Here's a detailed breakdown of the approximate time required for each segment of the journey:
Florida to Alabama:
- Tampa to Pensacola, FL (about 235 miles): Approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes.
- Pensacola, FL to Mobile, AL (about 35 miles): Approximately 40 minutes.
Alabama to Mississippi:
- Mobile, AL to Meridian, MS (about 100 miles): Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- Meridian, MS to Jackson, MS (about 100 miles): Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Mississippi to Louisiana:
- Jackson, MS to Baton Rouge, LA (about 100 miles): Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- Baton Rouge, LA to Lafayette, LA (about 100 miles): Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Louisiana to Texas:
- Lafayette, LA to Lake Charles, LA (about 45 miles): Approximately 40 minutes.
- Lake Charles, LA to Beaumont, TX (about 35 miles): Approximately 40 minutes.
- Beaumont, TX to Houston, TX (about 90 miles): Approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.
- Houston, TX to San Antonio, TX (about 200 miles): Approximately 3 hours.
Total Driving Time: Approximately 19 hours (not including stops).
Please note that this estimation does not account for traffic conditions, weather delays, construction zones, or personal preferences for rest stops. Always allow extra time for safety and unexpected circumstances. Additionally, it's important to check for any travel restrictions or advisories that may be in place before embarking on your journey.
