How far is Marrero, LA from Slidell, LA?

The driving distance from Marrero, LA to Slidell, LA is about 41.6 miles (67 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.66 mi
00h 50m
Flight
32.22 mi
51.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.22 mi
Kilometers
51.86 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.66 mi
Kilometers
67.04 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Slidell
Wed, Apr 22, 9:53 PM CDT
Return by in Marrero
Wed, Apr 22, 10:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marrero
2026-04-22T21:03
Arrive Slidell
Wed, Apr 22, 9:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marrero
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
Arabi
LA

Town in Crisp County, Georgia, United States

From Marrero
20.3 mi
00h 25m
To Slidell
21.4 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Barataria Boulevard

    105 m · 13 sec · Barataria Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on Barataria Boulevard

    2210 ft · 1 min · Barataria Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Westbank Expressway

    1365 ft · 33 sec · Westbank Expressway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 90 Business East: Harvey Canal Bridge

    1287 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Westbank Expressway

    5.5 mi · 7 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 Marrero 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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
28.9 mi · 69%
Westbank Expressway
5.77 mi · 14%
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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
32.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arabi
00h 25m from Marrero
Leave By
4:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Marrero 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 Marrero to Slidell?

The road trip is about 41.6 miles (67 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Arabi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Marrero and 21.4 miles from Slidell.

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

The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.57 one way or $11.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Marrero and Mostly Cloudy near Slidell.

Stop Ideas Near Arabi

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Arabi, 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 Arabi.

UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

7 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Slidell

42 mi away
1827 Front Street
RAIL

Picayune

71 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street
RAIL

Hammond

76 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marrero and Slidell. Straight-line distance: 32.22 mi (51.86 km).

Marrero

#1 Marrero

CDP in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

Population33,141
Coordinates29.8993700, -90.1003500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Slidell

#2 Slidell

City in Louisiana

Population27,541
Coordinates30.2751900, -89.7811700
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Barataria Boulevard (-90.100445, 29.899359)
End: Bouscaren Street (-89.78117, 30.275199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.56 L · about $5.57
Round trip
$11.13
2.94 gal · 11.12 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.57 $11.13
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.26 $12.52
Premium $4.63 $6.80 $13.60
Diesel $5.42 $7.96 $15.92

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Marrero and Slidell. The current time is 21:03:42.

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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.