Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Houston to Jackson (Mississippi). If you're planning a road trip to Jackson (Mississippi), you can research locations to stop along the way. Make sure you check road conditions to double check the weather. Traveling with a dog or cat? Find pet-friendly stops. Camping along the way? Search for RV campgrounds. Find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on the most talked about places recommended by Trippy members.
11:00 am start in Houston
drive for about 1.5 hours
12:19 pm Beaumont
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 1:19 pm
drive for about 1.5 hours
2:36 pm Lake Charles
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 3:36 pm
drive for about 1 hour
4:49 pm Lafayette
stay overnight at The Juliet Hotel, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member
leave the next day around 11:00 am
day 1 driving ≈ 4 hours
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11:00 am leave from The Juliet Hotel, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member
drive for about 59 minutes
11:59 am Baton Rouge
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 12:59 pm
drive for about 1.5 hours
2:30 pm McComb
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 3:30 pm
drive for about 1.5 hours
4:48 pm arrive in Jackson (Mississippi)
day 2 driving ≈ 4 hours
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Beaumont
questions about Beaumont:
Hotels in Beaumont
Lake Charles (3 answers)
Lafayette (9 answers)
hotels around Lafayette:
The Juliet Hotel, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member
questions about Lafayette:
What's the best neighborhood in Lafayette for a first time visitor?
Baton Rouge (23 answers)
Chelsea's Cafe (4 mentions)
The Varsity Theatre (3 mentions)
questions about Baton Rouge:
Great music spots in Baton Rouge?
What is your favorite restaurant in Baton Rouge?
Must Eats in Baton Rouge?
McComb
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