How far is Slidell, LA from Claiborne, LA?

The driving distance from Slidell, LA to Claiborne, LA is about 271 miles (436.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 210.2 miles (338.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 16m 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
271.06 mi
05h 08m
Flight
210.18 mi
338.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
210.18 mi
Kilometers
338.26 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
271.06 mi
Kilometers
436.23 km
Drive Time
05h 08m

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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 05h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Claiborne
Sun, Apr 12, 9:20 PM CDT
Return by in Slidell
Mon, Apr 13, 2:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Slidell
2026-04-12T16:11
Arrive Claiborne
Sun, Apr 12, 9:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:08 AM to 1:08 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:44 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
Vidalia
LA

Largest city and the parish seat of Concordia Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Slidell
135.6 mi
02h 34m
To Claiborne
135.5 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    41.7 mi · 45 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55: Jackson

    2308 ft · 56 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway

    56.4 mi · 1 hr · Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    29.3 mi · 34 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.2 km · 53 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit left

    1612 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    28.2 mi · 33 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    6 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    13.2 mi · 16 min

  18. 18

    Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

    63.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min · E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

  19. 19

    Turn left

    1459 ft · 36 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    25.5 mi · 29 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    1057 ft · 26 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    71 m · 6 sec

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Well Road

    12 m · 1 sec · Well Road

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Well Road

    1192 ft · 22 sec · Well Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wallace Dean Road

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
133 mi · 49%
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
89 mi · 33%
West Florida Republic Parkway
41.7 mi · 15%
Gause Boulevard West
3.01 mi · 1%
Northshore Boulevard
0.67 mi
Airport Road
0.64 mi
Longest Stretch

E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

63.2 mi · 01h 13m

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
05h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.8 mi
210.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vidalia
02h 34m from Slidell
Leave By
6:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Slidell and Partly Cloudy near Claiborne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 271 miles (436.2 km) and usually takes 05h 08m 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?

Vidalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.6 miles from Slidell and 135.5 miles from Claiborne.

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

The direct path is about 210.2 miles (338.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.8 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 6:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.24 one way or $72.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Slidell and Partly Cloudy near Claiborne.

Stop Ideas Near Vidalia

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

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

RAIL

Brookhaven

93 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

98 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road
RAIL

McComb

99 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

103 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Slidell and Claiborne. Straight-line distance: 210.18 mi (338.26 km).

Slidell

#1 Slidell

City in Louisiana

Population27,541
Coordinates30.2751900, -89.7811700
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
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#2 Claiborne

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population11,507
Coordinates32.5159800, -92.1918000
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: Slidell (-89.78117, 30.27519)
End: Claiborne (-92.1918, 32.51598)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 436 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.57 gal
36.21 L · about $36.24
Round trip
$72.48
19.14 gal · 72.42 L
Estimated CO2
85 kg one way
Round trip: 170.1 kg / 375 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $36.24 $72.48
Mid-grade $4.26 $40.76 $81.52
Premium $4.63 $44.26 $88.52
Diesel $5.42 $51.82 $103.64

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Slidell and Claiborne. The current time is 16:11:54.

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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.