How far is Slidell, LA from Estelle, LA?

The driving distance from Slidell, LA to Estelle, LA is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.86 mi
00h 57m
Flight
35.49 mi
57.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.49 mi
Kilometers
57.11 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.86 mi
Kilometers
70.58 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Estelle
Sun, Apr 12, 5:09 PM CDT
Return by in Slidell
Sun, Apr 12, 6:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Slidell
2026-04-12T16:11
Arrive Estelle
Sun, Apr 12, 5:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:36 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
Arabi
LA

Town in Crisp County, Georgia, United States

From Slidell
21.9 mi
00h 28m
To Estelle
21.9 mi
00h 28m

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
81°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bouscaren Street

    67 m · 12 sec · Bouscaren Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    837 ft · 17 sec · 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Sergeant Alfred Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Sergeant Alfred Drive

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto Old Spanish Trail

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Old Spanish Trail

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West: New Orleans

    1645 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    28.5 mi · 33 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward US 90 West, US 90 Business West: Mississippi River Bridge

    2093 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 90 Business West: Mississippi River Bridge

    2418 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pontchartrain Expressway

    1.4 mi · 1 min · Pontchartrain Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Crescent City Connection

    1.1 km · 1 min · Crescent City Connection

  11. 11

    Continue on Westbank Expressway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Westbank Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 45: Barataria Boulevard

    1395 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Westbank Expressway

    1403 ft · 34 sec · Westbank Expressway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Barataria Boulevard

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Barataria Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Ames Boulevard

    2699 ft · 1 min · Ames Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Oklahoma Drive

    142 m · 20 sec · Oklahoma Drive

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oklahoma Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
28.8 mi · 66%
Westbank Expressway
5.63 mi · 13%
Barataria Boulevard
3.22 mi · 7%
Old Spanish Trail
1.54 mi · 4%
Pontchartrain Expressway
1.38 mi · 3%
Sergeant Alfred Drive
0.71 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

28.5 mi · 00h 33m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
35.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arabi
00h 28m from Slidell
Leave By
4:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Slidell and Mostly Sunny near Estelle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Arabi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Slidell and 21.9 miles from Estelle.

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

The direct path is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.40 one way or $12.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Arabi

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

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

UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

7 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Slidell

42 mi away
1827 Front Street
RAIL

Picayune

71 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street
RAIL

Hammond

76 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Slidell and Estelle. Straight-line distance: 35.49 mi (57.11 km).

Slidell

#1 Slidell

City in Louisiana

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

Place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population16,377
Coordinates29.8457600, -90.1067400
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: Slidell (-89.78117, 30.27519)
End: Estelle (-90.10674, 29.84576)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.4 L · about $6.40
Round trip
$12.80
3.38 gal · 12.8 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.40 $12.80
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.20 $14.40
Premium $4.63 $7.82 $15.63
Diesel $5.42 $9.15 $18.30

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 Estelle. The current time is 16:11:56.

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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.