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
12:26 pm Nederland (Texas)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 1:26 pm
drive for about 2 hours
3:37 pm Rayne
stay overnight and leave the next day around 10:00 am
day 1 driving ≈ 3.5 hours
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10:00 am leave from Rayne
drive for about 2.5 hours
12:26 pm New Orleans
eat at Café du Monde
stay for about 4 hours
and leave at 4:26 pm
drive for about 3 hours
7:22 pm arrive in Jackson (Mississippi)
day 2 driving ≈ 5.5 hours
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Nederland (Texas)
Rayne
New Orleans (248 answers)
Frenchmen Street (47 mentions)
Bourbon Street (26 mentions)
Jackson Square (18 mentions)
The Spotted Cat Music Club (13 mentions)
Magazine Street (13 mentions)
restaurants around New Orleans:
Café du Monde
French Quarter
Commander's Palace Restaurant
K-Paul's Louisiana Kitchen
Muriel's Jackson Square
questions about New Orleans:
Breakfast in New Orleans?
What is your favorite restaurant in New Orleans?
Where can I find the best jazz bars in New Orleans?
What are the must-try foods and restaurants in NOLA?
When is the best time to go to New Orleans?
This section could be endless, so rather than trying to suggest every local activity or attraction, we'll leave it open-ended.
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Want to plan the trip back? Get the reverse directions for a Jackson (Mississippi) to Houston drive, or go to the main page to plan a new road trip.
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