How far is Westwego, LA from Slidell, LA?
The driving distance from Westwego, LA to Slidell, LA is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Westwego and Slidell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westwego and Slidell.
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Start on 5th Street
26 m · 10 sec · 5th Street
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Turn left onto Avenue E
2641 ft · 2 min · Avenue E
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Westbank Expressway
38 m · 2 sec · Westbank Expressway
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Take the exit slight left
108 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight right onto Westbank Expressway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Westbank Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westbank Expressway
7.2 mi · 9 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 Westwego 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 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.
Sunny leaving Westwego and Sunny near Slidell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Westwego to Slidell?
The road trip is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Arabi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Westwego and 22.9 miles from Slidell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 4:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.14 one way or $12.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Westwego and Sunny near Slidell.
Stop Ideas Near Arabi
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 Arabi.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westwego and Slidell. Straight-line distance: 33.42 mi (53.78 km).
#1 Westwego
City in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 8,297 |
| Coordinates | 29.9060400, -90.1423000 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| 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: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.14 | $12.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $6.87 | $13.74 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.51 | $15.01 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $9.14 | $18.28 |
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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