Austin to New Orleans Cycling Route: East Texas, Louisiana and Cajun Country

Description

This Austin to New Orleans bike tour crosses East Texas and Louisiana in ten stages. The route starts in Austin, then rides through La Grange, Brenham and Navasota on farmland roads, small county roads and practical supply towns. Farther east, the landscape becomes more wooded: Coldspring, Sam Houston National Forest, Big Thicket and Silsbee mark the transition into the Piney Woods. After DeRidder, Louisiana begins with flat roads, Cajun Prairie, bayous, the Atchafalaya River and long sections on US 190. The final days cross the Mississippi near Baton Rouge, continue through Gonzales and the River Parishes, and finish in New Orleans. A route for cyclists looking for long distance, humid lowlands, small Southern towns, Cajun culture and a clear point-to-point ride. Create an account to see all stages, maps, GPX files and route details.

Tour Details

This tour includes detailed day-by-day descriptions, accommodation recommendations, points of interest, difficulty ratings, and expert tips for completing this amazing cycling adventure...

Route

This tour is not just a link between two well-known cities. It shows how quickly Texas and Louisiana change over a few riding days: from the rolling outskirts of the state capital through cultivated land and pine forest to flat river country with bridges, levees and wide approach roads. The beginning still has a rolling profile. Short climbs, county roads, pasture, tree lines and small farms set the rhythm. Towns are close enough to make the stages manageable, but not so close that water and foo...

Start Point

Austin

End Point

New Orleans

Country

United States

Regions

Bastrop, Fayette, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas

At a glance

Distance

957 km

Difficulty

Medium

Road type

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Duration

10 days

Tour Itinerary

Day 1

Austin - La Grange

107 km481 m

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Day 2

La Grange - Brenham

68 km391 m

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Day 3

Brenham - Navasota

45 km278 m

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Day 4

Navasota - Coldspring

104 km611 m

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Day 5

Coldspring - Silsbee

116 km245 m

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Day 6

Silsbee - DeRidder

115 km283 m

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Day 7

DeRidder - Eunice

102 km257 m

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Day 8

Eunice - Livonia

85 km149 m

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Day 9

Livonia - Gonzales

91 km167 m

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Day 10

Gonzales - New Orleans

125 km198 m

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Cultural & scenic highlights

Travel access

Travel to start

Very easy access

You have several good options for arrival: Train Station by train or Salado Airport by flight or 2425 7th/Pedernales by coach. Choose the one that fits your origin and bike setup best.

Major rail hub

Train Station, 1 km

Airport

Salado Airport, 75 km

Coach / bus hub

2425 7th/Pedernales, 0 km

Travel from finish

Very easy access

You have several good options for leaving the tour: Canal at Magazine by train or Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office Heliport by flight or Canal St. and Magazine St. by coach or Canal Street Ferry Terminal by ferry. Choose the one that works best for your next destination and bike setup.

Major rail hub

Canal at Magazine, 0 km

Airport

Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office Heliport, 5 km

Coach / bus hub

Canal St. and Magazine St., 0 km

Ferry terminal

Canal Street Ferry Terminal, 0 km

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