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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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.
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Start on Cedarwood Avenue
128 m · 16 sec · Cedarwood Avenue
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Turn right onto Heritage Avenue
1043 ft · 36 sec · Heritage Avenue
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Turn left onto Terry Parkway
1.2 km · 2 min · Terry Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 90 Business East: New Orleans
2191 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westbank Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Westbank Expressway
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Continue on Crescent City Connection
1 km · 58 sec · Crescent City Connection
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Continue on Pontchartrain Expressway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Pontchartrain Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East: Slidell
1656 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 10 East: Slidell
28.6 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 433: Old Spanish Trail
1064 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Old Spanish Trail
1.7 mi · 3 min · Old Spanish Trail
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Turn sharp right onto Sergeant Alfred Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Sergeant Alfred Drive
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Continue on 3rd Street
837 ft · 22 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn left 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 Terrytown 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 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.
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.
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).
#1 Terrytown
Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 23,319 |
| Coordinates | 29.9102100, -90.0325700 |
| Altitude | -1 |
| 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: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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