Origin
Slidell, LA
Night in Slidell on Saturday
Local time
11:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Slidell, LA to Hammond, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
47.1 mi
76 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
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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Hammond, LA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Slidell to Hammond, you are in for a straightforward 47.1-mile journey across Southeast Louisiana. Expect to spend about 55 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a quick day trip that does not require an overnight stay. With a budget of just $7 for fuel, this is an incredibly economical route to navigate. You will primarily utilize West Florida Republic Parkway, Gause Boulevard West, and Southwest Railroad Avenue to complete the transit. Because the trip is short and efficient, it offers plenty of flexibility for your schedule, whether you are heading out for business or a casual visit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Florida Republic Parkway | 39.7 mi | 42m |
| Gause Boulevard West | 3 mi | 4m |
| Southwest Railroad Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Northshore Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Front Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Airport Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Fremaux Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Florida Republic Parkway
— 39.7 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Slidell, LA and Hammond, LA.
1
Start on Bouscaren Street
220 ft
·
15 sec
·
Bouscaren Street
2
Turn left onto 3rd Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
3rd Street
3
Turn left onto US 190 Business
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Fremaux Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 11
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
5
Turn left onto US 190
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Gause Boulevard West
6
Turn right onto Northshore Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Northshore Boulevard
7
Continue on Airport Road
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Airport Road
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
9
Merge onto I 12
40 mi
·
42 min
·
West Florida Republic Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 40
Toward US 51 Business: Ponchatoula, Hammond
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Enter roundabout onto US 51 Business
31 ft
·
0 sec
·
Southwest Railroad Avenue
12
Continue on US 51 Business
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Southwest Railroad Avenue
13
Turn left onto West Charles Street
406 ft
·
19 sec
·
West Charles Street
14
Arrive at destination
West Charles Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.6 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 45.3 — 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 left onto 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 190 Business / Fremaux Avenue
Turn left onto US 190 Business / Fremaux Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
5.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway
Merge onto I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
45 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward US 51 Business: Ponchatoula, Hammond
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 40
Toward US 51 Business: Ponchatoula, Hammond
5
45.3 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
US 51 Business / Southwest Railroad Avenue
Enter roundabout onto US 51 Business / Southwest Railroad Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.11 one way
$14.23 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $7.81 | $15.62 |
| premium | $4.56 | $8.45 | $16.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.40 | $20.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.95 | $2.26 |
| Efficient EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.59 | $3.01 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (63% 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
Hammond, LA
Night in Hammond on Saturday
Local time
11:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°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
23 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
55m 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?
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 84% of the journey spent on high-speed routes. You will spend the bulk of your time on the West Florida Republic Parkway, which accounts for a 39.7-mile stretch of the drive. The road maintains a consistent pace, allowing for steady travel as you transition between these two Southeast hubs. While the drive is functional rather than technical, the shift from larger parkways to local thoroughfares like Southwest Railroad Avenue keeps the experience moving along. Expect a predictable, direct transit that prioritizes speed and efficiency over winding backroads.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.7 mi on West Florida Republic Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West Florida Republic Parkway and Gause Boulevard West. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 3rd Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 55m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 190 Business / Fremaux Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
39 ft
6 ft
Total Climb
60 ft
Total Descent
26 ft
Highest Point
39 ft
~47.1 mi in
Elevation Range
34 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 47.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 39.7 miles on West Florida Republic Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.2 miles (US 190 Business / Fremaux Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hammond, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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