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 overnight and leave the next day around 10:00 am
day 1 driving ≈ 2.5 hours
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10:00 am leave from Lake Charles
drive for about 2.5 hours
12:38 pm Donaldsonville
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 1:38 pm
drive for about 3 hours
4:47 pm arrive in Jackson (Mississippi)
day 2 driving ≈ 6 hours
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Beaumont
questions about Beaumont:
Hotels in Beaumont
Lake Charles (3 answers)
Donaldsonville
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