Origin
Slidell, LA
Late night in Slidell on Tuesday
Local time
3:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Slidell, LA to Chalmette, LA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
28.2 mi
45 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Slidell, LA
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Chalmette, LA
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Trip Overview
Connecting Slidell to Chalmette is a straightforward 28.2-mile journey that typically takes about 35 minutes to complete. Because of the short distance, this trip is easily managed as a quick day outing, requiring no overnight stays. You can expect to spend roughly $4 on fuel for the trek, making it an incredibly budget-friendly way to navigate Southeast Louisiana. Since the route avoids highways entirely, you will spend your time traveling local roads like 3rd Street, Sergeant Alfred Drive, and Old Spanish Trail. This drive is ideal for those who prefer staying off the interstate and don't mind a slower, more deliberate pace through the local landscape.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 16.1 mi | 17m |
| Paris Road | 8.7 mi | 11m |
| Old Spanish Trail | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Sergeant Alfred Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Judge Perez Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Bouscaren Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 16.1 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Slidell, LA and Chalmette, LA.
1
Start on Bouscaren Street
220 ft
·
11 sec
·
Bouscaren Street
2
Turn right onto 3rd Street
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
3rd Street
3
Continue on Sergeant Alfred Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Sergeant Alfred Drive
4
Turn sharp left onto LA 433
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Spanish Trail
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 10 West: New Orleans
6
Merge onto I 10
16 mi
·
17 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 246 A-B
Toward I 510 South, LA 47: Chalmette, Little Woods
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 246B
Toward LA 47 North: Little Woods
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto LA 47
274 ft
·
8 sec
·
Paris Road
10
Continue on LA 47
8.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Paris Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right
138 ft
·
5 sec
12
Turn straight onto LA 39
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
West Judge Perez Drive
13
Continue on LA 39
254 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Judge Perez Drive
14
Arrive at destination
LA 39
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
3rd Street
Turn right onto 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
18.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward I 510 South, LA 47: Chalmette, Little Woods
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 246 A-B
Toward I 510 South, LA 47: Chalmette, Little Wo...
9
19.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight right at fork toward LA 47 North: Little Woods
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 246B
Toward LA 47 North: Little Woods
4
19.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
LA 47 / Paris Road
Merge onto LA 47 / Paris Road
Merge point - match speed before joining
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.26 one way
$8.52 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.68 | $9.35 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.06 | $10.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.23 | $12.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Chalmette, LA
Late night in Chalmette on Tuesday
Local time
3:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
35m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route features zero percent highway travel. You won't find any long, uninterrupted stretches of road here, with the longest segment being 0 miles on 3rd Street. Navigating this path requires your full attention, as the constant turns demand a more active driving style compared to a typical highway commute. The character of the road stays consistent throughout the 35-minute duration, favoring local streets over major thoroughfares. Because there are no stops factored into the itinerary, you should be prepared for a focused, continuous drive from start to finish.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.1 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 3rd Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 28.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
11 ft
-8 ft
Total Climb
29 ft
Total Descent
30 ft
Highest Point
11 ft
~4 mi in
Elevation Range
19 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Slidell, LA to Chalmette, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Little Woods along the way.
Little Woods
18.9 mi in
|
~22m
About the Cities
Starting in Slidell, LA
Full guide →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.
Arriving in Chalmette, LA
Full guide →Chalmette is a suburb of New Orleans in Louisiana, USA. Chalmette is the "Parish seat" (equivalent to a county in other states) of Saint Bernard Parish, known to locals simply as "The Parish".
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 28.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.1 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Chalmette, LA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Chalmette, LA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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