How far is Slidell, LA from Baker, LA?

The driving distance from Slidell, LA to Baker, LA is about 96.6 miles (155.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.4 miles (137.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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
96.59 mi
01h 55m
Flight
85.41 mi
137.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.41 mi
Kilometers
137.46 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.59 mi
Kilometers
155.45 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baker
Fri, Apr 10, 8:55 PM CDT
Return by in Slidell
Fri, Apr 10, 10:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Slidell
2026-04-10T19:00
Arrive Baker
Fri, Apr 10, 8:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Slidell
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
Hammond
LA

City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Slidell
48.2 mi
00h 57m
To Baker
48.3 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E
Destination
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bouscaren Street

    67 m · 15 sec · Bouscaren Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    845 ft · 24 sec · 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Fremaux Avenue

    723 ft · 21 sec · Fremaux Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Front Street

    1 km · 1 min · Front Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Gause Boulevard West

    3 mi · 5 min · Gause Boulevard West

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Northshore Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Northshore Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Airport Road

    1520 ft · 29 sec · Airport Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1862 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway

    77.1 mi · 1 hr 23 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 61 North: Airline Highway

    2202 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Airline Highway

    7.6 mi · 12 min · Airline Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 110: Natchez, Baton Rouge

    1224 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 110 North: Natchez

    2031 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on 110 North: Natchez

    2320 ft · 57 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 19: Scotlandville, Baker

    1498 ft · 51 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Scotland Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Scotland Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Groom Road

    5 m · 1 sec · Groom Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Groom Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Slidell and Baker.

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Florida Republic Parkway
77.1 mi · 80%
Airline Highway
7.55 mi · 8%
Gause Boulevard West
3.01 mi · 3%
Scotland Avenue
2.13 mi · 2%
Main Street
1.49 mi · 2%
Northshore Boulevard
0.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Florida Republic Parkway

Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway

77.1 mi · 01h 23m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
85.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hammond
00h 57m from Slidell
Leave By
2:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Slidell and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Baker.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 96.6 miles (155.5 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Hammond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.2 miles from Slidell and 48.3 miles from Baker.

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

The direct path is about 85.4 miles (137.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.91 one way or $25.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Slidell and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Baker.

Stop Ideas Near Hammond

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

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

RAIL

Hammond

1 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

69 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Slidell

70 mi away
1827 Front Street
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

72 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Slidell and Baker. Straight-line distance: 85.41 mi (137.46 km).

Slidell

#1 Slidell

City in Louisiana

Population27,541
Coordinates30.2751900, -89.7811700
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Baker

#2 Baker

Suburb city of Baton Rouge, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population12,999
Coordinates30.5882400, -91.1681600
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: Slidell (-89.78117, 30.27519)
End: Baker (-91.16816, 30.58824)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.41 gal
12.9 L · about $12.91
Round trip
$25.83
6.82 gal · 25.8 L
Estimated CO2
30.3 kg one way
Round trip: 60.6 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.91 $25.83
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.52 $29.05
Premium $4.63 $15.77 $31.54
Diesel $5.42 $18.47 $36.93

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Slidell and Baker. The current time is 19:00:04.

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.