How far is Slidell, LA from Zachary, LA?

The driving distance from Slidell, LA to Zachary, LA is about 107 miles (172.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.9 miles (138.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
106.98 mi
01h 45m
Flight
85.87 mi
138.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.87 mi
Kilometers
138.2 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.98 mi
Kilometers
172.17 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Zachary
Tue, May 5, 1:19 AM CDT
Return by in Slidell
Tue, May 5, 3:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Slidell
2026-05-04T23:34
Arrive Zachary
Tue, May 5, 1:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:00 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
Albany
LA

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

From Slidell
49.5 mi
00h 52m
To Zachary
57.5 mi
00h 52m

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
79°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on O'Neal Lane

    84 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto O'Neal Lane

    1.2 mi · 2 min · O'Neal Lane

  13. 13

    Continue on O Neal Lane

    2431 ft · 43 sec · O Neal Lane

  14. 14

    Continue on Central Throughway

    1233 ft · 21 sec · Central Throughway

  15. 15

    Continue on Central Thruway

    871 ft · 14 sec · Central Thruway

  16. 16

    Continue on Central Throughway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Central Throughway

  17. 17

    Continue on Sullivan Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Sullivan Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Sullivan Road

    22 m · 1 sec · Sullivan Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Sullivan Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Sullivan Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Joor Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Joor Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Greenwell Spg Pt Hudson Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Greenwell Spg Pt Hudson Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Zachary Deerford Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Zachary Deerford Road

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Florida Republic Parkway
72.9 mi · 68%
Joor Road
4.23 mi · 4%
Sullivan Road
3.87 mi · 4%
Central Throughway
3.84 mi · 4%
Zachary Deerford Road
3.07 mi · 3%
Gause Boulevard West
3.01 mi · 3%
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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.1 mi
85.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Albany
00h 52m from Slidell
Leave By
3:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Slidell and Sunny near Zachary.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 107 miles (172.2 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Albany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.5 miles from Slidell and 57.5 miles from Zachary.

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

The direct path is about 85.9 miles (138.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 3:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.31 one way or $28.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Albany

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

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

RAIL

Hammond

11 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

57 mi away
1253 Florida St.
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

79 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Slidell

81 mi away
1827 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Slidell and Zachary. Straight-line distance: 85.87 mi (138.2 km).

Slidell

#1 Slidell

City in Louisiana

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

#2 Zachary

City in Louisiana, United States

Population18,417
Coordinates30.6485200, -91.1565000
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Start: Bouscaren Street (-89.78117, 30.275199)
End: Main Street (-91.156505, 30.648487)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.78 gal
14.29 L · about $14.31
Round trip
$28.63
7.56 gal · 28.58 L
Estimated CO2
33.6 kg one way
Round trip: 67.2 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.31 $28.63
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.10 $32.20
Premium $4.63 $17.48 $34.96
Diesel $5.42 $20.47 $40.94

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 Zachary. The current time is 23:34:58.

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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.