Trip from Leesville, LA to Slidell, LA

Drive Time

5h 3m

Distance

261.9 mi

421 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$40

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

4h 50m ★

6 AM

5h 4m

8 AM

5h 31m

10 AM

5h 13m

12 PM

5h 10m

3 PM

5h 14m

5 PM

5h 29m

8 PM

4h 56m

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

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Leesville, LA

Thomas K

Slidell, LA

Israyosoy S.

Trip Overview

The drive from Leesville, LA to Slidell, LA covers 261.9 miles and takes about 5h 3m 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 49, US 190 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 $40.04 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

131 miles from Leesville, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 28m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 5h 3m highway drive covering 261.9 miles, with most of the trip on West Florida Republic Parkway and I 49. 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 26 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 49. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 115 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 261.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 115 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 115.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 115.6 miles (US 190): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 22 key points

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

115 mi into trip | ~2h 7m in

Take the exit toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas

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

Toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas

115.6 mi into trip | ~2h 8m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 190 East: Baton Rouge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward US 190 East: Baton Rouge

115.6 mi into trip | ~2h 8m in | US 190

Merge onto US 190

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

Use the straight / right lanes.

176.6 mi into trip | ~3h 27m 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

256.9 mi into trip | ~4h 55m 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

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Leesville, LA to Slidell, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Opelousas along the way.

Opelousas

115 mi in | ~2h 7m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
West Florida Republic Parkway	79.5 mi	1h 25m
I 49	60.2 mi	1h
US 190	49.5 mi	1h 3m
Alexandria Highway	48 mi	55m
I 10	7.6 mi	9m
LA 415 Spur	3.6 mi	5m
Gause Boulevard West	3 mi	4m
Jefferson Highway	3 mi	4m

Longest stretch: West Florida Republic Parkway — 79.5 mi, about 1h 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on East Texas Street

0.2 mi · 42 sec · East Texas Street

Turn right onto US 171; LA 8

0.8 mi · 1 min · North 5th Street

Turn right onto LA 1213

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Kurthwood Road

Merge onto LA 8; LA 28

48 mi · 55 min · Alexandria Highway

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Merge onto US 71; US 165

1.6 mi · 2 min · Macarthur Drive

Enter roundabout onto US 71

0.4 mi · 35 sec · Jefferson Highway

Continue on US 71

2.6 mi · 4 min · Jefferson Highway

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 49 South: Opelousas

Merge onto I 49

60 mi · 1 hr · I 49

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas

Keep slight left at fork

362 ft · 9 sec

Toward US 190 East: Baton Rouge

Merge onto US 190

49 mi · 1 hr 3 min · US 190

Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto LA 415 Spur

3.6 mi · 5 min · LA 415 Spur

Turn left

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge

Merge onto I 10

7.6 mi · 9 min · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Exit 159 Toward I 12 East: Hammond Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Continue on I 12

80 mi · 1 hr 25 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec

Exit 80 Toward Airport Drive, North Shore Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto Northshore Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · Northshore Boulevard

At end of road, turn left onto US 190

3.0 mi · 4 min · Gause Boulevard West

Turn right onto US 11

0.6 mi · 1 min · Front Street

Turn left onto US 190 Business

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Fremaux Avenue

Turn right onto 3rd Street

0.2 mi · 18 sec · 3rd Street

Turn right onto Bouscaren Street

220 ft · 9 sec · Bouscaren Street

Arrive at destination

Bouscaren Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 131 miles from Leesville, LA, or about 2h 28m 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 131 miles or 2h 28m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 9m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Slidell, LA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Leesville, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Leesville, LA

This is one driving day of about 261.9 miles and 5h 3m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Leesville, 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 131 mi from Leesville, LA · 2h 28m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Newton, TX

131 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

Jasper, TX

Fuel and coffee

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

Newton, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 131 miles from Leesville, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

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...

28 mi from route ~69 min detour Free near mile 261.9

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$40.04 one way

$80.08 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 92 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.26	$43.91	$87.83
premium	$4.61	$47.53	$95.07
diesel	$5.64	$58.19	$116.37

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$40

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$65–$90

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 91.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	78.6	0	$27.50	$12.57
Efficient EV	65.5	0	$22.92	$10.48
EV Truck/SUV	104.8	1	$36.67	$16.76

Gas CO2

92 kg

EV CO2

31 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 1 day ago

Origin

Leesville, LA

Morning in Leesville on Monday

Local time

8:11 AM

CDT

Current temp

87°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Slidell, LA

Morning in Slidell on Monday

Local time

8:11 AM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

65°F

Newton, TX

131 mi in

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

21 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

5h 3m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Leesville, LA to Slidell, LA covers 261.9 miles and takes about 5h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are West Florida Republic Parkway, I 49, US 190. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 131 miles from Leesville, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.04 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

On the drive from Leesville, LA to Slidell, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Opelousas along the way.

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Trip from Leesville, LA to Slidell, LA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Slidell, LA

National Parks Near This Route

New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Leesville, LA

Slidell, LA

Same local time

21 degrees cooler at arrival

5h 3m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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