📷 Photo by MJ Tangonan on UnsplashRoad trips from Austin
3 road trips that start in or near Austin, from 3 to 7 days, each with a stop-by-stop itinerary, distances and campsites along the way.
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Texas Hill Country on US-290: LBJ country, Luckenbach and wildflowers
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Swimming holes and granite domes in the Texas Hill Country
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Maple canyons, rock art and desert mountains – by camper from Austin through the Hill Country to Big Bend
| Route | Suggested days | Distance | Driving | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Hill Country on US-290: LBJ country, Luckenbach and wildflowers | 3 | 147 mi | 2 h 37 min | 9 |
| Swimming holes and granite domes in the Texas Hill Country | 3 | 174 mi | 3 h 07 min | 6 |
| Maple canyons, rock art and desert mountains – by camper from Austin through the Hill Country to Big Bend | 7 | 567 mi | 10 h 07 min | 11 |
FAQs
What are the best road trips from Austin?
Popular routes starting in or near Austin: Texas Hill Country on US-290: LBJ country, Luckenbach and wildflowers, Swimming holes and granite domes in the Texas Hill Country and Maple canyons, rock art and desert mountains – by camper from Austin through the Hill Country to Big Bend.
Is there a short road trip from Austin?
The shortest is Texas Hill Country on US-290: LBJ country, Luckenbach and wildflowers: 3 days, about 147 mi.
What is the longest road trip from Austin?
The longest is Maple canyons, rock art and desert mountains – by camper from Austin through the Hill Country to Big Bend: 7 days, about 567 mi with 11 stops.