How far is Metairie, LA from Slidell, LA?
The driving distance from Metairie, LA to Slidell, LA is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Metairie and Slidell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metairie and Slidell.
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Start on Fagot Avenue
34 m · 5 sec · Fagot Avenue
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Continue on 47th Street
834 ft · 40 sec · 47th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
87 m · 17 sec · North Causeway Boulevard
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Turn left onto 46th Street
14 m · 4 sec · 46th Street
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Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
3247 ft · 1 min · North Causeway Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, I 10 West: New Orleans, Baton Rouge
130 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: New Orleans
2181 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: New Orleans
902 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 2 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 Metairie 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 short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Metairie 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 Metairie to Slidell?
The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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 17.7 miles from Metairie and 18.8 miles from Slidell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30 miles (48.2 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 7:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.89 one way or $9.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Metairie and Mostly Cloudy near Slidell.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Metairie and Slidell. Straight-line distance: 29.96 mi (48.22 km).
#1 Metairie
The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana.
| Population | 138,481 |
| Coordinates | 29.9840900, -90.1528500 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $4.89 | $9.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.49 | $10.99 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.97 | $11.93 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $6.99 | $13.97 |
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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