Slidell, LA Road Trips
Drivers starting from Slidell, LA have 10 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Southeast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 28-mile quick runs to 336-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Slidell, LA head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
15
Longest Drive
335.7 mi
Shreveport, LA
Quickest Drive
34m
Chalmette, LA
Plan Around Slidell, LA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Slidell, LA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Slidell, LA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Slidell, LA
Slidell, LA to Shreveport, LA
Slidell, LA to Claiborne, LA
Slidell, LA to Alexandria, LA
Slidell, LA to Rayne, LA
Slidell, LA to Baker, LA
Slidell, LA to Bayou Cane, LA
Slidell, LA to Hammond, LA
Slidell, LA to Gretna, LA
Slidell, LA to Jefferson, LA
Slidell, LA to Chalmette, LA
Driving from Slidell, LA
Expect an average of 131 miles and about 2h 31m behind the wheel when leaving Slidell, LA. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 336 miles (6h 10m), while the shortest is just 28 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Slidell, LA include Shreveport, LA (335.7 mi, 6h 10m), Claiborne, LA (271.1 mi, 5h 8m), Alexandria, LA (212.1 mi, 4h 2m), Rayne, LA (158.4 mi, 2h 59m), and Baker, LA (96.6 mi, 1h 55m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 131-mile drive from Slidell, LA, expect to burn about 5.2 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 10 mapped routes leaving Slidell, LA and 5 routes heading into Slidell, LA, covering 15 total connections. Distances range from 28 to 336 miles.
The longest mapped route from Slidell, LA covers 336 miles and takes approximately 6h 10m. Shorter options start at just 28 miles.
The average route from Slidell, LA runs about 131 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 31m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Slidell, LA include Shreveport, LA, Claiborne, LA, Alexandria, LA and Rayne, LA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Slidell, LA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
28,664
Median Income
$66,657
Median Home Value
$207,800
Median Age
38.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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