📷 Photo by Carlos Delgado on UnsplashRoad trips from Houston
3 road trips that start in or near Houston, from 3 to 7 days, each with a stop-by-stop itinerary, distances and campsites along the way.
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Big Thicket: East Texas pines and bayous
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Texas Gulf Coast
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Pines, pitcher plants and cypress swamps – by camper from the edge of Houston through the Piney Woods of East Texas
| Route | Suggested days | Distance | Driving | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Thicket: East Texas pines and bayous | 3 | 172 mi | 3 h 04 min | 7 |
| Texas Gulf Coast | 3 | 318 mi | 5 h 40 min | 5 |
| Pines, pitcher plants and cypress swamps – by camper from the edge of Houston through the Piney Woods of East Texas | 7 | 594 mi | 10 h 37 min | 14 |
FAQs
What are the best road trips from Houston?
Popular routes starting in or near Houston: Big Thicket: East Texas pines and bayous, Texas Gulf Coast and Pines, pitcher plants and cypress swamps – by camper from the edge of Houston through the Piney Woods of East Texas.
Is there a short road trip from Houston?
The shortest is Big Thicket: East Texas pines and bayous: 3 days, about 172 mi.
What is the longest road trip from Houston?
The longest is Pines, pitcher plants and cypress swamps – by camper from the edge of Houston through the Piney Woods of East Texas: 7 days, about 594 mi with 14 stops.