How far is Slidell, LA from Waggaman, LA?
The driving distance from Slidell, LA to Waggaman, LA is about 44.1 miles (71 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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 00m.
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.
Town in Crisp County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Slidell and Waggaman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Slidell and Waggaman.
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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
25.2 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 610 West: New Orleans International Airport, Baton Rouge
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville
1271 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Causeway Boulevard South
1553 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Causeway Boulevard South
1289 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Causeway Boulevard
2.4 mi · 5 min · North Causeway Boulevard
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Turn right onto Jefferson Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Highway
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Turn left
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Avondale Garden Road
554 ft · 25 sec · Avondale Garden Road
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Continue on Gambino Road
854 ft · 37 sec · Gambino Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gambino Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Slidell and Waggaman.
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
25.2 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Slidell and Mostly Sunny near Waggaman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Slidell to Waggaman?
The road trip is about 44.1 miles (71 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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 22.1 miles from Slidell and 22.1 miles from Waggaman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.6 miles (57.3 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 4:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.91 one way or $11.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Slidell and Mostly Sunny near Waggaman.
Stop Ideas Near Arabi
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 Arabi.
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Slidell and Waggaman. Straight-line distance: 35.6 mi (57.29 km).
#1 Slidell
City in Louisiana
| Population | 27,541 |
| Coordinates | 30.2751900, -89.7811700 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waggaman
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 10,015 |
| Coordinates | 29.9185400, -90.2109100 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waggaman (-90.21091, 29.91854)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $5.91 | $11.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $6.64 | $13.29 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $7.22 | $14.43 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $8.45 | $16.89 |
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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