How far is Slidell, LA from Jeanerette, LA?

The driving distance from Slidell, LA to Jeanerette, LA is about 148.5 miles (239 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.3 miles (185.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m 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
148.49 mi
02h 53m
Flight
115.3 mi
185.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.3 mi
Kilometers
185.56 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.49 mi
Kilometers
238.97 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jeanerette
Thu, Oct 15, 4:18 PM CDT
Return by in Slidell
Thu, Oct 15, 7:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Slidell
2026-10-15T13:25
Arrive Jeanerette
Thu, Oct 15, 4:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:42 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
Raceland
LA

City in Greenup County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Slidell
74.2 mi
01h 26m
To Jeanerette
74.3 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    85.8 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 668: Jeanerette

    1788 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Jeanerette

    112 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Canal Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Canal Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Canal Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 90 West
92.3 mi · 62%
I 10 West
25.5 mi · 17%
I 610 West
14.2 mi · 10%
I 310 South
11.9 mi · 8%
Canal Street
1.71 mi · 1%
Old Spanish Trail
1.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 90 West

Continue straight

85.8 mi · 01h 35m

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
02h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.2 mi
115.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raceland
01h 26m from Slidell
Leave By
12:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Slidell and Sunny near Jeanerette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 148.5 miles (239 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Raceland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.2 miles from Slidell and 74.3 miles from Jeanerette.

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

The direct path is about 115.3 miles (185.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 12:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.50 one way or $41.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Slidell and Sunny near Jeanerette.

Stop Ideas Near Raceland

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

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

RAIL

Schriever

21 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

56 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Hammond

88 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

98 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Slidell and Jeanerette. Straight-line distance: 115.3 mi (185.56 km).

Slidell

#1 Slidell

City in Louisiana

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

#2 Jeanerette

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population5,169
Coordinates29.9110400, -91.6634500
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Slidell (-89.78117, 30.27519)
End: Jeanerette (-91.66345, 29.91104)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.24 gal
19.83 L · about $20.50
Round trip
$41.00
10.48 gal · 39.66 L
Estimated CO2
46.6 kg one way
Round trip: 93.1 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $20.50 $41.00
Mid-grade $4.38 $22.93 $45.86
Premium $4.78 $25.05 $50.10
Diesel $5.82 $30.51 $61.03

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Slidell and Jeanerette. The current time is 13:25:24.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.