Option 1: I-10 East (~1,150 miles, ~18 hours)
- Drive east out of Houston on I-10 E
- Continue on I-10 E through Louisiana and Mississippi
- Enter Alabama and continue on I-10 E
- Continue on I-10 E into Florida
- Take I-75 S to Orlando
Option 2: I-45 South (~1,250 miles, ~20 hours)
- Drive south out of Houston on I-45 S
- Continue on I-45 S through Texas
- Enter Louisiana and continue on I-45 S
- Continue on I-45 S into Mississippi
- Enter Alabama and continue on I-45 S
- Take I-65 S to I-10 E
- Take I-75 S to Orlando
Option 3 (Longest but most Scenic): I-10 East to Tallahassee, then US-90 West (~1,500 miles, ~23 hours)
- Drive east out of Houston on I-10 E
- Continue on I-10 E through Louisiana and Mississippi
- Continue on I-10 E into Florida
- Take exit 199 for FL-20 (Tallahassee)
- Continue on US-90 W to Mobile
- Continue on I-10 W to Orlando
The time and distance for each route may vary depending on the specific route taken, weather conditions, and traffic.