How far is Slidell, LA from Prairieville, LA?
The driving distance from Slidell, LA to Prairieville, LA is about 91.2 miles (146.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.1 miles (114.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Slidell and Prairieville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Slidell and Prairieville.
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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
75.9 mi · 1 hr 22 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sherwood Forest Boulevard
1215 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Sherwood
121 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto South Sherwood Forest Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · South Sherwood Forest Boulevard
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Turn left onto Airline Highway
8.6 mi · 11 min · Airline Highway
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Continue on Airline Highway
147 m · 13 sec · Airline Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Airline Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Slidell and Prairieville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Florida Republic Parkway
Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway
75.9 mi · 01h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Slidell and Sunny near Prairieville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Slidell to Prairieville?
The road trip is about 91.2 miles (146.8 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
Hammond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.2 miles from Slidell and 45 miles from Prairieville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.1 miles (114.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 3:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.60 one way or $25.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Slidell and Sunny near Prairieville.
Stop Ideas Near Hammond
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 Hammond.
Hammond
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Slidell
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Slidell and Prairieville. Straight-line distance: 71.07 mi (114.38 km).
#1 Slidell
City in Louisiana
| Population | 27,541 |
| Coordinates | 30.2751900, -89.7811700 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Prairieville
Prairieville is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.3029700, -90.9720500 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 61 (-90.972041, 30.302976)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 147 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $3.91 | $12.60 | $25.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $14.09 | $28.18 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.39 | $30.79 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $18.75 | $37.50 |
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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