How far is Metairie Terrace, LA from Slidell, LA?

The driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Slidell, LA is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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
37.25 mi
00h 42m
Flight
30.71 mi
49.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.71 mi
Kilometers
49.43 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.25 mi
Kilometers
59.95 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Slidell
Thu, Apr 16, 10:33 PM CDT
Return by in Metairie Terrace
Thu, Apr 16, 11:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Metairie Terrace
2026-04-16T21:51
Arrive Slidell
Thu, Apr 16, 10:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Metairie Terrace
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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 Metairie Terrace
18.1 mi
00h 21m
To Slidell
19.1 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Metairie Terrace and Slidell.

  1. 1

    Start on Mayflower Drive

    668 ft · 30 sec · Mayflower Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Division Street

    545 ft · 26 sec · Division Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Metairie Avenue South

    2600 ft · 1 min · West Metairie Avenue South

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Causeway Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Causeway Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, I 10 West: New Orleans, Baton Rouge

    130 m · 12 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: New Orleans

    2181 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: New Orleans

    902 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Slidell

    5 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    24.9 mi · 28 min

  11. 11

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

    1064 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Old Spanish Trail

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Old Spanish Trail

  13. 13

    Turn sharp right onto Sergeant Alfred Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Sergeant Alfred Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on 3rd Street

    837 ft · 22 sec · 3rd Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Bouscaren Street

    67 m · 10 sec · Bouscaren Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bouscaren Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Metairie Terrace 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
31.8 mi · 85%
Old Spanish Trail
1.7 mi · 5%
North Causeway Boulevard
0.89 mi · 2%
Sergeant Alfred Drive
0.71 mi · 2%
West Metairie Avenue South
0.49 mi · 1%
LA 433
0.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
30.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chalmette
00h 21m from Metairie Terrace
Leave By
7:06 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Metairie Terrace 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 Metairie Terrace to Slidell?

The road trip is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Chalmette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Metairie Terrace and 19.1 miles from Slidell.

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

The direct path is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.00 one way or $10.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Metairie Terrace and Mostly Sunny near Slidell.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Metairie Terrace and Slidell. Straight-line distance: 30.71 mi (49.43 km).

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#1 Metairie Terrace

A census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

Population142,489
Coordinates29.9785400, -90.1639600
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Slidell

#2 Slidell

City in Louisiana

Population27,541
Coordinates30.2751900, -89.7811700
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Mayflower Drive (-90.164047, 29.97854)
End: Bouscaren Street (-89.78117, 30.275199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
4.98 L · about $5.00
Round trip
$10.00
2.64 gal · 9.96 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.00 $10.00
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.62 $11.24
Premium $4.63 $6.11 $12.21
Diesel $5.42 $7.15 $14.30

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Metairie Terrace and Slidell. The current time is 21:51:39.

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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.