Jordan is a superb road-trip country: compact, well signposted, and stitched together by three great roads. Pair any route with our trip planner.
The definitive first-timer route: capital, wonder, desert, and a float.
| From | To | Driving time | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amman | Madaba & Mount Nebo | ~45 min | Mosaics + Promised Land views |
| Mount Nebo | Petra (Wadi Musa) | ~2 h 45 min | Desert Highway |
| Petra | Wadi Rum | ~1 h 45 min | Book camp ahead |
| Wadi Rum | Dead Sea | ~3 h 45 min | Dead Sea Highway |
| Dead Sea | Amman / airport | ~1 h | Perfect final stop |
Don’t miss: Sunset in Wadi Rum followed by a Dead Sea float within 24 hours.
The 5,000-year-old trade road — scenic and deeply historic.
| From | To | Driving time | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amman | Madaba | ~40 min | Mosaic map |
| Madaba | Wadi Mujib | ~1 h | Canyon view |
| Mujib | Karak Castle | ~1 h | Crusader castle |
| Karak | Dana village | ~1 h 15 min | Canyon rim stay |
| Dana | Petra | ~1 h 25 min | Arrive for dawn |
Don’t miss: Watching the light change over Wadi Dana from the village terraces.