How far is West Monroe, LA from Slidell, LA?

The driving distance from West Monroe, LA to Slidell, LA is about 270.3 miles (435 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 208.5 miles (335.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
270.32 mi
04h 28m
Flight
208.56 mi
335.64 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
208.56 mi
Kilometers
335.64 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
270.32 mi
Kilometers
435.04 km
Drive Time
04h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Slidell
Fri, Apr 10, 8:09 PM CDT
Return by in West Monroe
Sat, Apr 11, 12:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Monroe
2026-04-10T15:41
Arrive Slidell
Fri, Apr 10, 8:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Monroe
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Vidalia
LA

Largest city and the parish seat of Concordia Parish, Louisiana, United States

From West Monroe
133.8 mi
02h 14m
To Slidell
136.6 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Monroe and Slidell.

  1. 1

    Start on North 7th Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North 7th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Stella Street

    533 ft · 9 sec · Stella Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left

    2385 ft · 58 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    22 mi · 24 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald

    1531 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right

    74.1 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Canal Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Canal Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Street

    2270 ft · 55 sec · State Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Martin Luther King Jr Street

    869 ft · 21 sec · South Martin Luther King Jr Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Franklin Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Franklin Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Devereaux Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Devereaux Drive

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward Devereaux Drive

    714 ft · 20 sec · Devereaux Drive

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    28.3 mi · 33 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1435 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    51 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    3187 ft · 44 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    28.9 mi · 33 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    13.6 mi · 15 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    43.2 mi · 46 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 12 East: Slidell

    1124 ft · 28 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway

    42 mi · 45 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Airport Drive, North Shore Boulevard

    2028 ft · 51 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Northshore Boulevard

    3233 ft · 1 min · Northshore Boulevard

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Gause Boulevard West

    3 mi · 5 min · Gause Boulevard West

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Front Street

    1 km · 1 min · Front Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Fremaux Avenue

    723 ft · 19 sec · Fremaux Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    845 ft · 19 sec · 3rd Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Bouscaren Street

    67 m · 10 sec · Bouscaren Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bouscaren Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
30 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Devereaux Drive
90 mi · 33%
West Florida Republic Parkway
42 mi · 16%
Stella Street
22.5 mi · 8%
Gause Boulevard West
3.04 mi · 1%
North 7th Street
1.53 mi · 1%
East Franklin Street
0.82 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

74.1 mi · 01h 26m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.8 mi
208.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vidalia
02h 14m from West Monroe
Leave By
8:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Monroe and Sunny near Slidell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Monroe to Slidell?

The road trip is about 270.3 miles (435 km) and usually takes 04h 28m 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?

Vidalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.8 miles from West Monroe and 136.6 miles from Slidell.

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

The direct path is about 208.5 miles (335.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.8 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 8:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.13 one way or $72.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Monroe and Sunny near Slidell.

Stop Ideas Near Vidalia

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

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

RAIL

Brookhaven

93 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

98 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road
RAIL

McComb

99 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

103 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Monroe and Slidell. Straight-line distance: 208.56 mi (335.64 km).

West Monroe

#1 West Monroe

City in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population12,086
Coordinates32.5184800, -92.1476400
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Slidell

#2 Slidell

City in Louisiana

Population27,541
Coordinates30.2751900, -89.7811700
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: North 7th Street (-92.147688, 32.518481)
End: Bouscaren Street (-89.78117, 30.275199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 435 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.54 gal
36.11 L · about $36.13
Round trip
$72.26
19.08 gal · 72.22 L
Estimated CO2
84.8 kg one way
Round trip: 169.6 kg / 374 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $36.13 $72.26
Mid-grade $4.26 $40.63 $81.26
Premium $4.63 $44.12 $88.24
Diesel $5.42 $51.66 $103.32

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 · Apr 10, 2026

There is no time difference between West Monroe and Slidell. The current time is 15:41:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.