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Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Austin to Galveston. If you're planning a road trip to Galveston, you can research locations to stop along the way. Traveling with a dog or cat? View pet-friendly stops between Austin and Galveston. Camping along the way? View RV campgrounds between Austin and Galveston. Find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on the most talked about places recommended by Trippy members.
10:00 am start in Austin
drive for about 38 minutes
10:38 am Bastrop
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 11:38 am
drive for about 60 minutes
12:38 pm Weimar (Texas)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 1:38 pm
drive for about 40 minutes
2:18 pm Sealy
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 3:18 pm
drive for about 59 minutes
4:17 pm Houston Galleria
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 5:17 pm
drive for about 46 minutes
6:03 pm Kemah
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 7:03 pm
drive for about 36 minutes
7:39 pm arrive in Galveston
eat at Fisherman's Wharf
driving ≈ 4.5 hours
Your starting point is Austin, Texas.
You can enter an exact street address if you want to get precise directions, but this is optional.
Since there are only 2 travelers, we assume you're driving 1 car. You can adjust the number of people traveling at the top. We assume a maximum of 4 passengers per car, but you can change the number of cars to fit your situation.
Bastrop
Weimar (Texas)
Sealy
Houston Galleria (8 mentions)
Kemah (3 answers)
Space Center Houston (3 mentions)
Your final destination is Galveston, Texas.
You can enter the exact street address of your destination, but this is optional.
Need some recommendations on somewhere to get food?
Trippy members suggest Fisherman's Wharf, which was mentioned 2 times.
Want to research more popular restaurants in Galveston? Click the blue button below.
This section could be endless, so rather than trying to suggest every local activity or attraction, we'll leave it open-ended.
Of course, Trippy is the perfect place to ask questions because there's an entire community of travelers talking to each other and sharing tips and advice. Trippy is where you can get answers personalized for your tastes, budgets, trip dates & more!
For example, here are some questions people have asked about Galveston. Click on any question to see answers from the community!
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What is your favorite restaurant in Galveston? (5 answers)
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Cruises effected by hurricane (2 answers)
Paula from asked:
places to stay (1 answer)
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Yes, even this step is optional, because if you're on vacation who wants the trip to end? It's okay, you can start planning your next trip!
Want to plan the trip back? Get the reverse directions for a Galveston to Austin drive, or go to the main page to plan a new road trip.
Looking for ideas for more destinations within driving distance of Austin? Try searching for places within 3.5 hours of Austin.
You can also compare the travel time if you're flying or driving by calculating the distance from Austin to Galveston. Or get a full Austin to Galveston flight plan.
Don't forget about exploring your own hometown with a staycation. You can also find some cool day trips or get away for a weekend. Maybe try typing in a faraway location like London, Hong Kong, or Sydney, and get inspired for your dream trip around the world.
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