How far is Slidell, LA from Breaux Bridge, LA?

The driving distance from Slidell, LA to Breaux Bridge, LA is about 137.3 miles (221 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.4 miles (203.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
137.3 mi
02h 37m
Flight
126.39 mi
203.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.39 mi
Kilometers
203.4 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.3 mi
Kilometers
220.97 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Breaux Bridge
Thu, Apr 16, 8:03 AM CDT
Return by in Slidell
Thu, Apr 16, 10:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Slidell
2026-04-16T05:26
Arrive Breaux Bridge
Thu, Apr 16, 8:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:16 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
Livingston
LA

Parish seat of Livingston Parish, Louisiana

From Slidell
68.5 mi
01h 18m
To Breaux Bridge
68.7 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Slidell and Breaux Bridge.

  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

    80.3 mi · 1 hr 27 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    45.8 mi · 53 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 328: Breaux Bridge

    1495 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Anse Broussard Highway

    639 ft · 13 sec · Anse Broussard Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Rees Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Rees Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Bridge Street

    1262 ft · 43 sec · East Bridge Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Highway

    12 m · 1 sec · Main Highway

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Florida Republic Parkway
130 mi · 94%
Gause Boulevard West
3.01 mi · 2%
Rees Street
1.68 mi · 1%
Northshore Boulevard
0.67 mi
Airport Road
0.64 mi
Front Street
0.64 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
126.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livingston
01h 18m from Slidell
Leave By
1:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Slidell and Mostly Sunny near Breaux Bridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Slidell to Breaux Bridge?

The road trip is about 137.3 miles (221 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Livingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.5 miles from Slidell and 68.7 miles from Breaux Bridge.

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

The direct path is about 126.4 miles (203.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 1:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.33 one way or $36.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Slidell and Mostly Sunny near Breaux Bridge.

Stop Ideas Near Livingston

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Livingston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Vincent Clerks Office
Practical stop 9.5 mi away

Port Vincent Clerks Office

Denham Springs , LA
18235 LA-16, Denham Springs, LA 70726
Garbage collection service
Central City Municipal Services
Meeting point 11.2 mi away

Central City Municipal Services

Greenwell Springs , LA
6703 Sullivan Rd, Greenwell Springs, LA 70739
Rating 4.0/5 4 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Livingston.

RAIL

Hammond

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

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

41 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Schriever

84 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

McComb

88 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Slidell and Breaux Bridge. Straight-line distance: 126.39 mi (203.4 km).

Slidell

#1 Slidell

City in Louisiana

Population27,541
Coordinates30.2751900, -89.7811700
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Breaux Bridge

#2 Breaux Bridge

City in Saint Martin Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population8,047
Coordinates30.2735300, -91.8992800
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Slidell (-89.78117, 30.27519)
End: Breaux Bridge (-91.89928, 30.27353)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.84 gal
18.34 L · about $18.33
Round trip
$36.66
9.68 gal · 36.68 L
Estimated CO2
43 kg one way
Round trip: 86 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.33 $36.66
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.61 $41.23
Premium $4.63 $22.38 $44.77
Diesel $5.42 $26.21 $52.42

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Slidell and Breaux Bridge. The current time is 05:26:28.

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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.