Origin
Slidell, LA
Late night in Slidell on Tuesday
Local time
5:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Slidell, LA to Jefferson, 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
48m
Distance
36.9 mi
59 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
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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Jefferson, LA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 36.9-mile drive from Slidell, Louisiana to Jefferson, Louisiana is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 48 minutes. The journey predominantly utilizes major highways, with I-10 forming the backbone of the route for a significant stretch. Expect a fuel cost of around $6 for this relatively short distance. Given its brevity and highway-focused nature, this route is ideal for those looking to quickly connect two points within the Southeast region of Louisiana without extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 29.8 mi | 34m |
| Old Spanish Trail | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Earhart Expressway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Earhart Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Sergeant Alfred Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Carrollton Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Jefferson Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Deckbar Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 29.8 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Slidell, LA and Jefferson, 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
30 mi
·
34 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 232
Toward US 61: Airline Drive, Tulane Avenue, Carrollton Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward US 61 South: Tulane Avenue, Carrollton Avenue
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Toward Carrollton Avenue South
10
Continue on Dublin Street
470 ft
·
16 sec
·
Dublin Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto Palmetto Street
398 ft
·
14 sec
·
Palmetto Street
12
Turn right onto South Carrollton Avenue
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
South Carrollton Avenue
13
Turn right onto Earhart Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Earhart Boulevard
14
Continue on LA 3139
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Earhart Expressway
15
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward Deckbar Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
16
Continue on Deckbar Avenue
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Deckbar Avenue
17
Turn right onto US 90
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Jefferson Highway
Use the right lane.
18
Turn right onto Labarre Road
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Labarre Road
19
Turn left onto Madelon Street
276 ft
·
12 sec
·
Madelon Street
20
Arrive at destination
Madelon Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.4 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 36.4 — 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
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3rd Street
Turn right onto 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
8
32.6 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward US 61: Airline Drive, Tulane Avenue, Carrollton Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 232
Toward US 61: Airline Drive, Tulane Avenue, Car...
9
32.8 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 61 South: Tulane Avenue, Carrollton Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward US 61 South: Tulane Avenue, Carrollton A...
6
35.5 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward Deckbar Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Deckbar Avenue
6
36.4 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
US 90 / Jefferson Highway
Turn right onto US 90 / Jefferson Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.57 one way
$11.15 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $6.12 | $12.24 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.62 | $13.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.15 | $16.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 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 | $3.87 | $1.77 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.17 | $2.36 |
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
Jefferson, LA
Late night in Jefferson on Tuesday
Local time
5:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
48m 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 primarily a highway-focused drive, with 83% of the route utilizing major roads like I-10 and Earhart Expressway. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 29.8 miles on I-10, offering a consistent pace. While the majority of the drive is on high-speed roadways, you will also navigate sections of Old Spanish Trail, providing a slight variation in the driving experience. The personality of this route is largely defined by its efficient, direct connection between its origin and destination.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.8 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Old Spanish Trail. 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
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 36.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 32.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Jefferson, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Carrollton Avenue South along the way.
Carrollton Avenue South
33 mi in
|
~40m
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.
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 48m. Total distance: 36.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.8 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 Jefferson, 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 32.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Jefferson, 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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