How far is Slidell, LA from Minden, LA?
The driving distance from Slidell, LA to Minden, LA is about 337.6 miles (543.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 262.3 miles (422.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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 06h 21m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Largest city and the parish seat of Concordia Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Slidell and Minden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Slidell and Minden.
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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
41.7 mi · 45 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55: Jackson
2308 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
56.4 mi · 1 hr · Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
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Take the exit slight right
29.3 mi · 34 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.2 km · 53 sec
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Take the exit left
1612 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
28.2 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight left
6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right
13.2 mi · 16 min
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Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
63.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min · E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
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Turn left
1459 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
90.4 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward South US 371, North LA 159: Sibley, Minden
1517 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on North LA 159: Minden
111 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Sibley Road
851 ft · 14 sec · Sibley Road
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Continue on Lee Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lee Street
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
1190 ft · 50 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn left onto West Union Street
54 m · 13 sec · West Union Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
32 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Slidell and Minden.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
Merge slight left
90.4 mi · 01h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Slidell and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Minden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Slidell to Minden?
The road trip is about 337.6 miles (543.3 km) and usually takes 06h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Vidalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.8 miles from Slidell and 168.8 miles from Minden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 262.3 miles (422.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.3 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.10 one way or $90.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Slidell and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Minden.
Stop Ideas Near Vidalia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vidalia.
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Hazlehurst station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Slidell and Minden. Straight-line distance: 262.36 mi (422.22 km).
#1 Slidell
City in Louisiana
| Population | 27,541 |
| Coordinates | 30.2751900, -89.7811700 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Minden
Small city and parish seat of Webster Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 11,575 |
| Coordinates | 32.6154300, -93.2868400 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
End: Minden (-93.28684, 32.61543)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 543 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 12m |
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 | $3.79 | $45.10 | $90.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $50.72 | $101.45 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $55.08 | $110.17 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $64.49 | $128.99 |
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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