How far is Youngsville, LA from Slidell, LA?

The driving distance from Youngsville, LA to Slidell, LA is about 154.4 miles (248.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.5 miles (213.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
154.44 mi
02h 38m
Flight
132.48 mi
213.21 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.48 mi
Kilometers
213.21 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.44 mi
Kilometers
248.54 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Slidell
Sat, Apr 18, 11:49 PM CDT
Return by in Youngsville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Youngsville
2026-04-18T21:11
Arrive Slidell
Sat, Apr 18, 11:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Youngsville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Denham Springs
LA

City in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Youngsville
76.3 mi
01h 19m
To Slidell
78.1 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lafayette Street

    823 ft · 20 sec · Lafayette Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    31 m · 2 sec

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout

    34 m · 5 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on Lafayette Street

    2483 ft · 50 sec · Lafayette Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Youngsville Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Youngsville Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Youngsville Highway

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Youngsville Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Southpark Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Southpark Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Southwest Evangeline Thruway

    2476 ft · 38 sec · Southwest Evangeline Thruway

  9. 9

    Continue on Southeast Evangeline Thruway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Southeast Evangeline Thruway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Louisiana Avenue

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Louisiana Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    1930 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    54.3 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 12 East: Hammond

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway

    79.5 mi · 1 hr 26 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  15. 15

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

    2028 ft · 51 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Northshore Boulevard

    3233 ft · 1 min · Northshore Boulevard

  17. 17

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

    3 mi · 5 min · Gause Boulevard West

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Front Street

    1 km · 1 min · Front Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Fremaux Avenue

    723 ft · 19 sec · Fremaux Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    845 ft · 19 sec · 3rd Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Bouscaren Street

    67 m · 10 sec · Bouscaren Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bouscaren Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Youngsville 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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Florida Republic Parkway
79.5 mi · 51%
Louisiana Avenue
58 mi · 38%
Southeast Evangeline Thruway
3.79 mi · 2%
Youngsville Highway
3.6 mi · 2%
Gause Boulevard West
3.04 mi · 2%
Southpark Road
0.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Florida Republic Parkway

Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway

79.5 mi · 01h 26m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.9 mi
132.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Denham Springs
01h 19m from Youngsville
Leave By
1:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Youngsville and Partly Sunny near Slidell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 154.4 miles (248.5 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Denham Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.3 miles from Youngsville and 78.1 miles from Slidell.

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

The direct path is about 132.5 miles (213.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.64 one way or $41.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Youngsville and Partly Sunny near Slidell.

Stop Ideas Near Denham Springs

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Denham Springs and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 12.5 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Baton Rouge , LA
10, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Port Vincent Clerks Office
Practical stop 11.3 mi away

Port Vincent Clerks Office

Denham Springs , LA
18235 LA-16, Denham Springs, LA 70726
Garbage collection service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14.7 mi away

Baker Utility Office

Baker , LA
3325 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714
Rating 1.4/5 30 reviews Water utility company,Local government office
Baker Municipal Center Auditorium
Nearby stop 14.7 mi away

Baker Municipal Center Auditorium

Baker , LA
3325 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714
Rating 4.3/5 48 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Denham Springs.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

21 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Hammond

47 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Schriever

84 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

McComb

97 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Youngsville and Slidell. Straight-line distance: 132.48 mi (213.21 km).

Youngsville

#1 Youngsville

Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Population15,262
Coordinates30.0996500, -91.9901200
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Slidell

#2 Slidell

City in Louisiana

Population27,541
Coordinates30.2751900, -89.7811700
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Lafayette Street (-91.99055, 30.099651)
End: Bouscaren Street (-89.78117, 30.275199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.45 gal
20.63 L · about $20.64
Round trip
$41.28
10.9 gal · 41.26 L
Estimated CO2
48.4 kg one way
Round trip: 96.9 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.64 $41.28
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.21 $46.42
Premium $4.63 $25.21 $50.41
Diesel $5.42 $29.51 $59.02

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Youngsville and Slidell. The current time is 21:11:05.

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.