How far is Terrytown, LA from Slidell, LA?

The driving distance from Terrytown, LA to Slidell, LA is about 38 miles (61.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.98 mi
00h 44m
Flight
29.35 mi
47.24 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.35 mi
Kilometers
47.24 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.98 mi
Kilometers
61.13 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Slidell
Sun, May 3, 1:49 PM CDT
Return by in Terrytown
Sun, May 3, 2:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Terrytown
2026-05-03T13:05
Arrive Slidell
Sun, May 3, 1:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Terrytown
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Chalmette
LA

Census designated place

From Terrytown
18.5 mi
00h 22m
To Slidell
19.5 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
49°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cedarwood Avenue

    128 m · 16 sec · Cedarwood Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Heritage Avenue

    1043 ft · 36 sec · Heritage Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Terry Parkway

    1.2 km · 2 min · Terry Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 90 Business East: New Orleans

    2191 ft · 54 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Westbank Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Westbank Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on Crescent City Connection

    1 km · 58 sec · Crescent City Connection

  7. 7

    Continue on Pontchartrain Expressway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Pontchartrain Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East: Slidell

    1656 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto I 10 East: Slidell

    28.6 mi · 33 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 433: Old Spanish Trail

    1064 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Old Spanish Trail

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Old Spanish Trail

  12. 12

    Turn sharp right onto Sergeant Alfred Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Sergeant Alfred Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on 3rd Street

    837 ft · 22 sec · 3rd Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Bouscaren Street

    67 m · 10 sec · Bouscaren Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bouscaren Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
28.9 mi · 76%
Old Spanish Trail
1.7 mi · 4%
Pontchartrain Expressway
1.69 mi · 4%
Westbank Expressway
1.38 mi · 4%
Terry Parkway
0.77 mi · 2%
Sergeant Alfred Drive
0.71 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left onto I 10 East: Slidell

28.6 mi · 00h 33m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
29.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chalmette
00h 22m from Terrytown
Leave By
7:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Terrytown and Clear near Slidell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38 miles (61.1 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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 Terrytown and 19.5 miles from Slidell.

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 8.7 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 7:02 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 Mostly Clear around Terrytown and Clear near Slidell.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Terrytown and Slidell. Straight-line distance: 29.35 mi (47.24 km).

Terrytown

#1 Terrytown

Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Population23,319
Coordinates29.9102100, -90.0325700
Altitude-1
CountryUnited States
Slidell

#2 Slidell

City in Louisiana

Population27,541
Coordinates30.2751900, -89.7811700
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Cedarwood Avenue (-90.032606, 29.910156)
End: Bouscaren Street (-89.78117, 30.275199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.07 L · about $5.07
Round trip
$10.15
2.68 gal · 10.14 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Louisiana · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Terrytown and Slidell. The current time is 13:05:24.

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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.