Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Charleston to Phoenix. If you're planning a road trip to Phoenix, 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.
8:00 am start in Charleston
drive for about 21 hours
4:46 am (next morning) Austin
stay overnight at Hotel San Jose
leave the next day around 8:00 am
day 1 driving ≈ 21 hours
8:00 am leave from Hotel San Jose
drive for about 14.5 hours
10:21 pm arrive in Phoenix
stay at Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort
day 2 driving ≈ 14.5 hours
Austin (178 answers)
Franklins BBQ (27 mentions)
Zilker Park (25 mentions)
Barton Springs Pool (17 mentions)
Continental Club (11 mentions)
Rainey Street (8 mentions)
restaurants around Austin:
Chuy's Restaurant
Torchy's Tacos
Uchi Restaurant
Salt Lick
The County Line
hotels around Austin:
Hotel San Jose
The W Austin Hotel
The Driskill Hotel
Austin Motel
Hotel Saint Cecilia
questions about Austin:
Best BBQ in/near Austin?
Do I need to rent a car for a week in Austin?
Food trucks
What's the best neighborhood in Austin for a first time visitor?
What are the must-sees in Austin?
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 Phoenix.
If you're looking for a quick answer, you can check out Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort, which was mentioned 4 times on Trippy.
Here are some more hotels people talk about:
Want to research more popular hotels in Phoenix? Click the blue button below.
Need some recommendations on somewhere to get food?
Trippy members suggest Chelsea's Kitchen, which was mentioned 6 times.
Here are some more restaurants people talk about:
Want to research more popular restaurants in Phoenix? 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.
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!
For example, here are some questions people have asked about Phoenix. Click on any question to see answers from the community!
Katie from Los Angeles asked:
What is your favorite restaurant in Phoenix? (27 answers)
Kenneth from Portland asked:
Food and things to see in Phoenix and Tucson (9 answers)
Dea from New York City asked:
Best restaurants in Phoenix? (9 answers)
Katie from Columbus asked:
Popular neighborhoods to stay in Phoenix? (6 answers)
Hillary from Atlanta asked:
Where are the best free things to do in Phoenix? (5 answers)
Click the button below to explore more questions and answers related to Phoenix.
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 Phoenix to Charleston 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 Charleston to Phoenix. Or get a full Charleston to Phoenix 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.
And if you know Charleston well, please help your fellow travelers and answer their questions about Charleston!