Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Baltimore to Houston. If you're planning a road trip to Houston, you can research locations to stop along the way. Make sure you check road conditions to double check the weather. Traveling with a dog or cat? Find pet-friendly stops. Camping along the way? Search for RV campgrounds. Find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on the most talked about places recommended by Trippy members.
10:00 am start in Baltimore
drive for about 3 hours
1:06 pm Charlottesville
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 2:06 pm
drive for about 2 hours
4:03 pm Roanoke
stay overnight and leave the next day around 10:00 am
day 1 driving ≈ 5 hours
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10:00 am leave from Roanoke
drive for about 4 hours
2:00 pm Asheville
stay for about 2 hours
and leave at 4:00 pm
drive for about 4 hours
7:49 pm Chattanooga
stay overnight and leave the next day around 11:00 am
day 2 driving ≈ 8 hours
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11:00 am leave from Chattanooga
drive for about 2.5 hours
1:16 pm Birmingham (Alabama)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 2:16 pm
drive for about 2.5 hours
4:33 pm Meridian
stay overnight and leave the next day around 10:00 am
day 3 driving ≈ 4.5 hours
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10:00 am leave from Meridian
drive for about 4 hours
1:55 pm Baton Rouge
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 2:55 pm
drive for about 4.5 hours
7:18 pm arrive in Houston
eat at Uchi
stay at Hotel ZaZa
day 4 driving ≈ 8.5 hours
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Charlottesville (17 answers)
Monticello (2 mentions)
questions about Charlottesville:
Any recommendations for hikes, good food and wine for a long-weekend trip?
Trip with husband
Roanoke (25 answers)
questions about Roanoke:
What is your favorite restaurant in Roanoke?
Asheville (83 answers)
Biltmore Estate (13 mentions)
Wicked Weed Brewing (6 mentions)
Highland Brewing Company (4 mentions)
Wedge Brewing Company (2 mentions)
restaurants around Asheville:
Tupelo Honey Cafe
Wedge Brewing Co
French Broad Chocolate Lounge
Cúrate
Asheville Brewing Company
questions about Asheville:
Short weekend in Asheville
Dining and lodging on a budget?
Bachelorette Party
Where to stay and what to do in Asheville N. Carolina?
Things to do and places to eat/drink during girls weekend?
Chattanooga (32 answers)
Ruby Falls (5 mentions)
Rock City (3 mentions)
Tennessee Aquarium (2 mentions)
Creative Discovery Museum (2 mentions)
Lookout Mountain (2 mentions)
questions about Chattanooga:
Is April a good month to visit Chattanooga?
Activities in Chattanooga for families with active kids
Birmingham (Alabama) (43 answers)
questions about Birmingham (Alabama):
where is a safe hotel to stay in birmingham, al
Entertainment for a large group of customers in Birmingham?
locate a good breakfast or coffee shop on the west side of Birmingham
Meridian (3 answers)
Baton Rouge (23 answers)
Chelsea's Cafe (4 mentions)
The Varsity Theatre (3 mentions)
questions about Baton Rouge:
Great music spots in Baton Rouge?
What is your favorite restaurant in Baton Rouge?
Must Eats in Baton Rouge?
Are you going straight to a hotel, or looking for a vacation rental or Airbnb?
The best resource on neighborhoods, areas, and hotels is the Trippy page on where to stay in Houston.
If you're looking for a quick answer, you can check out Hotel ZaZa, which was mentioned 4 times on Trippy.
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Need some recommendations on somewhere to get food?
Trippy members suggest Uchi, which was mentioned 10 times.
Here are some more restaurants people talk about:
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This section could be endless, so rather than trying to suggest every local activity or attraction, we'll leave it open-ended.
These are some of the places people talk about on Trippy:
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!
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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 Houston to Baltimore drive, or go to the main page to plan a new road trip.
You can also compare the travel time if you're flying or driving by calculating the distance from Baltimore to Houston. Or get a full Baltimore to Houston 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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