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Trip from Jeanerette, LA to Slidell, LA

Drive Time

2h 53m

Distance

149 mi

240 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

13 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 43m ★
6 AM
2h 54m
8 AM
3h 16m
10 AM
3h 2m
12 PM
3h 0m
3 PM
3h 3m
5 PM
3h 15m
8 PM
2h 47m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Jeanerette, LA to Slidell, LA covers 149 miles and takes about 2h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 90, I 10, I 310 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 92.5 miles on US 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.78 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

74.5 miles from Jeanerette, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 53m highway drive covering 149 miles, with most of the trip on US 90 and I 10. The longest continuous stretch is about 92.5 miles on US 90.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 92.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 90 and I 10. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in near US 90.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 149 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 2.2 miles (US 90): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 94.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 106 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
2.2 mi into trip | ~4m in | US 90

Merge onto US 90

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
94.7 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in

Take the exit toward I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville, New Orleans

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonvil...
6
106 mi into trip | ~2h 1m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 East: New Orleans

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 1A Toward I 10 East: New Orleans
7
116.3 mi into trip | ~2h 14m in | I 610

Keep slight left at fork onto I 610 toward Slidell

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Slidell
7
146.2 mi into trip | ~2h 48m 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

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Jeanerette, LA to Slidell, LA, road signs begin pointing toward New Orleans along the way.

New Orleans

94.7 mi in | ~1h 48m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 90 92.5 mi 1h 44m
I 10 34.5 mi 40m
I 310 11.1 mi 12m
I 610 5 mi 6m
Canal Street 1.9 mi 3m
Old Spanish Trail 1.7 mi 2m
Sergeant Alfred Drive 0.7 mi 1m
3rd Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 90 — 92.5 mi, about 1h 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jeanerette, LA and Slidell, LA.

1

Start on Canal Street

1.9 mi · 3 min · Canal Street
2

Turn left

0.4 mi · 45 sec
3

Merge slight left

92 mi · 1 hr 44 min
4

Take the exit slight left toward I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville, New Orleans

0.2 mi · 23 sec · I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville, New Orleans
5

Continue straight

11 mi · 12 min
6

Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: New Orleans

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 10 East: New Orleans
7

Merge slight left

9.6 mi · 11 min
8

Keep slight left to continue on Slidell

5.0 mi · 6 min · Slidell
9

Merge slight left

25 mi · 28 min
10

Take the exit slight right toward LA 433: Old Spanish Trail

0.2 mi · 30 sec · LA 433: Old Spanish Trail
11

Turn left onto Old Spanish Trail

1.7 mi · 2 min · Old Spanish Trail
12

Turn sharp right onto Sergeant Alfred Drive

0.7 mi · 1 min · Sergeant Alfred Drive
13

Continue on 3rd Street

0.2 mi · 22 sec · 3rd Street
14

Turn left onto Bouscaren Street

220 ft · 10 sec · Bouscaren Street
15

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 74.5 miles from Jeanerette, LA, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 92.5 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 74.5 miles or 1h 25m 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 21m

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 Jeanerette, 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 Jeanerette, LA

This is one driving day of about 149 miles and 2h 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Jeanerette, 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 US 90 for about 92.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 74.5 mi from Jeanerette, LA · 1h 25m into the drive

Downtown Laplace, LA, LA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Laplace, LA

75 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

Laplace, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Houma, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 74.5 miles from Jeanerette, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 92.5 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Discover the roots of jazz at the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. Located in the heart of the French Quarter, our park offers live performances, exhibits, and programs that celebrate the le...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 118.2
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.78 one way

$45.56 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 52 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.26 $24.98 $49.97
premium $4.61 $27.04 $54.09
diesel $5.64 $33.10 $66.21

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: 52.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

13 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Winn-Dixie - Tesla Supercharger

Metairie, LA

Tesla

24 DCFC

The Jung Hotel - Tesla Supercharger

New Orleans, LA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Rouses Market - Tesla Supercharger

Metairie, LA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Fremaux Town Center - Tesla Supercharger

Slidell, LA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Slidell, LA

Slidell, LA

RIVIAN_ADVENTURE

5 DCFC

AJ Dohmann Chevrolet

Berwick, LA

RED_E

2 DCFC

Matt Bowers Ford

Metairie, LA

FORD_CHARGE

2 DCFC

Legacy Buick GMC - KFB

Slidell, LA

Blink Network

2 DCFC

Tesla: 4 ChargePoint Network: 4 RED_E: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1 Non-Networked: 1 Blink Network: 1 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 44.7 0 $15.64 $7.15
Efficient EV 37.3 0 $13.04 $5.96
EV Truck/SUV 59.6 0 $20.86 $9.54

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.

Forecast data refreshed 4 hours ago

Origin

Jeanerette, LA

Morning in Jeanerette on Monday

Local time

7:00 AM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Mostly Cloudy

SE 5 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Destination

Slidell, LA

Morning in Slidell on Monday

Local time

7:00 AM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Mostly Cloudy

SE 5 mph 0% chance 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 53m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Jeanerette, LA to Slidell, LA covers 149 miles and takes about 2h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 90, I 10, I 310. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 74.5 miles from Jeanerette, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.78 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 149 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 2.2 miles (US 90): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 94.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 106 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Jeanerette, LA to Slidell, LA, road signs begin pointing toward New Orleans along the way.

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