Origin
Carencro, LA
Late night in Carencro on Monday
Local time
5:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carencro, LA to Slidell, LA
Drive Time
2h 49m
Distance
147.6 mi
238 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 38m
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6 AM
2h 49m
8 AM
3h 11m
10 AM
2h 57m
12 PM
2h 55m
3 PM
2h 58m
5 PM
3h 10m
8 PM
2h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Carencro, LA
Alonso Romero
Slidell, LA
Israyosoy S.
Trip Overview
The drive from Carencro, LA to Slidell, LA covers 147.6 miles and takes about 2h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Florida Republic Parkway, I 10, Veterans Memorial Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 79.5 miles on West Florida Republic Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.56 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
73.8 miles from Carencro, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 2h 49m highway drive covering 147.6 miles, with most of the trip on West Florida Republic Parkway and I 10. The longest continuous stretch is about 79.5 miles on West Florida Republic Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Florida Republic Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 79.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West Florida Republic Parkway and I 10. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 6.1 miles in near I 10; US 167.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 147.6 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.1 miles (I 10; US 167): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 62.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 142.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
6.1 mi into trip
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~8m in
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I 10; US 167
Merge onto I 10; US 167
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
62.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward I 12 East: Hammond
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 159
Toward I 12 East: Hammond
8
142.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 40m in
Take the exit toward Airport Drive, North Shore Boulevard
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 80
Toward Airport Drive, North Shore Boulevard
5
143.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 42m in
|
US 190 / Gause Boulevard West
At end of road, turn left onto US 190 / Gause Boulevard West
Navigation decision point
5
147.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 48m in
|
3rd Street
Turn right onto 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Florida Republic Parkway | 79.5 mi | 1h 25m |
| I 10 | 56.2 mi | 1h 4m |
| Veterans Memorial Expressway | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| Gause Boulevard West | 3 mi | 4m |
| Veterans Drive | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Front Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Northshore Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North University Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Florida Republic Parkway
— 79.5 mi, about 1h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carencro, LA and Slidell, LA.
1
Start on North University Avenue
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
North University Avenue
2
Turn right onto Veterans Drive
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Drive
3
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
4
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Expressway
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 10 East: Baton Rouge
6
Merge slight left
56 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
7
Take the exit slight left toward I 12 East: Hammond
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 12 East: Hammond
8
Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway
80 mi
·
1 hr 26 min
·
West Florida Republic Parkway
9
Take the exit slight right toward Airport Drive, North Shore Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Airport Drive, North Shore Boulevard
10
Turn right onto Northshore Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Northshore Boulevard
11
At the end of the road, turn left onto Gause Boulevard West
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Gause Boulevard West
12
Turn right onto Front Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
13
Turn left onto Fremaux Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Fremaux Avenue
14
Turn right onto 3rd Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
3rd Street
15
Turn right onto Bouscaren Street
220 ft
·
10 sec
·
Bouscaren Street
16
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 73.8 miles from Carencro, LA, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.8 miles or 1h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Slidell, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Carencro, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Carencro, LA
This is one driving day of about 147.6 miles and 2h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Carencro, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on West Florida Republic Parkway for about 79.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 73.8 mi from Carencro, LA · 1h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
74 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 73.8 miles from Carencro, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before West Florida Republic Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79.5 miles.
Arriving in Slidell, LA
The final approach into Slidell, LA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Slidell, LA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.56 one way
$45.13 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $24.75 | $49.50 |
| premium | $4.61 | $26.79 | $53.58 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $32.79 | $65.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.3 | 0 | $15.50 | $7.08 |
| Efficient EV | 36.9 | 0 | $12.92 | $5.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59 | 0 | $20.66 | $9.45 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (67% 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
Slidell, LA
Late night in Slidell on Monday
Local time
5:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1 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
2h 49m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Carencro, LA to Slidell, LA covers 147.6 miles and takes about 2h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Florida Republic Parkway, I 10, Veterans Memorial Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 73.8 miles from Carencro, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.56 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 147.6 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.1 miles (I 10; US 167): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 62.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 142.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Carencro, LA to Slidell, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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