How far is Tallulah, LA from Slidell, LA?
The driving distance from Tallulah, LA to Slidell, LA is about 241 miles (387.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.1 miles (272.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallulah and Slidell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallulah and Slidell.
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Start on East Green Street
102 m · 13 sec · East Green Street
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Turn left onto North Chestnut Street
1831 ft · 31 sec · North Chestnut Street
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Turn slight right onto Bayou Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bayou Drive
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Turn left
1293 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
19.4 mi · 21 min
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Merge slight right
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right
38.4 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South
92 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South
1276 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South
2522 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
127.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 12 East: Slidell
1124 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway
42 mi · 45 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Airport Drive, North Shore Boulevard
2028 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto Northshore Boulevard
3233 ft · 1 min · Northshore Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gause Boulevard West
3 mi · 5 min · Gause Boulevard West
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Turn right onto Front Street
1 km · 1 min · Front Street
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Turn left onto Fremaux Avenue
723 ft · 19 sec · Fremaux Avenue
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
845 ft · 19 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Bouscaren Street
67 m · 10 sec · Bouscaren Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bouscaren Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallulah and Slidell.
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 55 South
Merge slight left
128 mi · 02h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Tallulah and Sunny near Slidell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallulah to Slidell?
The road trip is about 241 miles (387.9 km) and usually takes 03h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kentwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.8 miles from Tallulah and 121.2 miles from Slidell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.1 miles (272.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.29 one way or $66.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tallulah and Sunny near Slidell.
Stop Ideas Near Kentwood
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 Kentwood.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallulah and Slidell. Straight-line distance: 169.12 mi (272.18 km).
#1 Tallulah
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 6,460 |
| Coordinates | 32.4084800, -91.1867800 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Slidell
City in Louisiana
| Population | 27,541 |
| Coordinates | 30.2751900, -89.7811700 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bouscaren Street (-89.78117, 30.275199)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 388 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 00m |
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 | $33.29 | $66.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $37.24 | $74.48 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $40.69 | $81.37 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $49.55 | $99.11 |
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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