How far is Minden, LA from Slidell, LA?
The driving distance from Minden, LA to Slidell, LA is about 343.1 miles (552.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 262.3 miles (422.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 47m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 23m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Largest city and the parish seat of Concordia Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minden and Slidell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minden and Slidell.
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Start on Main Street
1360 ft · 51 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Sibley Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Sibley Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward East I 20, South US 371: Monroe
1551 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on North LA 159: Minden
1545 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
90.4 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald
1531 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right
74.1 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Turn left onto South Canal Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Canal Street
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Turn right onto State Street
2270 ft · 55 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto South Martin Luther King Jr Street
869 ft · 21 sec · South Martin Luther King Jr Street
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Turn right onto East Franklin Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Franklin Street
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Turn slight left onto Devereaux Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Devereaux Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward Devereaux Drive
714 ft · 20 sec · Devereaux Drive
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Merge slight right
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right
28.3 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right
1435 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left
51 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
3187 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right
28.9 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right
13.6 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
43.2 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 12 East: Slidell
1124 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway
42 mi · 45 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 Minden and Slidell.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
North LA 159
Merge slight left
90.4 mi · 01h 38m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Minden 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 Minden to Slidell?
The road trip is about 343.1 miles (552.2 km) and usually takes 05h 23m 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?
Vidalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.1 miles from Minden and 175 miles from Slidell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 262.3 miles (422.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.8 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 6:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.86 one way or $91.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Minden and Mostly Cloudy near Slidell.
Stop Ideas Near Vidalia
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 Vidalia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minden and Slidell. Straight-line distance: 262.36 mi (422.22 km).
#1 Minden
Small city and parish seat of Webster Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 11,575 |
| Coordinates | 32.6154300, -93.2868400 |
| 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: 552 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 16m |
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 | $45.86 | $91.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $51.58 | $103.15 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $56.01 | $112.02 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $65.58 | $131.15 |
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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