You could have flown to Vegas from Dallas, but where is the fun in that? You made the better choice renting a reliable and safe van from AVR. With your travel and comfort on cruise control thanks to the easy to rent AVR vans, lets focus on all the fun road trip stops along the way that will add to the excitement and keep the kids from asking, “are we there yet”.

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San Angelo (1076 miles to Vegas) Fort Concho Museum and River Walk

3 hours 57 minutes, 249 miles if starting from our AVR Dallas location via I-20w

Texas is a big state and there is no reason to rush your trip to Vegas by driving straight out of it without seeing what it has to offer. You also have the best ride and most comfortable ride possible for your trip, so take your time and enjoy the sites. San Angelo, Texas is one of the largest western cities in Texas and it offers an array of activities for the whole family. It is a great way to break up the drive through Texas, enjoy some fantastic barbecue at The Pit, and take in some historic sites with the museum or a relaxing river walk.

 

Roswell, New Mexico (774 miles to Vegas) International UFO Museum and Research Center

 

7 hours 12 minutes, 482 miles if starting from our AVR Dallas location via I-20w and US-380w

4 hours 48 minutes, 303 miles if coming from San Angelo, Texas from our previous suggested stop via US-87n and US-380w

While this does steer off the path a bit for a direct travel route to Vegas, one must be curious about aliens and UFO sightings in the past. Feed your inner curiosity for science and aliens at the one stop out of this orbit stop in Roswell, New Mexico. The International UFO Museum and Research Center has activities for the whole family that are sure to get you believing in the phenomenon. This is a must see while traveling through New Mexico. Who knows, maybe if you stay the night, you will even see your very own UFO. If you get abducted though, please make sure the aliens do not take our comfy and easy to rent AVR van! We can't have them knowing our secrets to comfort and success. All joking aside, if it was a joke because this could all be a ploy by the aliens, you have to check out this museum. It is brimming with extraterrestrial curiosity and possibilities that is sure to blow your whole family away.

Bluewater Lake State Park, New Mexico (480 miles to Vegas) State park for picnics, social distancing fun, fishing, and more

 

10 hours and 54 minutes, 734 miles if starting from our AVR Dallas location via US-287n and I\-40w

4 hours and 33 minutes, 300 miles if coming from Roswell, New Mexico from our previous suggested stop via US Hwy 285n and I-40w

Time to kick the relaxation and family time up a notch with this next travel stop suggestion. We at AVR know how safe and comfortable our vans are, but everyone needs some outdoors time and a nice scenic walk. That is exactly what Bluewater Lake State Park has in store for your whole family or crew. Take walks along scenic trails, set up an impromptu picnic that's perfect for social distancing, fish on the lake for your dinner or sport, or just lay down and let the sweet scent of nature take your stress away. This is the perfect over half-way spot to really relax from all the traveling or even a previous adventure.  Plus, Vegas is a big city with all the traits of one and more, so take this time to go off the grid a bit with some relaxing nature time. This stop will have the whole family well rested and relaxed for the last part of the journey to Vegas.

 

Hoover Dam, Nevada (38 miles from Vegas) Great scenic stop to avoid traffic congestion

 

17 hours and 11 minutes, 1,175 miles, if starting from our AVR Dallas location via US-287n and I-40w

 6 hours and 50 minutes, 453 miles if coming from Bluewater Lake State Park from our previous suggested stop via I-40w

 There is no reason to rush towards Vegas now that you are in the home stretch, especially when the Hoover Dam is right on the way. I know, you are almost there and the safety and comfort of the AVR van is just too hard to leave until you get to Vegas, but this stop is totally worth it. Traffic is usually backed up or congested depending upon the day of the week and time, so take the opportunity to dodge it by going for a day trip to the Hoover Dam. Vegas comes alive at night and never sleeps, so do not feel rushed at all. Located right as you enter the state lines of Nevada, this is a must-see site that boasts one of the most breath-taking views of the Colorado river. Take the time to stretch your legs, have a bite to eat, and enjoy the view. This pit-stop will not only beat the traffic, it will get the whole family or crew fired up for the last bit of driving to Vegas. Viva Las Vegas!

 Life isn't always about the destination, the journey counts too. Here at AVR, we believe that your journey should be just as fun, safe, and comfortable as your destination. With the help of these suggested stops and our easy to rent AVR vans, we strive to deliver just that. You already have the best in the business in terms of comfort and safety driving wise, but that will not stop AVR from pushing the bar even higher. Thank you for choosing AVR.

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