How far is Slidell, LA from Jennings, LA?
The driving distance from Slidell, LA to Jennings, LA is about 181.8 miles (292.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 171.7 miles (276.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The capital of Louisiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Slidell and Jennings.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Slidell and Jennings.
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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
80.3 mi · 1 hr 27 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Merge slight right
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
89.7 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 97: Jennings, Evangeline
940 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left
21 m · 2 sec
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Turn left onto Evangeline Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Evangeline Highway
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Continue on Roberts Avenue
2701 ft · 1 min · Roberts Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Cutting Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · North Cutting Avenue
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Turn right onto East Plaquemine Street
681 ft · 30 sec · East Plaquemine Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Plaquemine Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Slidell and Jennings.
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
Keep slight left
89.7 mi · 01h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Slidell and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Jennings.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Slidell to Jennings?
The road trip is about 181.8 miles (292.5 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?
Baton Rouge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.7 miles from Slidell and 91 miles from Jennings.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 171.7 miles (276.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 10:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.08 one way or $50.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Slidell and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Jennings.
Stop Ideas Near Baton Rouge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Plaza
Baker Utility Office
Baker Municipal Center Auditorium
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Baton Rouge.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Hammond
New Iberia
Lafayette
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Slidell and Jennings. Straight-line distance: 171.68 mi (276.3 km).
#1 Slidell
City in Louisiana
| Population | 27,541 |
| Coordinates | 30.2751900, -89.7811700 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jennings
City in Louisiana, USA
| Population | 9,660 |
| Coordinates | 30.2224300, -92.6570800 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jennings (-92.65708, 30.22243)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 292 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
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 | $25.08 | $50.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $28.05 | $56.10 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $30.65 | $61.29 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $37.33 | $74.65 |
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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