How far is Slidell, LA from Houma, LA?

The driving distance from Slidell, LA to Houma, LA is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
85.92 mi
01h 31m
Flight
73.22 mi
117.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.22 mi
Kilometers
117.83 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.92 mi
Kilometers
138.27 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houma
Sat, May 2, 12:02 PM CDT
Return by in Slidell
Sat, May 2, 1:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Slidell
2026-05-02T10:30
Arrive Houma
Sat, May 2, 12:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:26 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
Kenner
LA

The most populous city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

From Slidell
42.4 mi
00h 45m
To Houma
43.5 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    25.2 mi · 29 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 610 West: New Orleans International Airport, Baton Rouge

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    9.7 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 310 South: Boutte, Houma

    1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    10.9 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 90 West: Houma

    2534 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1695 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2419 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 182: Houma

    1213 ft · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on LA 182 West: Houma

    149 m · 16 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto LA 182 West: Houma

    62 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward New Orleans Boulevard

    44 m · 3 sec · New Orleans Boulevard

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto New Orleans Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · New Orleans Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    838 ft · 20 sec · Park Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Barrow Street

    1245 ft · 40 sec · Barrow Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto School Street

    14 m · 2 sec · School Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · School Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
25.5 mi · 30%
US 90 West
22 mi · 26%
I 610 West
14.2 mi · 17%
I 310 South
11.9 mi · 14%
LA 182 West
7.03 mi · 8%
Old Spanish Trail
1.54 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

25.2 mi · 00h 29m

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
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
73.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kenner
00h 45m from Slidell
Leave By
3:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Slidell and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Houma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Kenner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from Slidell and 43.5 miles from Houma.

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

The direct path is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 3:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.47 one way or $22.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Slidell and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Houma.

Stop Ideas Near Kenner

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

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

UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

16 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Slidell

54 mi away
1827 Front Street
RAIL

Hammond

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

Schriever

62 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Slidell and Houma. Straight-line distance: 73.22 mi (117.83 km).

Slidell

#1 Slidell

City in Louisiana

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

#2 Houma

Only incorporated city and parish seat of Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population32,467
Coordinates29.5957700, -90.7195300
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Bouscaren Street (-89.78117, 30.275199)
End: School Street (-90.719517, 29.595846)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.03 gal
11.48 L · about $11.47
Round trip
$22.95
6.06 gal · 22.96 L
Estimated CO2
26.9 kg one way
Round trip: 53.9 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.47 $22.95
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.90 $25.81
Premium $4.63 $14.01 $28.03
Diesel $5.42 $16.41 $32.81

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Slidell and Houma. The current time is 10:30:39.

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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.