How far is Central, LA from Slidell, LA?
The driving distance from Central, LA to Slidell, LA is about 87.8 miles (141.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.
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.
City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Central and Slidell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Central and Slidell.
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Start on Hooper Road
16 m · 9 sec · Hooper Road
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Turn left onto Sullivan Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Sullivan Road
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Continue on Central Throughway
4 mi · 6 min · Central Throughway
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Continue on O Neal Lane
2486 ft · 46 sec · O Neal Lane
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Continue on O'Neal Lane
1.3 mi · 2 min · O'Neal Lane
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Turn left onto I 12 East: Hammond
1380 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway
73 mi · 1 hr 18 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Airport Drive, North Shore Boulevard
2028 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto Northshore Boulevard
3233 ft · 1 min · Northshore Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gause Boulevard West
3 mi · 5 min · Gause Boulevard West
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Turn right onto Front Street
1 km · 1 min · Front Street
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Turn left onto Fremaux Avenue
723 ft · 19 sec · Fremaux Avenue
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Turn right 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 Central and Slidell.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Florida Republic Parkway
Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway
73 mi · 01h 18m
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 Central 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 Central to Slidell?
The road trip is about 87.8 miles (141.3 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Hammond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.2 miles from Central and 44.5 miles from Slidell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 3:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.74 one way or $23.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Central and Mostly Cloudy near Slidell.
Stop Ideas Near Hammond
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hammond.
Hammond
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Slidell
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Central and Slidell. Straight-line distance: 77.26 mi (124.34 km).
#1 Central
Suburb city of Baton Rouge, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 29,450 |
| Coordinates | 30.5543500, -91.0367700 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| 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: 141 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $11.74 | $23.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $13.20 | $26.41 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $14.34 | $28.68 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $16.79 | $33.57 |
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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