Slidell, LA Road Trips
Drivers starting from Slidell, LA have 5 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Southeast. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 261 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Slidell, LA head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
336.3 mi
Minden, LA
Quickest Drive
4h 2m
Alexandria, 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
Driving from Slidell, LA
Expect an average of 261 miles and about 4h 57m behind the wheel when leaving Slidell, LA. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 336 miles (6h 10m), while the shortest is just 212 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Slidell, LA include Shreveport, LA (335.7 mi, 6h 10m), Bastrop, LA (273.3 mi, 5h 22m), Claiborne, LA (271.1 mi, 5h 8m), Pineville, LA (213.3 mi, 4h 3m), and Alexandria, LA (212.1 mi, 4h 2m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 261-mile drive from Slidell, LA, expect to burn about 10.3 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. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Slidell, LA and 3 routes heading into Slidell, LA, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 212 to 336 miles.
The longest mapped route from Slidell, LA covers 336 miles and takes approximately 6h 10m. Shorter options start at just 212 miles.
The average route from Slidell, LA runs about 261 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 57m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Slidell, LA include Shreveport, LA, Bastrop, LA, Claiborne, LA and Pineville, 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.
Slidell, LA at a Glance
Founded
1882
Elevation
3 ft
Area
0 mi²
Notable People from Slidell, LA
A sampling of people born in Slidell, LA.
Tony Canzoneri
1908–1959
American boxer (1908-1959)
Mike Fontenot
1980
American baseball player
Xavier Paul
1985
Major League Baseball outfielder
T. J. House
1989
American baseball player
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Slidell, LA.
Slidell
Amtrak rail station in Slidell, Louisiana, United States
City data from Wikidata (Q988156), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Slidell, LA
Slidell is a small city in St. Tammany Parish, one of the Florida Parishes of Louisiana. Named after the statesman, John Slidell, this town is a growing suburb of the New Orleans area. Since Hurricane Katrina, Slidell and its surrounding areas have seen a tremendous population surge.
Find a swamp tour in the nearby Honey Island swamp. It will change how you view Louisiana Mardi Gras. Slidell's season celebrations are smaller than the mega-celebrations in New Orleans, but still fun and much less visited by tourists. The main parades don't even interfere with the biggest New Orleans parades; several are 2 weekends before Mardi Gras. The Krewe of Selene parades the Friday evening before Mardi Gras. Offbeat early parades include the "Krewe of Bilge", a boat parade on local waterways, and "Mona Lisa & Moon Pie", known for its silly humor and creative hand made non-motorized floats. 1 Heritage Park, 1701 Bayou Ln, ☏ +1 985 646-4371. Daily 6AM-10PM. A place where you can relax and appreciate the Spanish moss blowing in the breeze along Bayou Bonfouca. (updated Dec 2021) 2 Camp Salmen Nature Park, 35122 Parish Pkwy, ☏ +1 985 502-2693. Offers a good sample of marsh/thicket biome, with boardwalks. (Temporarily closed as of Dec 2021 due to Hurricane Ida repairs). (updated Dec 2021) 3 North Shore Beach, 267 Debbie Dr. For the beach lovers who don't mind a little bit of whatever washes up in Lake Pontchartrain waters. (updated Dec 2021)
Assunta's, 2631 U.S. Hwy 190, ☏ +1 985 649-9768. Tu-Sa 5PM-9PM, Su 4PM-8PM. Fine Italian. (updated Dec 2021)
1 Euro Inn, 58494 Tyler St. Located just 25 miles outside of New Orleans. Global Wildlife Center is 20 miles from Euro Inn. (updated Nov 2021)
Two Amtrak trains a day pass through. Your other alternative is automobile. Shuttle services that run between the New Orleans airport and hotels on the Mississippi gulf coast may also be available.
You'll pretty much need a car. There are several unreliable cab services in town, the worst of which is Camelia Cab.
Travel tips adapted from Slidell on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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