How far is Shenandoah, LA from Slidell, LA?

The driving distance from Shenandoah, LA to Slidell, LA is about 82.8 miles (133.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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
82.79 mi
01h 26m
Flight
73.25 mi
117.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.25 mi
Kilometers
117.89 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.79 mi
Kilometers
133.23 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Slidell
Mon, May 4, 11:27 PM CDT
Return by in Shenandoah
Tue, May 5, 12:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shenandoah
2026-05-04T22:00
Arrive Slidell
Mon, May 4, 11:27 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shenandoah
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
Ponchatoula
LA

City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Shenandoah
40.7 mi
00h 43m
To Slidell
42.1 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 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 Shenandoah and Slidell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Antioch Boulevard

    1017 ft · 40 sec · Antioch Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Chadsford Avenue

    152 m · 17 sec · Chadsford Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Kennesaw Drive

    1385 ft · 53 sec · Kennesaw Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto George O'Neal Road

    1200 ft · 29 sec · George O'Neal Road

  5. 5

    Continue on George Oneal Road

    621 ft · 21 sec · George Oneal Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto O'Neal Lane

    1.3 mi · 3 min · O'Neal Lane

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto O'Neal Lane

    1.1 mi · 2 min · O'Neal Lane

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 12: Hammond

    1400 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway

    73 mi · 1 hr 18 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 Shenandoah 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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Florida Republic Parkway
73 mi · 88%
Gause Boulevard West
3.04 mi · 4%
O'Neal Lane
2.43 mi · 3%
Front Street
0.64 mi · 1%
Northshore Boulevard
0.61 mi · 1%
Airport Drive
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

West Florida Republic Parkway

Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway

73 mi · 01h 18m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
73.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ponchatoula
00h 43m from Shenandoah
Leave By
3:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Shenandoah and Sunny near Slidell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82.8 miles (133.2 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Ponchatoula is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.7 miles from Shenandoah and 42.1 miles from Slidell.

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

The direct path is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 3:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.06 one way or $22.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shenandoah and Sunny near Slidell.

Stop Ideas Near Ponchatoula

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

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

RAIL

Hammond

8 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

65 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Slidell

66 mi away
1827 Front Street
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

70 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shenandoah and Slidell. Straight-line distance: 73.25 mi (117.89 km).

Shenandoah

#1 Shenandoah

City in Fremont and Page Counties in the U.

Population18,399
Coordinates30.4013000, -91.0009400
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Slidell

#2 Slidell

City in Louisiana

Population27,541
Coordinates30.2751900, -89.7811700
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Antioch Boulevard (-91.000538, 30.400998)
End: Bouscaren Street (-89.78117, 30.275199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.92 gal
11.06 L · about $11.06
Round trip
$22.12
5.84 gal · 22.12 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 51.9 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.06 $22.12
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.44 $24.87
Premium $4.63 $13.50 $27.01
Diesel $5.42 $15.81 $31.62

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 Shenandoah and Slidell. The current time is 22:00:17.

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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.