Origin
Hammond, LA
Afternoon in Hammond on Friday
Local time
2:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hammond, 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
55m
Distance
47 mi
76 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hammond, LA
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Slidell, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hammond, LA to Slidell, LA covers 47 miles and takes about 55m 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, Gause Boulevard West, US 51 Business for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39.8 miles on West Florida Republic Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.10 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 47 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 (87%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 55m highway drive covering 47 miles, with most of the trip on West Florida Republic Parkway and Gause Boulevard West. The longest continuous stretch is about 39.8 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 17 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 39.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 around 1.8 miles in near US 51 Business / Veterans Avenue.
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 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (US 51 Business / Veterans Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.9 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.2 miles (I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 51 Business / Veterans Avenue
Enter roundabout onto US 51 Business / Veterans Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Enter roundabout toward I 12 East
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward I 12 East
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~3m 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
42 mi into trip
|
~46m 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
43 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
US 190 / Gause Boulevard West
At end of road, turn left onto US 190 / Gause Boulevard West
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Florida Republic Parkway | 39.8 mi | 42m |
| Gause Boulevard West | 3 mi | 4m |
| US 51 Business | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Front Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Northshore Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Oak Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Fremaux Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Florida Republic Parkway
— 39.8 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hammond, LA and Slidell, LA.
1
Start on West Charles Street
94 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Charles Street
2
Turn right onto North Oak Street
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
North Oak Street
3
Continue on US 51 Business
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
US 51 Business
4
Continue on US 51 Business
198 ft
·
3 sec
·
Southwest Railroad Avenue
5
Enter roundabout onto US 51 Business
129 ft
·
2 sec
·
Veterans Avenue
6
Continue on US 51 Business
413 ft
·
7 sec
·
Veterans Avenue
7
Enter roundabout
257 ft
·
4 sec
Toward I 12 East
8
Continue
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 12 East
9
Merge onto I 12
40 mi
·
42 min
·
West Florida Republic Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 80
Toward Airport Drive, North Shore Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto Northshore Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Northshore Boulevard
12
At end of road, turn left onto US 190
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Gause Boulevard West
13
Turn right onto US 11
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
14
Turn left onto US 190 Business
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Fremaux Avenue
15
Turn right onto 3rd Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
3rd Street
16
Turn right onto Bouscaren Street
220 ft
·
9 sec
·
Bouscaren Street
17
Arrive at destination
Bouscaren Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.5 mi from Hammond, LA · 26m into the drive
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 23.5 miles from Hammond, 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
$7.10 one way
$14.20 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $7.79 | $15.58 |
| premium | $4.56 | $8.44 | $16.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.38 | $20.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
| Efficient EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.11 | $1.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.58 | $3.01 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Afternoon in Slidell on Friday
Local time
2:50 PM
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
23 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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hammond, LA to Slidell, LA covers 47 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Florida Republic Parkway, Gause Boulevard West, US 51 Business. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.5 miles from Hammond, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.10 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 is a straightforward 55m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (US 51 Business / Veterans Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.9 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.2 miles (I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hammond, LA to Slidell, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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