How far is Slidell, LA from Plaquemine, LA?

The driving distance from Slidell, LA to Plaquemine, LA is about 103.1 miles (166 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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
103.17 mi
02h 01m
Flight
86.75 mi
139.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.75 mi
Kilometers
139.61 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.17 mi
Kilometers
166.04 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plaquemine
Thu, Oct 15, 3:27 PM CDT
Return by in Slidell
Thu, Oct 15, 5:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Slidell
2026-10-15T13:25
Arrive Plaquemine
Thu, Oct 15, 3:27 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:26 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
Albany
LA

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

From Slidell
51.5 mi
01h 00m
To Plaquemine
51.6 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
90°F
Today

Widespread Fog then Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    80.3 mi · 1 hr 27 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 1 North, LA 1 South: Port Allen, Plaquemine

    927 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on LA 1 South: Plaquemine

    742 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on LA 1 South: Plaquemine

    963 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Highway 1 South

    11.5 mi · 17 min · Highway 1 South

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Eden Street

    534 ft · 21 sec · Eden Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Plaquemine Street

    1 m · 1 sec · Plaquemine Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Plaquemine Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Florida Republic Parkway
85.8 mi · 83%
Highway 1 South
11.5 mi · 11%
Gause Boulevard West
3.01 mi · 3%
Northshore Boulevard
0.67 mi · 1%
Airport Road
0.64 mi · 1%
Front Street
0.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Florida Republic Parkway

Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway

80.3 mi · 01h 27m

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
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
86.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Albany
01h 00m from Slidell
Leave By
2:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Slidell and Widespread Fog then Sunny near Plaquemine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 103.1 miles (166 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Albany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.5 miles from Slidell and 51.6 miles from Plaquemine.

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

The direct path is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.24 one way or $28.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Slidell and Widespread Fog then Sunny near Plaquemine.

Stop Ideas Near Albany

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

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

RAIL

Hammond

11 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

57 mi away
1253 Florida St.
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

79 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Slidell

81 mi away
1827 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Slidell and Plaquemine. Straight-line distance: 86.75 mi (139.61 km).

Slidell

#1 Slidell

City in Louisiana

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

#2 Plaquemine

City in Louisiana

Population6,384
Coordinates30.2900500, -91.2349700
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Slidell (-89.78117, 30.27519)
End: Plaquemine (-91.23497, 30.29005)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.64 gal
13.78 L · about $14.24
Round trip
$28.48
7.28 gal · 27.56 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.7 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $14.24 $28.48
Mid-grade $4.38 $15.93 $31.86
Premium $4.78 $17.40 $34.81
Diesel $5.82 $21.20 $42.39

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Slidell and Plaquemine. The current time is 13:25:52.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.