Origin
Gretna, LA
Late night in Gretna on Friday
Local time
5:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gretna, LA to Slidell, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
37.1 mi
60 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 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gretna, LA
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Slidell, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Gretna, LA to Slidell, LA covers 37.1 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 10, Westbank Expressway, Old Spanish Trail for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.6 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.60 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 37.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 47m highway drive covering 37.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and Westbank Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 28.6 miles on I 10.
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.
I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 28.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Westbank Expressway. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Evergreen Drive.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 37.1 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.1 miles (Evergreen Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (LA 23 / Westbank Expressway): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Evergreen Drive
Turn right onto Evergreen Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
LA 23 / Westbank Expressway
At end of road, turn left onto LA 23 / Westbank Expressway
Navigation decision point
7
5.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward I 10 East: Slidell
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 13C
Toward I 10 East: Slidell
6
5.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 10
Merge onto I 10 toward I 10 East: Slidell
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 10 East: Slidell
7
34.3 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward LA 433: Old Spanish Trail
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 263
Toward LA 433: Old Spanish Trail
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 28.6 mi | 32m |
| Westbank Expressway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Old Spanish Trail | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Pontchartrain Expressway | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| Sergeant Alfred Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Crescent City Connection | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Evergreen Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 28.6 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gretna, LA and Slidell, LA.
1
Start on Richard Street
171 ft
·
12 sec
·
Richard Street
2
Turn left onto 11th Street
305 ft
·
15 sec
·
11th Street
3
Turn right onto Evergreen Drive
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Evergreen Drive
4
At end of road, turn left onto LA 23
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Westbank Expressway
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward US 90 Business East
6
Merge onto US 90 BUS
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Westbank Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Continue on US 90 BUS
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
Crescent City Connection
8
Continue on US 90 BUS
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pontchartrain Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 13C
Toward I 10 East: Slidell
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 10
29 mi
·
32 min
·
I 10
Toward I 10 East: Slidell
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 263
Toward LA 433: Old Spanish Trail
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn left onto LA 433
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Spanish Trail
13
Turn sharp right onto Sergeant Alfred Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Sergeant Alfred Drive
14
Continue on 3rd Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
3rd Street
15
Turn left onto Bouscaren Street
220 ft
·
9 sec
·
Bouscaren Street
16
Arrive at destination
Bouscaren Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.6 mi from Gretna, LA · 24m into the drive
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 18.6 miles from Gretna, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Slidell, LA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Slidell, LA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
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
Slidell, LA
Late night in Slidell on Friday
Local time
5:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°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
47m 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 Gretna, LA to Slidell, LA covers 37.1 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, Westbank Expressway, Old Spanish Trail. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.6 miles from Gretna, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.60 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 37.1 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.1 miles (Evergreen Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (LA 23 / Westbank Expressway): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Gretna, LA to Slidell, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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