How far is Moss Bluff, LA from Slidell, LA?

The driving distance from Moss Bluff, LA to Slidell, LA is about 217.7 miles (350.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 203.4 miles (327.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
217.68 mi
03h 34m
Flight
203.42 mi
327.37 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
203.42 mi
Kilometers
327.37 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.68 mi
Kilometers
350.33 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Slidell
Tue, May 5, 12:27 AM CDT
Return by in Moss Bluff
Tue, May 5, 4:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moss Bluff
2026-05-04T20:53
Arrive Slidell
Tue, May 5, 12:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moss Bluff
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Grosse Tete
LA

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

From Moss Bluff
108.2 mi
01h 47m
To Slidell
109.5 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph S
Destination
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Moss Bluff and Slidell.

  1. 1

    Start on Old Highway 171

    753 ft · 33 sec · Old Highway 171

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Old Highway 171

    34 m · 8 sec · Old Highway 171

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Theriot Road

    1792 ft · 56 sec · Theriot Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Highway

    4 mi · 6 min · Martin Luther King Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight

    1788 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    1659 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    126.2 mi · 2 hr 20 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 12 East: Hammond

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway

    79.5 mi · 1 hr 26 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Airport Drive, North Shore Boulevard

    2028 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Northshore Boulevard

    3233 ft · 1 min · Northshore Boulevard

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Gause Boulevard West

    3 mi · 5 min · Gause Boulevard West

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Front Street

    1 km · 1 min · Front Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Fremaux Avenue

    723 ft · 19 sec · Fremaux Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    845 ft · 19 sec · 3rd Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Bouscaren Street

    67 m · 10 sec · Bouscaren Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bouscaren Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Moss Bluff 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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King Highway
131 mi · 60%
West Florida Republic Parkway
79.5 mi · 37%
Gause Boulevard West
3.04 mi · 1%
I 12 East
0.78 mi
Front Street
0.64 mi
Northshore Boulevard
0.61 mi
Longest Stretch

Martin Luther King Highway

Merge slight left

126 mi · 02h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
203.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grosse Tete
01h 47m from Moss Bluff
Leave By
9:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Moss Bluff and Sunny near Slidell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Moss Bluff to Slidell?

The road trip is about 217.7 miles (350.3 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?

Grosse Tete is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.2 miles from Moss Bluff and 109.5 miles from Slidell.

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

The direct path is about 203.4 miles (327.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 9:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.08 one way or $58.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Moss Bluff and Sunny near Slidell.

Stop Ideas Near Grosse Tete

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

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

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

25 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

New Iberia

58 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Lafayette

59 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

Hammond

94 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moss Bluff and Slidell. Straight-line distance: 203.42 mi (327.37 km).

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#1 Moss Bluff

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population11,557
Coordinates30.3027000, -93.1907100
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Slidell

#2 Slidell

City in Louisiana

Population27,541
Coordinates30.2751900, -89.7811700
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Highway 171 (-93.190503, 30.302791)
End: Bouscaren Street (-89.78117, 30.275199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 350 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.68 gal
29.08 L · about $29.08
Round trip
$58.17
15.36 gal · 58.16 L
Estimated CO2
68.3 kg one way
Round trip: 136.5 kg / 301 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $29.08 $58.17
Mid-grade $4.26 $32.71 $65.42
Premium $4.63 $35.52 $71.04
Diesel $5.42 $41.59 $83.17

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Moss Bluff and Slidell. The current time is 20:53:29.

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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.