How far is Slidell, LA from Broussard, LA?

The driving distance from Slidell, LA to Broussard, LA is about 162 miles (260.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.5 miles (218.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
161.97 mi
03h 25m
Flight
135.51 mi
218.09 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.51 mi
Kilometers
218.09 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.97 mi
Kilometers
260.67 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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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 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Broussard
Sun, Apr 19, 3:32 AM CDT
Return by in Slidell
Sun, Apr 19, 6:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Slidell
2026-04-19T00:06
Arrive Broussard
Sun, Apr 19, 3:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Slidell
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Inniswold
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Slidell
80.9 mi
01h 42m
To Broussard
81.1 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell

    1842 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell

    97 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · North Lobdell Highway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto State Route 1

    33.8 mi · 45 min · State Route 1

  16. 16

    Turn left

    140 m · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    16.7 mi · 25 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto La 361

    6.9 mi · 12 min · La 361

  19. 19

    Continue on State Route 107

    1.1 km · 1 min · State Route 107

  20. 20

    Continue on State Route 107

    2.7 mi · 5 min · State Route 107

  21. 21

    Continue on State Route 107

    4 mi · 7 min · State Route 107

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Barron Road

    121 m · 17 sec · Barron Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Barron Road

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Florida Republic Parkway
87.8 mi · 54%
State Route 1
50.5 mi · 31%
State Route 107
7.34 mi · 5%
La 361
6.87 mi · 4%
North Lobdell Highway
3.59 mi · 2%
Gause Boulevard West
3.01 mi · 2%
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 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.

Drive Time
03h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.5 mi
135.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Inniswold
01h 42m from Slidell
Leave By
10:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Slidell and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Cloudy near Broussard.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 162 miles (260.7 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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 80.9 miles from Slidell and 81.1 miles from Broussard.

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

The direct path is about 135.5 miles (218.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.66 one way or $43.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Slidell and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Cloudy near Broussard.

Stop Ideas Near Inniswold

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 Inniswold and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 8.3 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Baton Rouge , LA
10, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.8 mi away

Baker Utility Office

Baker , LA
3325 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714
Rating 1.4/5 30 reviews Water utility company,Local government office
Baker Municipal Center Auditorium
Nearby stop 12.8 mi away

Baker Municipal Center Auditorium

Baker , LA
3325 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714
Rating 4.3/5 48 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

10 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Hammond

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

Schriever

78 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

New Iberia

84 mi away
West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Slidell and Broussard. Straight-line distance: 135.51 mi (218.09 km).

Slidell

#1 Slidell

City in Louisiana

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

#2 Broussard

Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette and St.

Population13,076
Coordinates30.8932500, -91.9434500
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Slidell (-89.78117, 30.27519)
End: Broussard (-91.94345, 30.89325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 261 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.72 gal
21.64 L · about $21.66
Round trip
$43.32
11.44 gal · 43.28 L
Estimated CO2
50.8 kg one way
Round trip: 101.7 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.66 $43.32
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.36 $48.72
Premium $4.63 $26.46 $52.91
Diesel $5.42 $30.97 $61.95

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Slidell and Broussard. The current time is 00:06:46.

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.