The Ultimate 30-Team NBA Road Trip

by user Roblefko

This is for anyone who has a lot of free time during the upcoming NBA season, and wishes to visit each NBA arena. Beginning with Seattle at the KeyArena and ending in Miami at the American Airlines Arena, this guide takes you through 9,516.1 miles, 1,007 hours and 31 minutes, and 29 stadiums (the Lakers and Clippers play in the same arena).

Longest Ride: 877.2 Miles (Denver to Dallas)

Shortest Ride: 10.4 miles (New York City to New Jersey)

Seattle to Portland

After watching the Seattle Supersonics at the KeyArena in Seattle, the road trip begins!

Distance: 172.8 miles
Approximate Travel Time: 2 hours 45 mins
Destination: Rose Garden Arena (Portland Trail Blazers)

Sports Travel Guide: Portland Sports Travel Guide
City Travel Guide: Portland
Directions: Yahoo

Portland to Sacramento

Distance: 575.4 miles
Approximate Travel Time: 7 hours 59 mins
Destination: ARCO Arena (Sacramento Kings)

Sports Travel Guide: Sacramento Sports Travel Guide
City Travel Guide: Sacramento
Directions: Yahoo

Sacramento to Oakland

Distance: 91.4 miles
Approximate Travel Time: 1 hour 22 mins
Destination: Oakland Arena (Golden State Warriors)

Sports Travel Guide: Oakland Sports Travel Guide
City Travel Guide: Oakland
Directions: Yahoo

Oakland to Los Angeles

Distance: 366.5 miles
Approximate Travel Time: 5 hours 4 mins
Destination: Staples Center (Los Angeles Lakers/Los Angeles Clippers)

Sports Travel Guide: Los Angeles Sports Travel Guide
City Travel Guide: Los Angeles
Directions: Yahoo

Los Angeles to Phoenix

Distance: 374.5 miles
Approximate Travel Time: 5 hours 8 mins
Destination: US Airways Center (Phoenix Suns)

Sports Travel Guide: Phoenix Sports Travel Guide
City Travel Guide: Phoenix
Directions: Yahoo

Phoenix to Salt Lake City

Distance: 663.3 miles
Approximate Travel Time: 10 hours 57 mins
Destination: Delta Center (Utah Jazz)

Sports Travel Guide: Salt Lake City Sports Travel Guide
City Travel Guide: Salt Lake City
Directions: Yahoo

Salt Lake City to Denver

Distance: 534.1 miles
Approximate Travel Time: 7 hours 17 mins
Destination: Pepsi Center (Denver Nuggets)

Sports Travel Guide: Denver Sports Travel Guide
City Travel Guide: Denver
Directions: Yahoo

Denver to Dallas

Distance: 877.2 miles
Approximate Travel Time: 12 hours 15 mins
Destination: American Airlines Center (Dallas Mavericks)

Sports Travel Guide: Dallas Sports Travel Guide
City Travel Guide: Dallas
Directions: Yahoo

Dallas to San Antonio

Distance: 271.5 miles
Approximate Travel Time: 4 hours 6 mins
Destination: AT&T Center (San Antonio Spurs)

Sports Travel Guide: San Antonio Sports Travel Guide
City Travel Guide: San Antonio
Directions: Yahoo

San Antonio to Houston

Distance: 195.2 miles
Approximate Travel Time: 2 hours 57 mins
Destination: Toyota Center (Houston Rockets)

Sports Travel Guide: Houston Sports Travel Guide
City Travel Guide: Houston
Directions: Yahoo

Houston to New Orleans

Distance: 346.8 miles
Approximate Travel Time: 5 hours 53 mins
Destination: New Orleans Arena (New Orleans Hornets)

Sports Travel Guide: New Orleans Sports Travel Guide
City Travel Guide: New Orleans
Directions: Yahoo

New Orleans to Memphis

Distance: 393.1 miles
Approximate Travel Time: 5 hours 44 mins
Destination: FedExForum (Memphis Grizzlies)

Sports Travel Guide: Memphis Sports Travel Guide
City Travel Guide: Memphis
Directions: Yahoo

Memphis to Indianapolis

Distance: 464.5 miles
Approximate Travel Time: 6 hours 24 mins
Destination: Conseco Fieldhouse (Indiana Pacers)

Sports Travel Guide: Indianapolis Sports Travel Guide
City Travel Guide: Indianapolis
Directions: Yahoo

Indianapolis to Chicago

Distance: 184.0 miles
Approximate Travel Time: 2 hours 51 mins
Destination: United Center (Chicago Bulls)

Sports Travel Guide: Chicago Sports Travel Guide
City Travel Guide: Chicago
Directions: Yahoo

Chicago to Minneapolis

Distance: 407.8 miles
Approximate Travel Time: 5 hours 54 mins
Destination: Target Center (Minnesota Timberwolves)

Sports Travel Guide: Minneapolis Sports Travel Guide
City Travel Guide: Minneapolis
Directions: Yahoo

Minneapolis to Milwaukee

Distance: 338.6 miles
Approximate Travel Time: 4 hours 44 mins
Destination: Bradley Center (Milwaukee Bucks)

Sports Travel Guide: Milwaukee Sports Travel Guide
City Travel Guide: Milwaukee
Directions: Yahoo

Milwaukee to Detroit

Distance: 396.9 miles
Approximate Travel Time: 5 hours 59 mins
Destination: The Palace of Auburn Hills (Detroit Pistons)

Sports Travel Guide: Detroit Sports Travel Guide
City Travel Guide: Detroit
Directions: Yahoo

