How far is Raceland, LA from Slidell, LA?

The driving distance from Raceland, LA to Slidell, LA is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
73.19 mi
01h 17m
Flight
61.86 mi
99.56 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.86 mi
Kilometers
99.56 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.19 mi
Kilometers
117.78 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Slidell
Wed, Apr 15, 6:03 PM CDT
Return by in Raceland
Wed, Apr 15, 7:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Raceland
2026-04-15T16:46
Arrive Slidell
Wed, Apr 15, 6:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Raceland
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Metairie Terrace
LA

A census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

From Raceland
36.4 mi
00h 38m
To Slidell
36.8 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Raceland and Slidell.

  1. 1

    Start on Mill Street

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Mill Street

  2. 2

    Merge slight left

    1720 ft · 23 sec

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight left

    566 ft · 16 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight right

    14.4 mi · 20 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville, New Orleans

    847 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: New Orleans

    1.2 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    9.6 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Slidell

    5 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    24.9 mi · 28 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 433: Old Spanish Trail

    1064 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Old Spanish Trail

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Old Spanish Trail

  13. 13

    Turn sharp right onto Sergeant Alfred Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Sergeant Alfred Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on 3rd Street

    837 ft · 22 sec · 3rd Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Bouscaren Street

    67 m · 10 sec · Bouscaren Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bouscaren Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Raceland 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
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
40.3 mi · 55%
Mill Street
18.5 mi · 25%
I 310 North
11.3 mi · 15%
Old Spanish Trail
1.7 mi · 2%
Sergeant Alfred Drive
0.71 mi · 1%
LA 433
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
61.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metairie Terrace
00h 38m from Raceland
Leave By
3:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Raceland and Mostly Sunny near Slidell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Raceland to Slidell?

The road trip is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km) and usually takes 01h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Metairie Terrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Raceland and 36.8 miles from Slidell.

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

The direct path is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.77 one way or $19.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Raceland and Mostly Sunny near Slidell.

Stop Ideas Near Metairie Terrace

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Metairie Terrace, 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 Metairie Terrace.

UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

9 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Slidell

50 mi away
1827 Front Street
RAIL

Hammond

66 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Schriever

68 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Raceland and Slidell. Straight-line distance: 61.86 mi (99.56 km).

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#1 Raceland

City in Greenup County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population10,193
Coordinates29.7274300, -90.5989800
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Slidell

#2 Slidell

City in Louisiana

Population27,541
Coordinates30.2751900, -89.7811700
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Mill Street (-90.598935, 29.727412)
End: Bouscaren Street (-89.78117, 30.275199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.58 gal
9.78 L · about $9.77
Round trip
$19.54
5.16 gal · 19.56 L
Estimated CO2
22.9 kg one way
Round trip: 45.9 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.77 $19.54
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.99 $21.98
Premium $4.63 $11.93 $23.87
Diesel $5.42 $13.97 $27.94

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Raceland and Slidell. The current time is 16:46:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.