The Best Scenic McLaren Drives Near Las Vegas

Six routes within a day of the Strip — each with its own character, best car, and best time to go.

Red Rock Canyon Scenic Byway

Canyon roads, golden-hour light

17 miles — about 30 min each way

Who it's for

First-time renters · Photographers · Couples

What you'll get

Best car: McLaren 570S
Paved 13-mile scenic loop
Photo pull-offs along the route
Closest scenic drive to the Strip

Best time: Early morning or golden hour, before the heat

Park fee: $20/vehicle

One-way loop — no turning back once you enter.

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Hoover Dam

Desert highway, engineering icon

~35 miles — about 45 min each way

Who it's for

History fans · Easy cruising · Couples

What you'll get

Best car: McLaren 570GT
Paved highway the entire way
Overlooks above Lake Mead
Briefly crosses into Arizona — fine on US highways

Best time: Late afternoon, return at sunset

Park fee: None for the drive

No park fee to view the dam from the road; the visitor center tour is a separate paid ticket.

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Valley of Fire State Park

Crimson sandstone, golden hour

~55 miles — about 1 hour each way

Who it's for

Photographers · Couples · First-time renters

What you'll get

Best car: McLaren 570GT
Paved park roads throughout
Some of the best photo stops near Vegas
Nevada's oldest state park

Best time: Sunrise or sunset, for the deepest red in the rock

Park fee: $15/vehicle (out-of-state rate)

The west entrance has limited weekday hours through 2026 — use the east entrance via SR-169. Round trip runs about 110 miles, roughly 10 miles over your daily allowance (~$75 in extra mileage).

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Mount Charleston

Desert floor to pine forest

~39 miles — 45-60 min each way

Who it's for

Cooler air · Scenic-drive purists · Couples

What you'll get

Best car: McLaren 570S
Switchback climb on NV-157
Often 20-30°F cooler at the summit
A completely different kind of drive from the desert routes

Best time: Midday, when the temperature contrast is greatest

Park fee: None for the drive

No park fee for the scenic drive itself.

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Blue Diamond

A quiet detour on the way to Red Rock

About 20 min from the Strip

Who it's for

Extending a Red Rock run · Couples

What you'll get

Best car: McLaren 570S
Paved roads throughout
Easily combined with Red Rock Canyon for a longer loop

Best time: Same window as Red Rock Canyon

Park fee: None

No separate park fee.

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Death Valley National Park

The most open road near Las Vegas

~120 miles — about 2 hours each way

Who it's for

Full-day trips · Performance-focused drivers

What you'll get

Best car: McLaren 570S
Long, empty straightaways
The most dramatic contrast to the Strip
Best October through April — summer heat is extreme

Best time: Cooler months; start early if visiting in summer

Park fee: $30/vehicle (7-day pass)

Fee is valid for 7 days. Round trip runs about 240 miles — roughly 140 miles over your daily allowance (~$1,050 in extra mileage) — so call ahead to talk through options before you book. Bring extra water and fuel up before you go.

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Compare All Six Drives

Drive	Distance / Time	Best Car	Best For	Park Fee
Red Rock Canyon Scenic Byway	17 miles — about 30 min each way	570S	First-time renters	$20/vehicle
Hoover Dam	~35 miles — about 45 min each way	570GT	History fans	None for the drive
Valley of Fire State Park	~55 miles — about 1 hour each way	570GT	Photographers	$15/vehicle (out-of-state rate)
Mount Charleston	~39 miles — 45-60 min each way	570S	Cooler air	None for the drive
Blue Diamond	About 20 min from the Strip	570S	Extending a Red Rock run	None
Death Valley National Park	~120 miles — about 2 hours each way	570S	Full-day trips	$30/vehicle (7-day pass)

Red Rock Canyon, Hoover Dam, Mount Charleston, and Blue Diamond all fit comfortably within your 100-mile daily allowance. Valley of Fire and Death Valley run over it round trip — see the notes above for the extra mileage cost. Ready to pick a route?

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