How far is Slidell, LA from Denham Springs, LA?
The driving distance from Slidell, LA to Denham Springs, LA is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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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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.
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.
City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Slidell and Denham Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Slidell and Denham Springs.
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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
67.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 1026
1580 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on LA 1026 North: Juban Road
89 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto Juban Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Juban Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Florida Boulevard
70 m · 4 sec · Florida Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Florida Boulevard
2834 ft · 52 sec · Florida Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Florida Boulevard
50 m · 3 sec · Florida Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Florida Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Florida Boulevard
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Continue on Florida Avenue Southeast
1.6 km · 2 min · Florida Avenue Southeast
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Turn sharp right onto South Hummel Street
1738 ft · 33 sec · South Hummel Street
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Turn left onto Centerville Street Northeast
132 m · 16 sec · Centerville Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Benton Street
70 m · 13 sec · Benton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Benton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Slidell and Denham Springs.
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
67.2 mi · 01h 12m
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.
Sunny leaving Slidell and Sunny near Denham Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Slidell to Denham Springs?
The road trip is about 76.9 miles (123.7 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?
Ponchatoula is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.3 miles from Slidell and 38.5 miles from Denham Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 3:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.60 one way or $21.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Slidell and Sunny near Denham Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Ponchatoula
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 Ponchatoula.
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Slidell
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Slidell and Denham Springs. Straight-line distance: 71.63 mi (115.28 km).
#1 Slidell
City in Louisiana
| Population | 27,541 |
| Coordinates | 30.2751900, -89.7811700 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Denham Springs
City in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 9,842 |
| Coordinates | 30.4874000, -90.9575300 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Denham Springs (-90.95753, 30.4874)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 124 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $3.91 | $10.60 | $21.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $11.86 | $23.72 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.96 | $25.91 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $15.78 | $31.56 |
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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