How far is Slidell, LA from Central, LA?
The driving distance from Slidell, LA to Central, LA is about 87.9 miles (141.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Slidell and Central.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Slidell and Central.
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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
72.9 mi · 1 hr 18 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward O'Neal Lane
1018 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on O'Neal Lane
84 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto O'Neal Lane
1.2 mi · 2 min · O'Neal Lane
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Continue on O Neal Lane
2431 ft · 43 sec · O Neal Lane
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Continue on Central Throughway
1233 ft · 21 sec · Central Throughway
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Continue on Central Thruway
871 ft · 14 sec · Central Thruway
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Continue on Central Throughway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Central Throughway
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Continue on Sullivan Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Sullivan Road
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Turn right onto Hooper Road
16 m · 1 sec · Hooper Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hooper Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Slidell and Central.
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
72.9 mi · 01h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Slidell and Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Central.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Slidell to Central?
The road trip is about 87.9 miles (141.5 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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 43.3 miles from Slidell and 44.6 miles from Central.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 3:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.74 one way or $23.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Slidell and Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Central.
Stop Ideas Near Hammond
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hammond.
Hammond
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Slidell
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Slidell and Central. Straight-line distance: 77.26 mi (124.34 km).
#1 Slidell
City in Louisiana
| Population | 27,541 |
| Coordinates | 30.2751900, -89.7811700 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Central
Suburb city of Baton Rouge, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 29,450 |
| Coordinates | 30.5543500, -91.0367700 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hooper Road (-91.036767, 30.554344)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 141 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $11.74 | $23.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $13.20 | $26.41 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $14.34 | $28.68 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $16.79 | $33.57 |
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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