From Galveston, Texas to New Orleans, Louisiana
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SIGHTS AND SITES ALONG THE WAY
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Expected Date of Travel: Friday April 20, 2001 Departing from: Galveston Texas Arriving at: New Orleans Louisiana Expected Mileage: 340.0 miles or 547.5 kilometers traveled in 6 hours 34 minutes. Planned route of travel is 84% on Interstate Highway, 0% on non-Interstate highways, 15% on state highways or minor roads and 1% on city streets. (Travel time does not include gas stops, food stops or any sightseeing). Average Rate of Travel: 51.8 miles per hour or 83.4 kilometers per hour
Departing from: Galveston Texas
Arriving at: New Orleans Louisiana
Expected Mileage: 340.0 miles or 547.5 kilometers traveled in 6 hours 34 minutes. Planned route of travel is 84% on Interstate Highway, 0% on non-Interstate highways, 15% on state highways or minor roads and 1% on city streets. (Travel time does not include gas stops, food stops or any sightseeing).
Average Rate of Travel: 51.8 miles per hour or 83.4 kilometers per hour
Route Overview:
Today is my last day in Texas. Depart Galveston headed east to the ferry that crosses the Bolivar Roads. Once on the other side of the channel continue on Texas Route 87 to the intersection with Texas route 124. Turn onto Route124 north to Interstate 10. Enter Interstate 10 eastbound.
Once on the other side of the channel continue on Texas Route 87 to the intersection with Texas route 124. Turn onto Route124 north to Interstate 10. Enter Interstate 10 eastbound.
Comments
Today's route is nearly all highway driving. Almost 300 miles on Interstate 10 to New Orleans. As an alternate, I could cut that highway distance by about half, leaving I-10 at Louisiana Route 182 / US Route 90 to Morgan City and Houma. That might give some view of some back country. It will all depend on weather, attitude and rest. That route results in a modest mileage increase to 371 miles (+31) and 7:49 duration (+1:15).
As an alternate, I could cut that highway distance by about half, leaving I-10 at Louisiana Route 182 / US Route 90 to Morgan City and Houma. That might give some view of some back country. It will all depend on weather, attitude and rest. That route results in a modest mileage increase to 371 miles (+31) and 7:49 duration (+1:15).
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Texas Department of Transportation Road Conditions
Louisiana Department of Transportation Statewide Road Closures
Historical Weather Data Record Low Average Low Mean Average High Record High Precip Galveston TX () 53F 66F 71F 74F 80F Mod Lake Charles LA () 47F 59F 70F 79F 89F Mod Houma LA () 43F 60F 70F 79F 88F Mod New Orleans LA () 51F 62F 71F 79F 87F Mod Source: www.weather.com look for the Records and Averages area of the site.
Galveston TX ()
Lake Charles LA ()
Houma LA ()
New Orleans LA ()
RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE SIGHTS AND SITES ALONG THE WAY
Fodors New Orleans Page
Encyclopedia of Cajun Culture
Sea Rim State Park
Mulate's for excellent cajun food recommended by Charbroyle. Watch for the billboards on Interstate 10.
Gay New Orleans hey, it was even in Fodors!
RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE (c) 2001 Thomas N. Engler Revision Date: 03/15/2001