How far is Opelousas, LA from Slidell, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Opelousas and Slidell is 138.23 miles (222.47 km).
Flight distance from Opelousas, LA to Slidell, LA is 138.23 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 17 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 16 minutes to travel from Opelousas to Slidell with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Opelousas, Louisiana to Slidell, Louisiana is: 148.38 miles (238.8 km) by car.
Driving from Opelousas to Slidell will take approximately 02 hours 24 minutes.
#1 Opelousas
Parish seat of St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 15562 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 30°32'1"N 92°4'53"W |
| Latitude | 30.5335300 |
| Longitude | -92.0815100 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Slidell
City in Louisiana
| Population | 27541 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 30°16'31"N 89°46'52"W |
| Latitude | 30.2751900 |
| Longitude | -89.7811700 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Slidell: Bouscaren Street (-89.78117,30.275199)
Estimated Travel Time Between Opelousas and Slidell
The distance between Opelousas and Slidell is 239 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 39 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Opelousas and Slidell. The current time is 20:35:33.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 56 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 42 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 58 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 28 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 07 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 58 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 51 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 19.82 liters (5.24 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Opelousas and Slidell.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Opelousas to Slidell is $16.09 (diesel $21.28).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $16.09 | $18.23 | $20.12 | $21.28 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Louisiana ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.073 (Diesel $4.064) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 28, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Opelousas and Slidell (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
