How far is Leesville, LA from Slidell, LA?
The driving distance from Leesville, LA to Slidell, LA is about 263.1 miles (423.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 215.2 miles (346.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving 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 04h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leesville and Slidell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leesville and Slidell.
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Start on East Texas Street
872 ft · 42 sec · East Texas Street
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Turn right onto North 5th Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North 5th Street
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3
Turn right onto Kurthwood Road
1966 ft · 39 sec · Kurthwood Road
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4
Merge slight left onto Alexandria Highway
48 mi · 56 min · Alexandria Highway
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Keep slight right
1083 ft · 21 sec
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6
Merge slight left onto Macarthur Drive
1.6 mi · 3 min · Macarthur Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Masonic Circle
1895 ft · 36 sec · Jefferson Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Jefferson Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Jefferson Highway
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Take the exit straight toward I 49 South: Opelousas
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
60.2 mi · 1 hr
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11
Take the exit slight right toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas
2681 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 190 East: Baton Rouge
110 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight right
49.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight right
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto I 10 East: Baton Rouge
1512 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
7.6 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 12 East: Hammond
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway
79.5 mi · 1 hr 26 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 Leesville 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
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.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Leesville and Sunny near Slidell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leesville to Slidell?
The road trip is about 263.1 miles (423.4 km) and usually takes 04h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Krotz Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.8 miles from Leesville and 132.3 miles from Slidell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 215.2 miles (346.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.34 one way or $72.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Leesville and Sunny near Slidell.
Stop Ideas Near Krotz Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Port Barre Park
Leonville Town Hall
Port Barre Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Krotz Springs.
Lafayette
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
New Iberia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leesville and Slidell. Straight-line distance: 215.24 mi (346.39 km).
#1 Leesville
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 5,523 |
| Coordinates | 31.1435200, -93.2610000 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| 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: 423 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.91 | $36.34 | $72.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $40.65 | $81.31 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $44.42 | $88.83 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $54.10 | $108.19 |
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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