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helmethead
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Sep 04, 2014

South Rim to Bryce

Hi, everyone. Just joined this forum --- looks like a wealth of great information to be found.

Just wondering if any of you can help with this. I understand that the drive between the South Rim of the Grand Canyon and Bryce Canyon National Park takes 6 hours. But does that include the "normal" kinds of stops for gas, leg-stretching, etc., or is it straight driving? I've been having trouble getting a handle on that.

Also, is it a relatively easy drive in an RV, or are any parts of it white-knuckle switchbacks or otherwise hairy?

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. We're hoping to do this drive in one go (as opposed to staying somewhere overnight en route) but we're not sure if that is feasible.

Thanks!

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  • I just checked Google maps, and it all depends on which way you want to go. Shortest route is to east at about 280 miles, but I believe that you man not be comfortable on some of the back roads that it choose.
    Through Tuba City and using the bridge at the dam to 89 is about 320 miles, but it maybe an easier route for you.
    Maybe some on who has traveled these roads could help you more.
  • Find out how many miles, and divide by 50. That's how much time it will take with stops for gas, potty stops, etc.