How far is Broussard, LA from Slidell, LA?

The driving distance from Broussard, LA to Slidell, LA is about 152 miles (244.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.5 miles (210 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
152.05 mi
02h 34m
Flight
130.47 mi
209.97 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.47 mi
Kilometers
209.97 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.05 mi
Kilometers
244.7 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Slidell
Wed, May 13, 4:07 PM CDT
Return by in Broussard
Wed, May 13, 6:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Broussard
2026-05-13T13:33
Arrive Slidell
Wed, May 13, 4:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Broussard
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Denham Springs
LA

City in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Broussard
75.1 mi
01h 17m
To Slidell
76.9 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Broussard and Slidell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Broussard and Slidell.

  1. 1

    Start on South Polk Street

    41 m · 11 sec · South Polk Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    982 ft · 32 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Morgan Avenue

    2375 ft · 48 sec · North Morgan Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Southwest Evangeline Thruway

    1065 ft · 14 sec · Southwest Evangeline Thruway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    48 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Southwest Evangeline Thruway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Southwest Evangeline Thruway

  7. 7

    Continue on Southeast Evangeline Thruway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Southeast Evangeline Thruway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Louisiana Avenue

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Louisiana Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    1930 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    54.3 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 12 East: Hammond

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway

    79.5 mi · 1 hr 26 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Airport Drive, North Shore Boulevard

    2028 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Northshore Boulevard

    3233 ft · 1 min · Northshore Boulevard

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Gause Boulevard West

    3 mi · 5 min · Gause Boulevard West

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Front Street

    1 km · 1 min · Front Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Fremaux Avenue

    723 ft · 19 sec · Fremaux Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    845 ft · 19 sec · 3rd Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Bouscaren Street

    67 m · 10 sec · Bouscaren Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bouscaren Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Broussard and Slidell.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Florida Republic Parkway
79.5 mi · 52%
Louisiana Avenue
58 mi · 38%
Southeast Evangeline Thruway
3.79 mi · 2%
Gause Boulevard West
3.04 mi · 2%
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
2.68 mi · 2%
I 12 East
0.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Florida Republic Parkway

Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway

79.5 mi · 01h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
130.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Denham Springs
01h 17m from Broussard
Leave By
1:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Broussard and Mostly Sunny near Slidell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Broussard to Slidell?

The road trip is about 152 miles (244.7 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Denham Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.1 miles from Broussard and 76.9 miles from Slidell.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 130.5 miles (210 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 1:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.34 one way or $40.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Broussard and Mostly Sunny near Slidell.

Stop Ideas Near Denham Springs

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Denham Springs and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 13.6 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Baton Rouge , LA
10, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Port Vincent Clerks Office
Practical stop 10.7 mi away

Port Vincent Clerks Office

Denham Springs , LA
18235 LA-16, Denham Springs, LA 70726
Garbage collection service
Baton Rouge City Hall
Meeting point 13.6 mi away

Baton Rouge City Hall

Baton Rouge , LA
222 St Louis St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews City Hall,Local government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.6 mi away

City of Baton Rouge Fire Station 15

Baton Rouge , LA
3150 Brightside Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70820
Rating 3.5/5 2 reviews Fire station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Denham Springs.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

21 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Hammond

47 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Schriever

84 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

McComb

97 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Broussard and Slidell. Straight-line distance: 130.47 mi (209.97 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Broussard

Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette and St.

Population11,303
Coordinates30.1471500, -91.9612300
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Slidell

#2 Slidell

City in Louisiana

Population27,541
Coordinates30.2751900, -89.7811700
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: South Polk Street (-91.96114, 30.147125)
End: Bouscaren Street (-89.78117, 30.275199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 245 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.37 gal
20.31 L · about $20.34
Round trip
$40.67
10.74 gal · 40.62 L
Estimated CO2
47.7 kg one way
Round trip: 95.4 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.34 $40.67
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.87 $45.74
Premium $4.63 $24.84 $49.67
Diesel $5.42 $29.08 $58.16

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Louisiana · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Broussard and Slidell. The current time is 13:33:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.