[half-cajun]

Final destination is Baton Rouge. I'm not that familiar with the Beltway, and I know it will be crowded to the south with all of the people from Galveston, however, I was told that there aren't as many lanes on the northern route, and also, it will be full of cars trying to get to 45.

[Dog Gone]

Going south would be better. Traffic will be lighter although you probably would experience delays getting on I-10 on the east side of town.

Good luck!