How far is Slidell, LA from Westwego, LA?
The driving distance from Slidell, LA to Westwego, LA is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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 00h 54m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Slidell and Westwego.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Slidell and Westwego.
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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
8.7 mi · 11 min · Westbank Expressway
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Turn right onto Avenue E
2641 ft · 2 min · Avenue E
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Turn right onto 5th Street
26 m · 4 sec · 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Slidell and Westwego.
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 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 Sunny near Westwego.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Slidell to Westwego?
The road trip is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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 21.7 miles from Slidell and 21.7 miles from Westwego.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.99 one way or $11.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Slidell and Sunny near Westwego.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Slidell and Westwego. Straight-line distance: 33.42 mi (53.78 km).
#1 Slidell
City in Louisiana
| Population | 27,541 |
| Coordinates | 30.2751900, -89.7811700 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Westwego
City in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 8,297 |
| Coordinates | 29.9060400, -90.1423000 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Westwego (-90.1423, 29.90604)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $5.99 | $11.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $6.70 | $13.39 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.31 | $14.63 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $8.91 | $17.82 |
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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