How far is Slidell, LA from Luling, LA?

The driving distance from Slidell, LA to Luling, LA is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.3 miles (68 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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
52.1 mi
01h 04m
Flight
42.26 mi
68.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.26 mi
Kilometers
68.01 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.1 mi
Kilometers
83.84 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Luling
Tue, May 5, 6:53 AM CDT
Return by in Slidell
Tue, May 5, 7:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Slidell
2026-05-05T05:49
Arrive Luling
Tue, May 5, 6:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:20 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
26 mi
00h 32m
To Luling
26 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 18: Hahnville, Luling

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on LA 18 East: Luling

    85 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto River Road

    1 km · 1 min · River Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Paul Maillard Road

    1034 ft · 26 sec · Paul Maillard Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Luling Avenue

    31 m · 4 sec · Luling Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Luling Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
25.5 mi · 49%
I 610 West
14.2 mi · 27%
I 310 South
8.22 mi · 16%
Old Spanish Trail
1.54 mi · 3%
LA 18
0.83 mi · 2%
Sergeant Alfred Drive
0.71 mi · 1%
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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
42.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arabi
00h 32m from Slidell
Leave By
4:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Slidell and Partly Sunny near Luling.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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 26 miles from Slidell and 26 miles from Luling.

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

The direct path is about 42.3 miles (68 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 4:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.97 one way or $13.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Luling. Straight-line distance: 42.26 mi (68.01 km).

Slidell

#1 Slidell

City in Louisiana

Population27,541
Coordinates30.2751900, -89.7811700
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Luling

City in Guadalupe County, Texas, USA

Population12,119
Coordinates29.9321500, -90.3664700
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Slidell (-89.78117, 30.27519)
End: Luling (-90.36647, 29.93215)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.96 L · about $6.97
Round trip
$13.94
3.68 gal · 13.92 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.97 $13.94
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.84 $15.67
Premium $4.63 $8.51 $17.02
Diesel $5.42 $9.96 $19.93

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Slidell and Luling. The current time is 05:49:05.

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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.