Driftwood is a census-designated place in northern Hays County, Texas, United States.

San Marcos, the Hays county seat, is 25 miles (40 km) south of Driftwood via highway.

[4] Although the earliest settlers arrived in the area now known as Driftwood around 1850, the community was really established in the 1880s.

A post office was among the results of the community's significant growth in that decade.

[5] Driftwood is home to The Salt Lick, a relatively well-known barbecue restaurant, Trattoria Lisina, Driftwood Estate Winery, the Wildflower Barn Event Center, Stonehouse Villa Wedding Venue, Vista Brewing, the Ragland Ranch & Organic Herb Farm, and the Lazy 8 Ranch.