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      04-06-2010, 04:08 PM   #1
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Salt Lake City to Vegas

Hey Guys,

Really off topic and don't know anyone to ask so thought to post this here...

I'm visiting the US currently and staying in SLC for business. My friend and I are thinking of driving from SLC to Vegas. Google tells me it's a 6hr 30m trip.

Unfortunately I'm not in my 135i but a Ford Explorer rental...

Is it worth the effort for the weekend (flights are around 400 USD each)?

And how strict are speed limits over here? Looks like there is a lot of long stretches of nothing out there...

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      04-06-2010, 08:24 PM   #2
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That's a pretty long, rather boring interstate ride for a weekend. Instead, you might want to investigate some of the sights in southern Utah such as Bryce, Zion & other national parks.

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depends on what you're looking for.

Vegas is a lot of fun if you're into gambling, drinking, hookers, neon lights, and a city that never sleeps and theres always a party going on somewhere.

If you are looking for something more outdoors where you can see sights or go hiking, there are probably better places closer to SLC that you can go.
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      04-07-2010, 05:18 AM   #4
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If you've never been to Vegas, then you should definitely go. I'll be there this weekend! I recommend you fly. I'm willing to bet those 6 1/2 hours will be rather boring should you choose to drive. The flight is probably only about an hour! Not to mention that once you get to Vegas, you won't even need a car.
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If you have never been, GO! Whether or not your into the rock star life style, Vegas is an adventure, something you should do once. Dont drive, that will be 14 wasted hours. You should be able to find flights for under $300. But definitely go, you wont be disappointed.
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      04-07-2010, 07:55 AM   #6
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I've not made that exact drive but I have driven between Denver and Vegas a few times. Utah and Northern Nevada are petty sparsely populated and the official speed limits last I went through there were 70 or 75MPH so you can make pretty good legal time.

There are long stretches of nothing out there, though it can be quite pretty as you cross through the edge of Arizona. I've seen serious extra legal speeds out there but a medium police presence as well. If speed is of the essence, I'd suggest a good radar/laser detector and keep an eye out for aircraft as well.

As for Vegas, it's probably a must see no matter what you are into. It has pretty much everything you can think of and it's edging into off season so the deals should start picking up there.

Have fun!
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Let's see, I live in SLC and have driven nearly to vegas a time or two.

The route is easy, the cops are few, and it's decent country. Southern and Northern Utah are gorgeous. Central Utah is pretty damn boring. I'd much rather do it in a different car, but it's worth the drive.

$400 for a flight seems high. I was just pricing them at $120 round trip. For $120 I fly, for $400, I'd probably drive.

FWIW, I know quite a few of us have made that exact drive in 5.5 hours or less. One guy got just under 5, but he was, uh, lucky.
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I drive slow...Took me a little over 6 hours
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It's not that bad of a drive. Do 10 mph over the limit and you should be safe. On empty stretches feel free to go faster, and it should take more than 6 hours.
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Defn go to Vegas, no place on earth like it.
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Thanks guys,

We've decided to drive there and make a road trip out of it. With 2 of us we'll share the driving and chatting (sleeping).

I've been to vegas before but not with the 'boys' so I'm thinking it'll be a different experience

Yeah, with the flights costing $400 we'll save some extra $$ that we can spend there.

Cheers!
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If you wait 8 days, you'll run into MFest down in Las Vegas. Lots of people from Utah are driving down. Maybe you'll find a caravan
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Many hotels will give you 2night/3day flight/stay packages for $300/person.
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Let's see, I live in SLC and have driven nearly to vegas a time or two.

The route is easy, the cops are few, and it's decent country. Southern and Northern Utah are gorgeous. Central Utah is pretty damn boring. I'd much rather do it in a different car, but it's worth the drive.

$400 for a flight seems high. I was just pricing them at $120 round trip. For $120 I fly, for $400, I'd probably drive.

FWIW, I know quite a few of us have made that exact drive in 5.5 hours or less. One guy got just under 5, but he was, uh, lucky.
I think you need to get your ticket a few weeks in advance to get those deals.
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I did this drive last year in the 135i, from Laguna Beach to Ogden, through Vegas. As stated, the western parts of Utah are really pretty, but the central part is pretty boring. Last year they were testing a stretch of the interstate at either 80 or 85, which was nice. I think I averaged about 87 for the whole drive, with the V1. If you have any interest in hitting Vegas, I'd drive, but then I drive for fun and fly for business.
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Yeah, its worth it. You'll probably be driving between 80 and 100 most of the way. Ball out.
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I've done that exact drive a couple of times. Its actually a pretty fun drive, nice scenes. In Vegas, or close to Vegas, I drive speed limit. In Utah I drive pedal to the metal they are so chilled with tickets out there. I got pulled over doing 100+ and he wrote me for 85 in a 70 i think and ticket was only $140 with no points

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