How far is Slidell, LA from Terrytown, LA?
The driving distance from Slidell, LA to Terrytown, LA is about 37.9 miles (61 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Slidell and Terrytown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Slidell and Terrytown.
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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
28.5 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 90 West, US 90 Business West: Mississippi River Bridge
2093 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 90 Business West: Mississippi River Bridge
2418 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pontchartrain Expressway
1.4 mi · 1 min · Pontchartrain Expressway
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Continue on Crescent City Connection
1.1 km · 1 min · Crescent City Connection
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Continue on Westbank Expressway
1.5 km · 1 min · Westbank Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Terry Parkway, Frontage Road
965 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Terry Parkway
1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Terry Parkway
997 ft · 28 sec · Terry Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Terry Parkway
2961 ft · 1 min · Terry Parkway
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Turn right onto Heritage Avenue
1043 ft · 41 sec · Heritage Avenue
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Turn left onto Cedarwood Avenue
128 m · 14 sec · Cedarwood Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cedarwood Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Slidell and Terrytown.
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
28.5 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Slidell and Showers And Thunderstorms near Terrytown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Slidell to Terrytown?
The road trip is about 37.9 miles (61 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Chalmette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Slidell and 19.4 miles from Terrytown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.07 one way or $10.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Slidell and Showers And Thunderstorms near Terrytown.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Slidell and Terrytown. Straight-line distance: 29.35 mi (47.24 km).
#1 Slidell
City in Louisiana
| Population | 27,541 |
| Coordinates | 30.2751900, -89.7811700 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Terrytown
Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 23,319 |
| Coordinates | 29.9102100, -90.0325700 |
| Altitude | -1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedarwood Avenue (-90.032606, 29.910156)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.07 | $10.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.71 | $11.41 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $6.20 | $12.40 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $7.26 | $14.51 |
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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