How far is Oakdale, LA from Slidell, LA?
The driving distance from Oakdale, LA to Slidell, LA is about 193.3 miles (311.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175.4 miles (282.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 52m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakdale and Slidell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakdale and Slidell.
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Start on East 6th Avenue
41 m · 11 sec · East 6th Avenue
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Continue on East 6th Avenue
903 ft · 47 sec · East 6th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South 13th Street
880 ft · 24 sec · South 13th Street
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Continue on East 5th Avenue
803 ft · 29 sec · East 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto State Route 10
3.6 mi · 5 min · State Route 10
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Continue on Oakdale Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Oakdale Road
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Continue on Oakdale Highway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Oakdale Highway
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Turn straight onto Oakdale Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Oakdale Road
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Continue on Oakdale Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Oakdale Highway
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Continue on State Route 10
2865 ft · 49 sec · State Route 10
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Continue on Oakdale Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Oakdale Road
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Continue on Vidrine Road
7.1 mi · 11 min · Vidrine Road
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Continue on Chemin Vidrine
617 ft · 10 sec · Chemin Vidrine
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Continue on West Main Street
18.1 mi · 27 min · West Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 49 South, US 167 South: Opelousas
1914 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
3.1 mi · 3 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas
2681 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 190 East: Baton Rouge
110 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight right
49.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight right
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto I 10 East: Baton Rouge
1512 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
7.6 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 12 East: Hammond
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway
79.5 mi · 1 hr 26 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 Oakdale 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.
West Florida Republic Parkway
Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway
79.5 mi · 01h 26m
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.
Sunny leaving Oakdale and Sunny near Slidell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakdale to Slidell?
The road trip is about 193.3 miles (311.1 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?
Port Allen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97 miles from Oakdale and 96.3 miles from Slidell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175.4 miles (282.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 10:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.68 one way or $53.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oakdale and Sunny near Slidell.
Stop Ideas Near Port Allen
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Plaza
Baker Utility Office
Baker Municipal Center Auditorium
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Allen.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Hammond
New Iberia
Lafayette
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakdale and Slidell. Straight-line distance: 175.35 mi (282.2 km).
#1 Oakdale
Small city in Allen Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 7,500 |
| Coordinates | 30.8160300, -92.6604200 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| 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: 311 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 24m |
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 | $3.91 | $26.68 | $53.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $29.84 | $59.69 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $32.61 | $65.21 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $39.71 | $79.43 |
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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