor Four Winds 23U O2Class C motorhome · sleeps 7 · 24 ft$201/night listed · $804 for 4 nights before fees
  • Sunshine DaydreamClass C motorhome · sleeps 6 · 25 ft$195/night listed · $780 for 4 nights before fees
  • 2019 Thor Four Winds 23U O3Class C motorhome · sleeps 7 · 24 ft$201/night listed · $804 for 4 nights before fees
  • Cruise America: Compact (19')Sleeps 3Price by quote

See all 248 matching RVs with your dates

Full RV details and vehicle considerations
RV length limits on this trip

A 25 ft RV matches the published length guidance at 13 of 14 route campgrounds that post a maximum length. Posted limits don’t guarantee a site; confirm your selected campsite.

Class C motorhome

Camper van

From a rental company

Cruise America Compact (19')

Cruise America Fleet class · Ford · unit assigned at pickup

Compact (19')

Sleeps 3 · 20 ft long · 2 beds · Generator

Check with Cruise America: Name says 19 ft; specs say 20 ft. We show both rather than pick one.

Tanks: Fresh 21 gal, grey 16 gal, black 17 gal, propane 11 gal · 40 gal gas fuel

Why this fits
  • Matches published length guidance at 14 of 14 route campgrounds that post one; confirm your campsite
  • Compact at 20 ft for tight campground loops
  • Sleeps 3

Pickup: not listed at a nearby depot; ask Cruise America

Ratenot shown; quoted by Cruise America for your dates
Mileage estimate≈ $384 for 984 mi round trip at 39¢ per mile source
Unknownnightly rate, taxes, insurance, kits, fuel

Specs and photos: Cruise America: 19' Compact RV Rental, checked 2026-10-28.

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Cruise America Compact Plus (20')

Cruise America Fleet class · Ford · unit assigned at pickup

Compact Plus (20')

Sleeps 4 · 20.5 ft long · 2 beds · Generator

Tanks: Fresh 21 gal, grey 16 gal, black 17 gal, propane 11 gal · 40 gal gas fuel

Why this fits
  • Matches published length guidance at 14 of 14 route campgrounds that post one; confirm your campsite
  • Compact at 20.5 ft for tight campground loops
  • Sleeps 4

Pickup: Los Angeles (Carson) (26 min drive from downtown LA)

Ratenot shown; quoted by Cruise America for your dates
Mileage estimate≈ $384 for 984 mi round trip at 39¢ per mile source
Unknownnightly rate, taxes, insurance, kits, fuel

Specs and photos: Cruise America: Compact Plus 20' RV Rental, checked 2026-10-28.

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Cruise America Standard (25')

Cruise America Fleet class · Ford · unit assigned at pickup

Standard (25')

Sleeps 5 · 25 ft long · 3 beds · Generator · Solar

Tanks: Fresh 40 gal, grey 25 gal, black 25 gal, propane 12 gal · 55 gal gas fuel

Why this fits
  • Matches published length guidance at 13 of 14 route campgrounds that post one; confirm your campsite
  • Sleeps 5

Pickup: Los Angeles (Downey) (15 min drive from downtown LA), Los Angeles (Carson) (26 min drive from downtown LA), Costa Mesa (49 min drive from downtown LA), Fillmore (1 h 11 min drive from downtown LA) +5 more

Ratenot shown; quoted by Cruise America for your dates
Mileage estimate≈ $384 for 984 mi round trip at 39¢ per mile source
Unknownnightly rate, taxes, insurance, kits, fuel

Specs and photos: Cruise America: Standard 25' RV Rental, checked 2026-10-28.

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From a local owner

Class C motorhome: 2019 Thor Four Winds 23U O2

Outdoorsy Owner’s RV · this specific vehicle

Most popularTop rated

2019 Thor Four Winds 23U O2

Class C motorhome · Sleeps 7 · seatbelts not listed

24 ft long · 2019 · Generator · Pets allowed

Pickup: owner in Santa Ana, CA · delivers up to 100 mi★ 4.9 (32)

Why it fits Grand Canyon
  • Matches published length guidance at 14 of 14 route campgrounds that post one; confirm your campsite
  • Compact at 24 ft for tight campground loops
  • Sleeps 7
  • Pets allowed
Listed price$201/night listed · $804 for 4 nights before fees
Mileageset by the owner; not in our data
Unknownservice fees, taxes, protection, deposit

Also listed on RVshare.

Check availability on Outdoorsy
Class C motorhome: Solar-Powered, Pet Friendly, Ready-to-Go Sunshine Daydream

Outdoorsy Owner’s RV · this specific vehicle

Most popularTop rated

Solar-Powered, Pet Friendly, Ready-to-Go Sunshine Daydream

Class C motorhome · Sleeps 6 · 6 seatbelts (listed)

25 ft long · 2022 · Generator · Solar · Pets allowed

Pickup: owner in Long Beach, CA · delivers up to 25 mi★ 5.0 (22)

Why it fits Grand Canyon
  • Matches published length guidance at 13 of 14 route campgrounds that post one; confirm your campsite
  • Sleeps 6
  • Pets allowed
Listed price$195/night listed · $780 for 4 nights before fees
Mileageset by the owner; not in our data
Unknownservice fees, taxes, protection, deposit

Also listed on RVshare.

