9 days in Mesquite & Las Vegas Itinerary

Mesquite is a city in Clark County, Nevada, United States, adjacent to the Arizona state line and northeast of Las Vegas on Interstate 15. Step out of Mesquite to go to Grand Canyon National Park and see Lava Falls, which is approximately 1h 45 min away.

To see reviews, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Mesquite trip planner.

San Francisco to Mesquite is an approximately 10-hour car ride. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from San Francisco to Mesquite due to the time zone difference. In October in Mesquite, expect temperatures between 78°F during the day and 52°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Las Vegas.

Nicknamed the "Entertainment Capital of the World," Las Vegas sits in the middle of a desert in the southern section of Nevada.

Venture out of the city with trips to Boulder City (Winged Figures of the Republic Statues & Hoover Dam). There's more to do: take in breathtaking views at Hoover Dam Bypass.

For photos, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Las Vegas route builder tool.

Traveling by car from Mesquite to Las Vegas takes 1.5 hours. The time zone difference moving from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST) is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Mesquite in October, plan for a bit warmer nights in Las Vegas, with lows around 60°F. On the 17th (Mon), you'll travel back home.