How far is Slidell, LA from Shenandoah, LA?

The driving distance from Slidell, LA to Shenandoah, LA is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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
81.86 mi
01h 35m
Flight
73.25 mi
117.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.25 mi
Kilometers
117.89 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.86 mi
Kilometers
131.74 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shenandoah
Tue, May 5, 12:55 AM CDT
Return by in Slidell
Tue, May 5, 2:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Slidell
2026-05-04T23:19
Arrive Shenandoah
Tue, May 5, 12:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:18 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
Ponchatoula
LA

City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Slidell
40.9 mi
00h 47m
To Shenandoah
41 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    72.9 mi · 1 hr 18 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward O'Neal Lane

    1018 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on O'Neal Lane

    82 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto O'Neal Lane

    2.6 mi · 6 min · O'Neal Lane

  13. 13

    Turn left onto George Oneal Road

    621 ft · 17 sec · George Oneal Road

  14. 14

    Continue on George O'Neal Road

    1200 ft · 31 sec · George O'Neal Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Kennesaw Drive

    1385 ft · 49 sec · Kennesaw Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Chadsford Avenue

    152 m · 19 sec · Chadsford Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Antioch Boulevard

    1017 ft · 35 sec · Antioch Boulevard

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Antioch Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Florida Republic Parkway
72.9 mi · 89%
Gause Boulevard West
3.01 mi · 4%
O'Neal Lane
2.8 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

72.9 mi · 01h 18m

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
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
73.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ponchatoula
00h 47m from Slidell
Leave By
3:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Slidell and Sunny near Shenandoah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Ponchatoula is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.9 miles from Slidell and 41 miles from Shenandoah.

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

The direct path is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 3:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.94 one way or $21.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Slidell and Sunny near Shenandoah.

Stop Ideas Near Ponchatoula

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

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

RAIL

Hammond

8 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

65 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Slidell

66 mi away
1827 Front Street
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

70 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Slidell and Shenandoah. Straight-line distance: 73.25 mi (117.89 km).

Slidell

#1 Slidell

City in Louisiana

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

#2 Shenandoah

City in Fremont and Page Counties in the U.

Population18,399
Coordinates30.4013000, -91.0009400
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Slidell (-89.78117, 30.27519)
End: Shenandoah (-91.00094, 30.4013)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.89 gal
10.93 L · about $10.94
Round trip
$21.89
5.78 gal · 21.86 L
Estimated CO2
25.7 kg one way
Round trip: 51.4 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.94 $21.89
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.31 $24.62
Premium $4.63 $13.37 $26.73
Diesel $5.42 $15.65 $31.30

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Slidell and Shenandoah. The current time is 23:19:04.

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