Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Houston to Alpine (Texas). If you're planning a road trip to Alpine (Texas), 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 Houston
drive for about 50 minutes
10:50 am Sealy
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 11:50 am
drive for about 1.5 hours
1:30 pm Lockhart
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 2:30 pm
drive for about 1 hour
3:33 pm San Antonio
stay for about 2 hours
and leave at 5:33 pm
drive for about 1 hour
6:46 pm Fredericksburg (Texas)
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 Fredericksburg (Texas)
drive for about 60 minutes
11:00 am Junction
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 12:00 pm
drive for about 1.5 hours
1:23 pm Caverns of Sonora
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 2:23 pm
drive for about 1.5 hours
3:45 pm Sheffield (Texas)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 4:45 pm
drive for about 1 hour
5:47 pm Fort Stockton
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 6:47 pm
drive for about 1 hour
7:48 pm arrive in Alpine (Texas)
day 2 driving ≈ 6 hours
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Sealy
Lockhart (7 answers)
restaurants around Lockhart:
Smitty's Market
Kreuz Market
Black's Barbecue
San Antonio (91 answers)
Riverwalk (12 mentions)
The San Antonio River Walk (9 mentions)
The Alamo (8 mentions)
The Alamo (5 mentions)
Pearl Brewery (5 mentions)
restaurants around San Antonio:
Mi Tierra Cafe y Panaderia
Acenar
Bliss
Luke
The Guenther House
questions about San Antonio:
Best free things to do in San Antonio?
What is your favorite restaurant in San Antonio?
Must do in SA; and nearest fishing port?
Top 3 Must Visit Places in San Antonio?
What are all the local favorite spots in San Antonio?
Fredericksburg (Texas) (21 answers)
questions about Fredericksburg (Texas):
What's the best neighborhood in Fredericksburg (Texas) for a first time visitor?
Junction
Caverns of Sonora (3 mentions)
Sheffield (Texas)
Fort Stockton (5 answers)
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