- Start by getting on I-15 North from downtown Las Vegas.
- Stay on I-15 North for about 120 miles (roughly 2 hours).
- Take Exit 16 for State Route 9 toward Hurricane/Zion National Park.
- After exiting, turn right onto State Route 9 East.
- Drive through Hurricane and La Verkin, staying on SR-9 East — just follow the signs for Zion.
- Continue on SR-9 East for about 20 miles until you reach the town of Springdale (the gateway town to Zion).
- Enter Zion National Park via the South Entrance in Springdale.
Total drive time: Around 2.5 hours (about 160 miles).
Roads to remember: I-15 North ➔ SR-9 East ➔ Zion South Entrance.