Detroit to Cleveland

Distance: 199.2 miles
Approximate Travel Time: 2 hours 54 mins
Destination: Quicken Loans Arena (Cleveland Cavaliers)

Sports Travel Guide: Cleveland Sports Travel Guide
City Travel Guide: Cleveland
Directions: Yahoo

Cleveland to Toronto

Distance: 291.7 miles
Approximate Travel Time: 4 hours 46 mins
Destination: Air Canada Centre (Toronto Raptors)

Sports Travel Guide: Toronto Sports Travel Guide
City Travel Guide: Toronto
Yahoo

Toronto to Boston

Distance: 591.3 miles
Approximate Travel Time: 9 hours 11 mins
Destination: TD Banknorth Garden (Boston Celtics)

Sports Travel Guide: Boston Sports Travel Guide
City Travel Guide: Boston
Yahoo

Boston to New York City

Distance: 213.3 miles
Approximate Travel Time: 3 hours 22 mins
Destination: Madison Square Garden (New York Knicks)

Sports Travel Guide: New York City Sports Travel Guide
City Travel Guide: New York City
Yahoo

New York City to East Rutherford, NJ

Distance: 10.4 miles
Approximate Travel Time: 17 mins
Destination: Continental Airlines Arena (New Jersey Nets)

Sports Travel Guide: New Jersey Sports Travel Guide
City Travel Guide: New Jersey
Directions: Yahoo

East Rutherford, NJ to Philadelphia

Distance: 98.3 miles
Approximate Travel Time: 1 hour 32 mins
Destination: Wachovia Center (Philadelphia 76ers)

Sports Travel Guide: Philadelphia Sports Travel Guide
City Travel Guide: Philadelphia
Directions: Yahoo

Philadelphia to Washington D.C.

Distance: 138.6 miles
Approximate Travel Time: 2 hours 18 mins
Destination: Verizon Center (Washington Wizards)

Sports Travel Guide: Washington, D.C. Sports Travel Guide
City Travel Guide: Washington, D.C.
Directions: Yahoo

Washington D.C. to Charlotte

Distance: 405.3 miles
Approximate Travel Time: 6 hours 28 mins
Destination: Charlotte Bobcats Arena (Charlotte Bobcats)

Sports Travel Guide: Charlotte Sports Travel Guide
City Travel Guide: Charlotte
Directions: Yahoo

Charlotte to Atlanta

Distance: 241.6 miles
Approximate Travel Time: 3 hours 38 mins
Destination: Philips Arena (Atlanta Hawks)

Sports Travel Guide: Atlanta Sports Travel Guide
City Travel Guide: Atlanta
Directions: Yahoo

Atlanta to Orlando

Distance: 440.4 miles
Approximate Travel Time: 6 hours 53 mins
Destination: TD Waterhouse Center (Orlando Magic)

Sports Travel Guide: Orlando Sports Travel Guide
City Travel Guide: Orlando
Directions: Yahoo

Orlando to Miami

Distance: 232.4 miles
Approximate Travel Time: 3 hours 44 mins
Destination: American Airlines Arena (Miami Heat)

Sports Travel Guide: Miami Sports Travel Guide
City Travel Guide: Miami
Directions: Yahoo

Davis21wylieMVP

1133 days ago

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Wow. Great work, Rob.

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Manny StilesMajor Leaguer

1133 days ago

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That's beautiful man!

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Manny StilesMajor Leaguer

1133 days ago

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I found a glitch in your plan... You may wanna split the trip from Denver to Dallas with a stop in OKC... the Hornets are only playing 5 home games in New Orleans, so that would make this trip a logistical nightmare (more so) Then go from Houston to Memphis, I guess...

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RoblefkoLegend

1133 days ago

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thanks Manny. Ill consider taht advice if i end up quitting my job, taking a four month vacation, and getting enough money to afford this trip. Until then, its New Orleans.

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Manny StilesMajor Leaguer

1133 days ago

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I say do both Nawlins and Okie City!!! (It's not called a "vacation" if you've quit your job)

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JoebookRed-Shirting

1133 days ago

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It's a hell of a ride from Miami back to Seattle... great job on this.

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I am a cpcpMajor Leaguer

1133 days ago

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I'm curious to chech the NBA schedule to see how many days this would take (or even if it would fit in the season, how many times you'd see each team, etc. That would be so sweet...

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M.SmithSoccer Kid

1133 days ago

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i am salivating. i need a rag.

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Manny StilesMajor Leaguer

1133 days ago

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well, I'll give you a tip... when you go from Phoenix to Salt Lake City, break east off of 89 to 160 near Tuba City, AZ, then take 191 up to Provo, it's a much sweeter trip and faster (I've driven there both ways, take my suggestion)!!! You'll go through Monument Valley, Canyonlands Nat'l Park, Arches Nat'l Park and Moab instead of plain, flat-ass barrenland on the 15... Rob already hates me for the OKC comment =)

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RoblefkoLegend

1133 days ago

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ha, i dont hate you...but bc of that comment, i think you should add some info to the Phoenix Sports Travel Guide.

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Manny StilesMajor Leaguer

1133 days ago

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Ha! I already have (and will add to it pertinently again some time!)

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Anonymous Fanatic #1

1132 days ago

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Ironically, or not, you used my image of the Bradley Center, I commented that in the wiki. Nice work with this. Your choice of going to Minneapolis and then back to Milwaukee is a little odd, but in all reality there isn't another way to go.

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Anonymous Fanatic #2

540 days ago

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:'( :'( It's only a dream 4 me :'( :'(

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