How far is Chalmette, LA from Slidell, LA?

The driving distance from Chalmette, LA to Slidell, LA is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.86 mi
00h 31m
Flight
25.46 mi
40.97 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.46 mi
Kilometers
40.97 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.86 mi
Kilometers
46.44 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Slidell
Wed, Apr 15, 7:07 PM CDT
Return by in Chalmette
Wed, Apr 15, 7:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chalmette
2026-04-15T18:36
Arrive Slidell
Wed, Apr 15, 7:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Chalmette
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Eden Isle
LA

Census-designated place in St.

From Chalmette
13.9 mi
00h 15m
To Slidell
15 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Judge Perez Drive

    554 ft · 21 sec · West Judge Perez Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Paris Road

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Paris Road

  3. 3

    Continue on I 510

    2.7 mi · 3 min · I 510

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: New Orleans, Slidell

    1086 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: Slidell

    2023 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    16.3 mi · 18 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 433: Old Spanish Trail

    1064 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Old Spanish Trail

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Old Spanish Trail

  9. 9

    Turn sharp right onto Sergeant Alfred Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Sergeant Alfred Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on 3rd Street

    837 ft · 22 sec · 3rd Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Bouscaren Street

    67 m · 10 sec · Bouscaren Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bouscaren Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
16.7 mi · 58%
Paris Road
5.23 mi · 18%
I 510
2.71 mi · 9%
Old Spanish Trail
1.7 mi · 6%
Sergeant Alfred Drive
0.71 mi · 2%
I 10
0.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

16.3 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
25.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eden Isle
00h 15m from Chalmette
Leave By
7:28 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Chalmette 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 Chalmette to Slidell?

The road trip is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Eden Isle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Chalmette and 15 miles from Slidell.

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

The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.86 one way or $7.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Eden Isle

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Eden Isle, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eden Isle.

RAIL

Slidell

6 mi away
1827 Front Street
RAIL

Picayune

35 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

41 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Hammond

71 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chalmette and Slidell. Straight-line distance: 25.46 mi (40.97 km).

Chalmette

#1 Chalmette

Census designated place

Population16,751
Coordinates29.9429600, -89.9653700
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Slidell

#2 Slidell

City in Louisiana

Population27,541
Coordinates30.2751900, -89.7811700
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: West Judge Perez Drive (-89.965305, 29.943095)
End: Bouscaren Street (-89.78117, 30.275199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.85 L · about $3.86
Round trip
$7.73
2.04 gal · 7.7 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.86 $7.73
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.34 $8.69
Premium $4.63 $4.72 $9.44
Diesel $5.42 $5.52 $11.05

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Chalmette and Slidell. The current time is 18:36:47.

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.