How far is Slidell, LA from River Ridge, LA?
The driving distance from Slidell, LA to River Ridge, LA is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Crisp County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Slidell and River Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Slidell and River Ridge.
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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
29.8 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 61: Airline Drive, Tulane Avenue, Carrollton Avenue
845 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 61 South: Tulane Avenue, Carrollton Avenue
1038 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Carrollton Avenue South
1903 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on Dublin Street
143 m · 16 sec · Dublin Street
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Turn left onto Palmetto Street
121 m · 14 sec · Palmetto Street
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Turn right onto South Carrollton Avenue
2221 ft · 57 sec · South Carrollton Avenue
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Turn right onto Earhart Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Earhart Boulevard
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Continue on Earhart Expressway
4.9 mi · 8 min · Earhart Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on LA 3154 South: Harahan, Dickory Avenue
45 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Dickory Avenue
2172 ft · 55 sec · Dickory Avenue
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Turn right
61 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto Hickory Avenue
143 m · 17 sec · Hickory Avenue
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Turn right onto Citrus Road
1722 ft · 1 min · Citrus Road
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Turn right onto Robin Lane
1421 ft · 1 min · Robin Lane
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Turn left onto Garden Road
1304 ft · 58 sec · Garden Road
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Turn right
14 m · 3 sec
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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 River Ridge.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 West
Merge slight left
29.8 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Slidell and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near River Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Slidell to River Ridge?
The road trip is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Arabi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.5 miles from Slidell and 20.4 miles from River Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 4:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.49 one way or $10.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Slidell and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near River Ridge.
Stop Ideas Near Arabi
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Slidell and River Ridge. Straight-line distance: 33.88 mi (54.53 km).
#1 Slidell
City in Louisiana
| Population | 27,541 |
| Coordinates | 30.2751900, -89.7811700 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 River Ridge
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 13,494 |
| Coordinates | 29.9602000, -90.2156300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: River Ridge (-90.21563, 29.9602)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.49 | $10.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $6.18 | $12.35 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $6.71 | $13.41 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $7.85 | $15.70 |
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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