How far is Slidell, LA from Scott, LA?
The driving distance from Slidell, LA to Scott, LA is about 148.3 miles (238.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.1 miles (222.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 49m.
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 Livingston Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Slidell and Scott.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Slidell and Scott.
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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
80.3 mi · 1 hr 27 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Merge slight right
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
55.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 3184
1530 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto North Ambassador Caffery Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Ambassador Caffery Parkway
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Turn right onto Cameron Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Cameron Street
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Turn right onto Alfred Street
96 m · 13 sec · Alfred Street
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Turn left onto Saint Mary Street
640 ft · 20 sec · Saint Mary Street
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Turn right onto Delhomme Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · Delhomme Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Delhomme Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Slidell and Scott.
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
80.3 mi · 01h 27m
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 Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Scott.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Slidell to Scott?
The road trip is about 148.3 miles (238.7 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?
Denham Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74 miles from Slidell and 74.3 miles from Scott.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.1 miles (222.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 12:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.46 one way or $40.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Slidell and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Scott.
Stop Ideas Near Denham Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Plaza
Port Vincent Clerks Office
Baton Rouge City Hall
City of Baton Rouge Fire Station 6
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Denham Springs.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Hammond
Schriever
McComb
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Slidell and Scott. Straight-line distance: 138.09 mi (222.24 km).
#1 Slidell
City in Louisiana
| Population | 27,541 |
| Coordinates | 30.2751900, -89.7811700 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scott
Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 8,787 |
| Coordinates | 30.2357600, -92.0945700 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Scott (-92.09457, 30.23576)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 239 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $20.46 | $40.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $22.89 | $45.77 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $25.00 | $50.01 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $30.45 | $60.91 |
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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