Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Houston to Meridian. If you're planning a road trip to Meridian, 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.
8:00 am start in Houston
drive for about 1.5 hours
9:26 am Nederland (Texas)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 10:26 am
drive for about 1 hour
11:34 am Lake Charles
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 12:34 pm
drive for about 1 hour
1:47 pm Lafayette
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 2:47 pm
drive for about 59 minutes
3:46 pm Baton Rouge
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 4:46 pm
drive for about 2 hours
6:40 pm Honey Island Swamp
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 7:40 pm
drive for about 1.5 hours
9:11 pm Hattiesburg
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 10:11 pm
drive for about 1.5 hours
11:32 pm arrive in Meridian
driving ≈ 9.5 hours
Nederland (Texas)
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?
Honey Island Swamp (5 mentions)
Hattiesburg
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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Yes, even this step is optional, because if you're on vacation who wants the trip to end? It's okay, you can start planning your next trip!
Want to plan the trip back? Get the reverse directions for a Meridian to Houston drive, or go to the main page to plan a new road trip.
You can also compare the travel time if you're flying or driving by calculating the distance from Houston to Meridian. Or get a full Houston to Meridian flight plan.
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