How far is Laplace, LA from Slidell, LA?
The driving distance from Laplace, LA to Slidell, LA is about 57.7 miles (92.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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 01h 01m.
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.
The most populous city in Louisiana and the center of the New Orleans metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laplace and Slidell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laplace and Slidell.
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Start on the route
13 m · 5 sec
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Continue straight
2.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East: New Orleans
1691 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
20.6 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Slidell
5 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight left
24.9 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 433: Old Spanish Trail
1064 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Old Spanish Trail
1.7 mi · 3 min · Old Spanish Trail
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Turn sharp right onto Sergeant Alfred Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Sergeant Alfred Drive
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Continue on 3rd Street
837 ft · 22 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn left 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 Laplace 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.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
24.9 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Laplace and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Slidell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laplace to Slidell?
The road trip is about 57.7 miles (92.8 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
New Orleans is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.3 miles from Laplace and 29.4 miles from Slidell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 4:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.69 one way or $15.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Laplace and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Slidell.
Stop Ideas Near New Orleans
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 New Orleans.
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Slidell
Hammond
Picayune
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laplace and Slidell. Straight-line distance: 44.24 mi (71.19 km).
#1 Laplace
Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Saint John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 29,872 |
| Coordinates | 30.0669800, -90.4814700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $7.69 | $15.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $8.65 | $17.29 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $9.39 | $18.78 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $10.99 | $21.98 |
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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