Where to stop

Best places to stop between Houston and Austin

The US-290 drive runs about 165 miles and 2.75 hours. These are the towns worth pulling off for, in the order you reach them, with how far into the drive each one sits.

1. Mile 75 of 165

   1. Brenham, TX

   This is the halfway mark and the best overnight on the route, with 90 miles left to Austin.

   Hotels in BrenhamWhere to stay in Brenham

2. Mile 111 of 165

   2. Giddings, TX

   The last big stop before Austin, 54 miles to go. Top off the tank here.

   Hotels in GiddingsWhere to stay in Giddings

Sights worth the detour

• Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium
• Blue Bell Creamery in Brenham
• Bluebonnets along US-290 in spring

Gas, food and rest areas by mile

Open the route in XCRSN to see every gas station, EV charger, rest area and restaurant listed by mile, with live fuel prices.

More on this drive

• Full drive guide
• Can you drive it in one day?
• Halfway point
• Gas cost