How far is Bogalusa, LA from Slidell, LA?
The driving distance from Bogalusa, LA to Slidell, LA is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in the northeastern corner of St.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bogalusa and Slidell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bogalusa and Slidell.
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Start on North Columbia Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Columbia Street
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Continue on Sullivan Drive
12.2 mi · 18 min · Sullivan Drive
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Continue on Highway 41
3251 ft · 55 sec · Highway 41
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Continue on Highway 3241
5.5 mi · 7 min · Highway 3241
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Turn left onto Highway 435
1.2 km · 1 min · Highway 435
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At the end of the road, turn right
12.9 mi · 19 min
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Turn left onto Old LA-41 Spur
1.1 mi · 2 min · Old LA-41 Spur
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Continue on Highway 41 Spur
1743 ft · 39 sec · Highway 41 Spur
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Continue on Highway 41 Spur
1367 ft · 27 sec · Highway 41 Spur
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Continue on Pump Slough Road
133 m · 9 sec · Pump Slough Road
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Take the ramp slight right
942 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left
1672 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
1.1 km · 43 sec
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 190 Business: Fremaux Avenue
1154 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Shortcut Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Shortcut Highway
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Continue on Fremaux Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Fremaux Avenue
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
845 ft · 19 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Bouscaren Street
67 m · 10 sec · Bouscaren Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bouscaren Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bogalusa and Slidell.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn right
12.9 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Bogalusa and Mostly Cloudy near Slidell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bogalusa to Slidell?
The road trip is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km) and usually takes 00h 53m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sun is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Bogalusa and 26.5 miles from Slidell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.48 one way or $12.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Bogalusa and Mostly Cloudy near Slidell.
Stop Ideas Near Sun
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Picayune
Abita Springs Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sun.
Picayune
Slidell
Hammond
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bogalusa and Slidell. Straight-line distance: 35.87 mi (57.72 km).
#1 Bogalusa
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 11,412 |
| Coordinates | 30.7910200, -89.8486900 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Slidell
City in Louisiana
| Population | 27,541 |
| Coordinates | 30.2751900, -89.7811700 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bouscaren Street (-89.78117, 30.275199)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $6.48 | $12.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $7.28 | $14.57 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $7.91 | $15.82 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $9.26 | $18.52 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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