Origin
Slidell, LA
Late night in Slidell on Sunday
Local time
2:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Slidell, LA to Gretna, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
37.1 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
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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Gretna, LA
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Slidell and Gretna covers a direct 37.1-mile path through Southeast Louisiana. You can easily complete this journey in about 46 minutes, making it a straightforward day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $6 for fuel is sufficient for the transit, provided you maintain steady driving habits. Because this route avoids major highways entirely, you will navigate through local thoroughfares rather than high-speed interstates. It is an ideal option for travelers looking to move between these two points without the stress of heavy traffic corridors.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 28.5 mi | 32m |
| Westbank Expressway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Old Spanish Trail | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Pontchartrain Expressway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Sergeant Alfred Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Crescent City Connection | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 3rd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Bouscaren Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 28.5 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Slidell, LA and Gretna, 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
28 mi
·
32 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 234A
Toward US 90 West, US 90 Business West: Mississippi River Bridge
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
Toward US 90 Business West: Mississippi River Bridge
Use the slight left lane.
9
Merge onto US 90 BUS
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pontchartrain Expressway
10
Continue on US 90 BUS
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Crescent City Connection
11
Continue on US 90 BUS
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Westbank Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 8
Toward Stumpf Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn straight onto Westbank Expressway
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Westbank Expressway
14
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
15
At end of road, turn left onto 11th Street
65 ft
·
4 sec
·
11th Street
16
Turn right onto Richard Street
171 ft
·
7 sec
·
Richard Street
17
Arrive at destination
Richard Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.5 miles from Slidell, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 36.1 — 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
31.2 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward US 90 West, US 90 Business West: Mississippi River Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 234A
Toward US 90 West, US 90 Business West: Mississ...
7
31.6 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 90 Business West: Mississippi River Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 90 Business West: Mississippi River B...
7
36.1 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward Stumpf Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 8
Toward Stumpf Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.60 one way
$11.21 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $6.15 | $12.30 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.66 | $13.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.19 | $16.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.90 | $1.78 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.19 | $2.37 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Gretna, LA
Late night in Gretna on Sunday
Local time
2:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°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
5 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
46m 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 that demands your full attention behind the wheel. With a highway share of 0%, this route relies exclusively on surface streets like 3rd Street, Sergeant Alfred Drive, and Old Spanish Trail. You will not encounter long, uninterrupted stretches of open road, as the path is defined by its frequent transitions through local infrastructure. The personality of this drive is practical and functional, prioritizing local access over high-speed travel. Navigating these specific roads requires a steady pace, as the route changes frequently as you make your way across the region.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.5 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Westbank Expressway. 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 11 decision points packed into just 37.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
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 31.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 37.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.5 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 Gretna, 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 31.2 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 Gretna, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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