How far is Slidell, LA from Monroe, LA?

The driving distance from Slidell, LA to Monroe, LA is about 294.3 miles (473.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 207 miles (333.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
294.28 mi
04h 18m
Flight
206.98 mi
333.1 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
206.98 mi
Kilometers
333.1 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
294.28 mi
Kilometers
473.59 km
Drive Time
04h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monroe
Sat, May 2, 4:08 PM CDT
Return by in Slidell
Sat, May 2, 8:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Slidell
2026-05-02T11:49
Arrive Monroe
Sat, May 2, 4:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Slidell
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Vidalia
LA

Largest city and the parish seat of Concordia Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Slidell
133.3 mi
02h 09m
To Monroe
160.9 mi
02h 09m

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
72°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bouscaren Street

    67 m · 15 sec · Bouscaren Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    845 ft · 24 sec · 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Fremaux Avenue

    723 ft · 21 sec · Fremaux Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Front Street

    1 km · 1 min · Front Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Gause Boulevard West

    3 mi · 5 min · Gause Boulevard West

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Northshore Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Northshore Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Airport Road

    1520 ft · 29 sec · Airport Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1862 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway

    41.7 mi · 45 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55: Jackson

    2308 ft · 56 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway

    56.4 mi · 1 hr · Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    29.3 mi · 34 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.2 km · 53 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit left

    1612 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    28.2 mi · 33 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    6 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    13.2 mi · 16 min

  18. 18

    Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

    63.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min · E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

  19. 19

    Turn left

    1459 ft · 36 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 22 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 165 BUS, LA 15: Civic Center

    775 ft · 19 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    93 m · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

    2694 ft · 46 sec · Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

  24. 24

    Continue on North 6th Street

    1643 ft · 35 sec · North 6th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Louisville Avenue

    628 ft · 18 sec · Louisville Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left

    14 m · 5 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
133 mi · 45%
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
83.5 mi · 28%
West Florida Republic Parkway
41.7 mi · 14%
Gause Boulevard West
3.01 mi · 1%
Northshore Boulevard
0.67 mi
Airport Road
0.64 mi
Longest Stretch

E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

63.2 mi · 01h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+87.3 mi
207 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vidalia
02h 09m from Slidell
Leave By
8:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Slidell and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Monroe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 294.3 miles (473.6 km) and usually takes 04h 18m 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?

Vidalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.3 miles from Slidell and 160.9 miles from Monroe.

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

The direct path is about 207 miles (333.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.3 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.31 one way or $78.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Slidell and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Monroe.

Stop Ideas Near Vidalia

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

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

RAIL

Brookhaven

93 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

98 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road
RAIL

McComb

99 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

103 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Slidell and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 206.98 mi (333.1 km).

Slidell

#1 Slidell

City in Louisiana

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

#2 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

Population46,998
Coordinates32.5093100, -92.1193000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Bouscaren Street (-89.78117, 30.275199)
End: North 4th Street (-92.119438, 32.509236)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 474 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.38 gal
39.31 L · about $39.31
Round trip
$78.62
20.76 gal · 78.62 L
Estimated CO2
92.2 kg one way
Round trip: 184.5 kg / 407 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $39.31 $78.62
Mid-grade $4.26 $44.21 $88.42
Premium $4.63 $48.01 $96.02
Diesel $5.42 $56.21 $112.42

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 Monroe. The current time is 11:49:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.