How far is Harvey, LA from Slidell, LA?

The driving distance from Harvey, LA to Slidell, LA is about 39.8 miles (64 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.79 mi
00h 46m
Flight
31.19 mi
50.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.19 mi
Kilometers
50.19 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.79 mi
Kilometers
64.04 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Slidell
Thu, Oct 15, 7:17 PM CDT
Return by in Harvey
Thu, Oct 15, 8:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harvey
2026-10-15T18:30
Arrive Slidell
Thu, Oct 15, 7:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harvey
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
Chalmette
LA

Census designated place

From Harvey
19.4 mi
00h 23m
To Slidell
20.4 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
86°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 8th Street

    599 ft · 22 sec · 8th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Brown Avenue

    1644 ft · 1 min · Brown Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Westbank Expressway

    2892 ft · 60 sec · Westbank Expressway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward US 90 Business East

    1409 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Westbank Expressway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Westbank Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on Crescent City Connection

    1 km · 58 sec · Crescent City Connection

  7. 7

    Continue on Pontchartrain Expressway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Pontchartrain Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East: Slidell

    1656 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto I 10 East: Slidell

    28.6 mi · 33 min

  10. 10

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

    1064 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Old Spanish Trail

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Old Spanish Trail

  12. 12

    Turn sharp right onto Sergeant Alfred Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Sergeant Alfred Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on 3rd Street

    837 ft · 22 sec · 3rd Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Bouscaren Street

    67 m · 10 sec · Bouscaren Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bouscaren Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
28.9 mi · 73%
Westbank Expressway
4.11 mi · 10%
Old Spanish Trail
1.7 mi · 4%
Pontchartrain Expressway
1.69 mi · 4%
Sergeant Alfred Drive
0.71 mi · 2%
Crescent City Connection
0.64 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left onto I 10 East: Slidell

28.6 mi · 00h 33m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
31.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chalmette
00h 23m from Harvey
Leave By
4:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Harvey and Sunny near Slidell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.8 miles (64 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Chalmette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Harvey and 20.4 miles from Slidell.

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

The direct path is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 4:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.52 one way or $11.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Harvey and Sunny near Slidell.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harvey and Slidell. Straight-line distance: 31.19 mi (50.19 km).

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#1 Harvey

Harvey is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates29.9035400, -90.0772900
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Slidell

#2 Slidell

City in Louisiana

Population27,541
Coordinates30.2751900, -89.7811700
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: 8th Street (-90.077218, 29.903302)
End: Bouscaren Street (-89.78117, 30.275199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.32 L · about $5.52
Round trip
$11.03
2.82 gal · 10.64 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $5.52 $11.03
Mid-grade $4.38 $6.17 $12.34
Premium $4.78 $6.74 $13.48
Diesel $5.82 $8.21 $16.42

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Harvey and Slidell. The current time is 18:30:16.

Distance to Other Cities

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