Micah is planning a road trip. He estimates that he will drive a total of of 8 1/4 hours. He wants to stop for gas after 1/3 of the total time has passed. How long will he drive before he stops for gas? Express your answer as a mixed number.

Micah will drive for 1/3 * 8 1/4 = <<1/3*8+1/4=2 3/4>>2 3/4 hours. Answer: \boxed{2\frac{3}{4}}.