Houston, TX to Atlanta, GA
790-mile freight corridor via I-10 E to I-12 E to I-59 N to I-20 E to I-285 into Atlanta. 1-2 days transit. Moderate difficulty.
Distance
790 mi
Transit Time
1-2 days
Difficulty
Toll Cost
$0-5
Average Rates Per Mile
| Equipment | Rate/Mile | Est. Total |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.10 | $1,659 |
| Reefer | $2.55 | $2,014.5 |
| Flatbed | $2.80 | $2,212 |
Rates are approximate averages and vary by season, demand, and broker. Always verify current spot rates on DAT or Truckstop.
Route Details
Recommended Route
I-10 E to I-12 E to I-59 N to I-20 E to I-285 into Atlanta
Fuel Stops
4 recommended
Tolls
$0-5
Common Freight Types
Backhaul Information
Good Backhaul Availability
Average backhaul rate: $1.90/mi
Common return cargo: Carpet/flooring from Dalton, poultry, auto parts
Key Stops Along the Route
Houston, TX
Origin
Beaumont, TX
Lake Charles, LA
Baton Rouge, LA
Meridian, MS
Birmingham, AL
Atlanta, GA
Destination
Seasonal Trends
Petrochemical freight from Houston refineries is year-round. Hurricane season (June-November) can shut the I-10 coastal corridor. Spring flooding in Louisiana occasionally closes I-12.
Trucker Tips for This Lane
The I-10 bridge over the Atchafalaya Basin in Louisiana is 18 miles with no shoulders. Stay alert and do not stop.
Have an alternate route via I-20 through Shreveport planned for hurricane season -- coastal I-10 shuts down first.
Baton Rouge to New Orleans on I-10 is one of the worst bottlenecks in the South. Avoid 7-9 AM and 4-7 PM.
Fuel in Mississippi -- it is consistently the cheapest diesel in the corridor.
Houston shippers near the Ship Channel often have hazmat adjacency. Keep your HazMat endorsement current even for non-hazmat loads from this area.