Getting to the Grand Canyon West Skywalk
Routes to the Skywalk
Measured by road, the Skywalk is nearly 130 miles (210 km) from Las Vegas. In a straight line, the distance from Las Vegas is about 75 miles (121 km) east. Kingman, Arizona, the nearest city with more than 10,000 people, lies about 50 miles (80 km) south of the Skywalk.
A car trip from Peach Springs, Arizona, covers about 2 hours.
| Starting point | Distance | Travel time |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas, by car | Nearly 130 miles (210 km) | Not stated |
| Las Vegas, straight line | About 75 miles (121 km) east | Not stated |
| Kingman, Arizona | About 50 miles (80 km) south | Not stated |
| Peach Springs, Arizona | Not stated | About 2 hours by car |
| Diamond Bar Road, from Grand Canyon West to County Highway 25 | 20 miles (32 km) southwest | Not stated |
Values repeat the distances listed in the table above.
| Item | Value (miles) |
|---|---|
| Las Vegas, by car | 130 |
| Las Vegas, straight line | 75 |
| Kingman | 50 |
| Diamond Bar Road | 20 |
- Nearly 130 miles (210 km)Drive from Las Vegas
- About 2 hoursDrive from Peach Springs
Driving from Las Vegas and Kingman
Highway 93 is named as the route for both approaches. The Skywalk can be reached from Las Vegas, Nevada, to the north, or from Kingman to the south, with Highway 93 used in each case.
The route from Las Vegas and the route from Kingman meet near Diamond Bar Road, which leads southwest from the site. The Las Vegas approach comes from the north, while Kingman lies about 50 miles (80 km) to the south.
Diamond Bar Road
Between Grand Canyon West and County Highway 25 near Meadview, Diamond Bar Road covers 20 miles (32 km) heading southwest. The routes from Las Vegas and Kingman meet near this road.
- Length: 20 miles (32 km)
- Direction: southwest from Grand Canyon West
- End point: County Highway 25 near Meadview
- Junction: the routes from Las Vegas and Kingman converge near this road
Entry and directions
Entry to the Grand Canyon West area requires a tour package purchase. The cost ranges from $29 to $109 per person.
The site is listed at 5001 E. Diamond Bar Road in Meadview, AZ 86444, and that listing is used for directions.
- Entry requirement: a tour package purchase, required to enter the Grand Canyon West area
- Price range: $29–109 per person, in US dollars
- Address for directions: 5001 E. Diamond Bar Road, Meadview, AZ 86444
Tours and activities
Air options
Grand Canyon West Airport offers air taxi flights from Las Vegas. The Skywalk attraction lies immediately north of the airport.
Las Vegas is also the starting point for helicopter flights to the canyon rim.
- Air taxi: offered from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon West Airport
- Helicopter: flights from Las Vegas to the canyon rim
- Skywalk: immediately north of Grand Canyon West Airport
Seasons and roads
Arizona's northern third is a higher-altitude plateau with cold winters and mild summers. Across the state, the climate remains semiarid to arid.
- Northern Arizona: a higher-altitude plateau with cold winters and mild summers
- Statewide climate: semiarid to arid
- Road: paved in 2014
- Monsoon season: downpours often cause flash floods, which can turn deadly
Getting there questions
How far is the Skywalk from Las Vegas?
By car it is nearly 130 miles (210 km) from Las Vegas. In a straight line it is about 75 miles (121 km) east of the city.
Which highway serves the approach from Kingman?
Highway 93 is the route named for the Kingman approach, and Kingman lies about 50 miles (80 km) south of the Skywalk.
How long does the car trip from Peach Springs take?
The car trip from Peach Springs, Arizona, takes about 2 hours.
Is there an airport near the Skywalk?
Grand Canyon West Airport offers air taxi flights from Las Vegas and lies south of the Skywalk attraction.
Does Las Vegas have helicopter flights to the rim?
Yes. Las Vegas is the starting point for helicopter flights to the canyon rim.
Which address is used for directions?
The site is listed at 5001 E. Diamond Bar Road in Meadview, AZ 86444.
Where does Diamond Bar Road end?
It ends at County Highway 25 near Meadview, after running 20 miles (32 km) southwest from Grand Canyon West.
What does entry to the Grand Canyon West area cost?
Entry requires a tour package purchase, priced between $29 and $109 per person.
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