How far is Slidell, LA from Orleans Parish, LA?
The driving distance from Slidell, LA to Orleans Parish, LA is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Census-designated place in St.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Slidell and Orleans Parish.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Slidell and Orleans Parish.
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Start on Bouscaren Street
67 m · 12 sec · Bouscaren Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
837 ft · 17 sec · 3rd Street
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Continue on Sergeant Alfred Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Sergeant Alfred Drive
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Turn sharp left onto Old Spanish Trail
1.5 mi · 2 min · Old Spanish Trail
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West: New Orleans
1645 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
16.1 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 510 South, LA 47: Chalmette, Little Woods
1082 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on LA 47 North: Little Woods
1095 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Paris Road
83 m · 8 sec · Paris Road
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Continue on Paris Road
1831 ft · 29 sec · Paris Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East: Slidell
1031 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Slidell and Orleans Parish.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 10 West
Merge slight left
16.1 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Slidell and Sunny near Orleans Parish.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Slidell to Orleans Parish?
The road trip is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Eden Isle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Slidell and 10.4 miles from Orleans Parish.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.87 one way or $5.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Slidell and Sunny near Orleans Parish.
Stop Ideas Near Eden Isle
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 Eden Isle.
Slidell
Picayune
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Hammond
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Slidell and Orleans Parish. Straight-line distance: 16.75 mi (26.96 km).
#1 Slidell
City in Louisiana
| Population | 27,541 |
| Coordinates | 30.2751900, -89.7811700 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Orleans Parish
New Orleans consolidated city-parish in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 389,476 |
| Coordinates | 30.0686400, -89.9281300 |
| Altitude | -1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orleans Parish (-89.92813, 30.06864)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $3.93 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.39 | $3.20 | $6.41 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
| Diesel | $5.80 | $4.24 | $8.47 |
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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