Fourth of July road trip

Austin to Fredericksburg for Fourth of July

Distance

80 mi

Driving

1.5 hrs + traffic

Halfway

Johnson City

The next Fourth of July lands on Sunday, July 4, 2027. On US-290, the heaviest traffic usually hits the two days before the Fourth and the day after. Fireworks nights fill small-town rooms first, so lock your overnight early.

Book the halfway night early

Johnson City sits about 47 miles from Austin and 33 miles from Fredericksburg. Holiday weekends sell out the rooms near the highway first.

• Stays in Johnson City
• Stays in Fredericksburg

Along the way

• Wine Road 290
• LBJ Ranch
• Enchanted Rock

Full drive guide for this route