Check availability on Outdoorsy
Class C motorhome: 2019 Thor Four Winds 23U O3

Outdoorsy Owner’s RV · this specific vehicle

Most popularDelivers to you

2019 Thor Four Winds 23U O3

Class C motorhome · Sleeps 7 · seatbelts not listed

24 ft long · 2019 · Generator · Pets allowed

Pickup: owner in Santa Ana, CA · delivers up to 100 mi★ 4.7 (25)

Why it fits Grand Canyon
  • Matches published length guidance at 14 of 14 route campgrounds that post one; confirm your campsite
  • Compact at 24 ft for tight campground loops
  • Sleeps 7
  • Pets allowed
Listed price$201/night listed · $804 for 4 nights before fees
Mileageset by the owner; not in our data
Unknownservice fees, taxes, protection, deposit

Also listed on RVshare.

Check availability on Outdoorsy

Where to stay

Two or three options per overnight area. Hookups are not in our campground data, so check each listing for hookups or dry camping.

Kingman 1 night · set a start date for exact nights

  • THUNDERHEAD CAMP, listing photo
    Photo: Hipcamp listing
    THUNDERHEAD CAMPKingman · 10.4 mi · 21 min drive from the stop area · longest posted site 50 ft (listing data)Availability not shown online
    • Posts sites up to 50 ft, which matches the published length guidance for a 25 ft RV; confirm your campsite
    • Closest of these to the stop area
    Reserve on Hipcamp ↗
  • Lenny’s Resort, listing photo
    Photo: Hipcamp listing
    Lenny’s ResortWalnut Creek · 14.9 mi · 30 min drive from the stop area · longest posted site 35 ft (listing data)Availability not shown online
    • Posts sites up to 35 ft, which matches the published length guidance for a 25 ft RV; confirm your campsite
    Reserve on Hipcamp ↗
  • Golden Valley Campground, listing photo
    Photo: Hipcamp listing
    Golden Valley CampgroundGolden Valley · 17.3 mi · 30 min drive from the stop area · longest posted site 60 ft (listing data)Availability not shown online
    • Posts sites up to 60 ft, which matches the published length guidance for a 25 ft RV; confirm your campsite
    Reserve on Hipcamp ↗

4 more RV campgrounds within 20 miles in our data.

Williams 1 night · set a start date for exact nights

  • Kaibab Lake Sites and Group Areas, listing photo
    Photo: Recreation.gov listing
    Kaibab Lake Sites and Group AreasWilliams · 4.2 mi · 9 min drive from the stop area · longest posted site 62 ft (listing data)Online availability on Recreation.gov
    • Posts sites up to 62 ft, which matches the published length guidance for a 25 ft RV; confirm your campsite
    • Takes online reservations on Recreation.gov
    • Closest of these to the stop area
    • Most reviewed of these (429)
    Reserve on Recreation.gov ↗
  • White Horse Lake Campground, listing photo
    Photo: Recreation.gov listing
    White Horse Lake CampgroundWilliams · 17.3 mi · 63 min drive from the stop area · longest posted site 50 ft (listing data)Online availability on Recreation.gov
    • Posts sites up to 50 ft, which matches the published length guidance for a 25 ft RV; confirm your campsite
    • Takes online reservations on Recreation.gov
    Reserve on Recreation.gov ↗
  • Dogtown Lake Campground and Group, listing photo
    Photo: Recreation.gov listing
    Dogtown Lake Campground and GroupWilliams · 7.7 mi · 29 min drive from the stop area · longest posted site 40 ft (listing data)Online availability on Recreation.gov
    • Posts sites up to 40 ft, which matches the published length guidance for a 25 ft RV; confirm your campsite
    • Takes online reservations on Recreation.gov
    Reserve on Recreation.gov ↗

5 more RV campgrounds within 20 miles in our data.

Grand Canyon Village 2 nights · set a start date for exact nights

  • Mather Campground, listing photo
    Photo: Recreation.gov listing
    Mather CampgroundGrand Canyon · 1.6 mi · 5 min drive from the stop area · longest posted site 30 ft (listing data)Online availability on Recreation.gov
    • Posts sites up to 30 ft, which matches the published length guidance for a 25 ft RV; confirm your campsite
    • Takes online reservations on Recreation.gov
    • Closest of these to the stop area
    • Most reviewed of these (5453)
    Reserve on Recreation.gov ↗
  • North Rim Campground (Az), listing photo
    Photo: Recreation.gov listing
    North Rim Campground (Az)North Rim · 211.8 mi · 295 min drive from the stop area · longest posted site 40 ft (listing data)Online availability on Recreation.gov
    • Posts sites up to 40 ft, which matches the published length guidance for a 25 ft RV; confirm your campsite
    • Takes online reservations on Recreation.gov
    Reserve on Recreation.gov ↗
  • Desert View Campground, listing photo
    Photo: Recreation.gov listing
    Desert View CampgroundGrand Canyon · 25.4 mi · 49 min drive from the stop area · longest posted site 30 ft (listing data)Online availability on Recreation.gov
    • Posts sites up to 30 ft, which matches the published length guidance for a 25 ft RV; confirm your campsite
    • Takes online reservations on Recreation.gov
    Reserve on Recreation.gov ↗

1 more RV campgrounds within 20 miles in our data.

Costs

RV rentalFrom $436 base subtotal ($109/night × 4, lowest listed match: Cozy Affordable Family 2018 RV (Discount… on Outdoorsy)Estimate
Rental fees, insurance, mileageSet by the provider at checkout; not included above.Unpriced
Campgrounds (3 stops)Rates are shown on each booking site.Unpriced
Fuel984 road miles round trip; fuel is not estimated here.Unpriced

There is no complete trip total: only the RV base rate is known before you get a quote.

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