Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Malibu to Donaldsonville. If you're planning a road trip to Donaldsonville, 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 Malibu
drive for about 2.5 hours
12:36 pm Palm Springs
eat at Cheeky's
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 1:36 pm
drive for about 5 hours
6:35 pm Phoenix
eat at Chelsea's Kitchen
stay overnight at Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort
leave the next day around 10:00 am
day 1 driving ≈ 7.5 hours
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10:00 am leave from Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort
drive for about 6 hours
4:03 pm El Paso
stay overnight and leave the next day around 11:00 am
day 2 driving ≈ 6 hours
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11:00 am leave from El Paso
drive for about 3.5 hours
2:25 pm Balmorhea State Park
stay overnight and leave the next day around 11:00 am
day 3 driving ≈ 3.5 hours
11:00 am leave from Balmorhea State Park
drive for about 6 hours
4:47 pm Fredericksburg (Texas)
stay overnight and leave the next day around 9:00 am
day 4 driving ≈ 6 hours
9:00 am leave from Fredericksburg (Texas)
drive for about 4 hours
12:50 pm Houston
eat at Uchi
stay for about 2.5 hours
and leave at 3:20 pm
drive for about 5 hours
8:29 pm arrive in Donaldsonville
day 5 driving ≈ 9 hours
Palm Springs (55 answers)
Palm Springs Art Museum (4 mentions)
Indian Canyons (4 mentions)
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway (3 mentions)
Trina Turk (3 mentions)
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway (3 mentions)
restaurants around Palm Springs:
Cheeky's
Trio Restaurant
Jake's
Workshop Kitchen + Bar
Bar
Le Parker Meridien Palm Springs
questions about Palm Springs:
Best hotel pools in Palm Springs?
Cheap eats/activities
Quick weekend gataway this winter
What to do in palm springs in November?
Moderately priced restaurants
Phoenix (125 answers)
Piestewa Peak (3 mentions)
Dreamy Draw Recreation Area (2 mentions)
Phoenix Art Museum (2 mentions)
Bunky Boutique (2 mentions)
Frances (2 mentions)
restaurants around Phoenix:
Chelsea's Kitchen
SunUp Brewing Co
The Parlor Pizzeria
The Clever Koi
Crudo
hotels around Phoenix:
Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort
The Clarendon Hotel and Spa
questions about Phoenix:
What is your favorite restaurant in Phoenix?
Food and things to see in Phoenix and Tucson
Best restaurants in Phoenix?
Popular neighborhoods to stay in Phoenix?
Where are the best free things to do in Phoenix?
El Paso (43 answers)
questions about El Paso:
Best free things to do in El Paso?
Must-see spots & fun things to do for 4 guys in their mid twenties?
El Paso, TX
Balmorhea State Park (2 mentions)
Fredericksburg (Texas) (21 answers)
questions about Fredericksburg (Texas):
What's the best neighborhood in Fredericksburg (Texas) for a first time visitor?
Houston (119 answers)
Houston Galleria (8 mentions)
Hermann Park (7 mentions)
Houston Museum of Natural Science (5 mentions)
Cavender's Boot City (4 mentions)
Miller Outdoor Theatre (4 mentions)
restaurants around Houston:
Uchi
Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse
Gatlin's BBQ
Hugo's
Goode Company Barbeque
questions about Houston:
Best Mexican restaurants in town?
MD Anderson patient
Young Professional Neighborhood
Favorite places to eat in Houston?
What is your favorite restaurant in Houston?
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