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 20 hours
3:45 am (past midnight) Fort Worth
stay overnight and leave the next day around 8:00 am
day 1 driving ≈ 20 hours
8:00 am leave from Fort Worth
drive for about 16.5 hours
12:42 am (past midnight) arrive in Phoenix
stay at Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort
day 2 driving ≈ 16.5 hours
Fort Worth (37 answers)
Kimbell Art Museum (9 mentions)
Fort Worth Zoo (5 mentions)
Billy Bob's Texas (5 mentions)
Amon Carter Museum of American Art (5 mentions)
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth (5 mentions)
restaurants around Fort Worth:
Joe T. Garcia's
Love Shack
questions about Fort Worth:
Best free things to do in Fort Worth?
Best neighborhoods for 20 somethings to live
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:
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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!