Southwest Road Trip Itinerary – Phoenix, Sedona, Antelope Canyon, Zion, Valley of Fire & Las Vegas
Updated 2026 – Southwest road trip itinerary and photography guide
This Southwest road trip started in Phoenix, Arizona and ended in Las Vegas, Nevada, with stops in Sedona, Page, Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, Zion National Park, and Valley of Fire.
We like to fly into one city, take a road trip through several locations, and fly home from somewhere different, and the Southwest is perfect for this kind of travel.
This guide brings together the full trip along with photography tips, travel advice, and lessons learned along the way.
Southwest Road Trip Route
This was the route for our Southwest road trip through Arizona, Utah, and Nevada. This itinerary works well for anyone planning a trip that includes Sedona, Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, Zion National Park, Valley of Fire, and Las Vegas.
Sedona Arizona Photography Guide
Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend Photography Guide
Page Arizona to Zion National Park Road Trip
Zion National Park Photography Guide
Valley of Fire and Las Vegas Road Trip
Las Vegas Trip and Wedding
This route works especially well for photographers, because it includes some of the best landscape photography locations in the Southwest.
We like to fly into one city, take a road trip through several destinations, and fly home from another location. Starting in Phoenix and ending in Las Vegas made it easy to see multiple national parks and photography locations in one trip.
Southwest Road Trip Stops Included in This Guide
This trip includes:
Sonoran Desert near Phoenix
Sedona red rock country
Antelope Canyon in Page Arizona
Horseshoe Bend overlook
Zion National Park in Utah
Valley of Fire in Nevada
Las Vegas Nevada
These locations make one of the best Southwest road trip routes for travel and photography.