How far is Slidell, LA from Abbeville, LA?
The driving distance from Slidell, LA to Abbeville, LA is about 166.4 miles (267.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.2 miles (228.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Slidell and Abbeville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Slidell and Abbeville.
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Start on Bouscaren Street
67 m · 15 sec · Bouscaren Street
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
845 ft · 24 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Fremaux Avenue
723 ft · 21 sec · Fremaux Avenue
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Turn right onto Front Street
1 km · 1 min · Front Street
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Turn left onto Gause Boulevard West
3 mi · 5 min · Gause Boulevard West
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Turn right onto Northshore Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Northshore Boulevard
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Continue on Airport Road
1520 ft · 29 sec · Airport Road
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Take the ramp left
1862 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway
80.3 mi · 1 hr 27 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Merge slight right
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
55.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 3184
1530 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto North Ambassador Caffery Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Ambassador Caffery Parkway
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Keep slight right
827 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway
3.8 mi · 7 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway
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Turn right onto Johnston Street
5.2 mi · 7 min · Johnston Street
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Continue on Maurice Avenue
9.5 mi · 12 min · Maurice Avenue
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Turn left onto West Summers Drive
2391 ft · 57 sec · West Summers Drive
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Turn right onto North State Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North State Street
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Turn left onto Peace Street
108 m · 11 sec · Peace Street
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Turn left onto South Saint Charles Street
121 m · 7 sec · South Saint Charles Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Saint Charles Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Slidell and Abbeville.
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
Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway
80.3 mi · 01h 27m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Slidell and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Abbeville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Slidell to Abbeville?
The road trip is about 166.4 miles (267.8 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?
Inniswold is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.1 miles from Slidell and 83.3 miles from Abbeville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.2 miles (228.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 10:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.23 one way or $44.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Slidell and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Abbeville.
Stop Ideas Near Inniswold
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 Inniswold.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Hammond
Schriever
New Iberia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Slidell and Abbeville. Straight-line distance: 142.14 mi (228.76 km).
#1 Slidell
City in Louisiana
| Population | 27,541 |
| Coordinates | 30.2751900, -89.7811700 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Abbeville
Parish seat of Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 11,927 |
| Coordinates | 29.9746500, -92.1342900 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Abbeville (-92.13429, 29.97465)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 268 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $3.79 | $22.23 | $44.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $25.00 | $50.00 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $27.15 | $54.30 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $31.79 | $63.57 |
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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