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Trip from Maryland, LA to Slidell, LA

Drive Time

1h 51m

Distance

94.1 mi

151 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 43m ★
6 AM
1h 51m
8 AM
2h 8m
10 AM
1h 57m
12 PM
1h 55m
3 PM
1h 58m
5 PM
2h 7m
8 PM
1h 47m

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

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Downtown Maryland, LA, LA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Maryland, LA to Slidell, LA covers 94.1 miles and takes about 1h 51m 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, Airline Highway, Gause Boulevard West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 77.5 miles on West Florida Republic Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.39 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

47 miles from Maryland, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 51m highway drive covering 94.1 miles, with most of the trip on West Florida Republic Parkway and Airline Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 77.5 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 18 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 77.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West Florida Republic Parkway and Airline Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near LA 19 / Scotland Avenue.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 94.1 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: near the start (LA 19 / Scotland Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | LA 19 / Scotland Avenue

Turn left onto LA 19 / Scotland Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in

Turn left toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge
8
2.4 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the exit toward US 190, US 61: Opelousas, Airline Highway

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 5B Toward US 190, US 61: Opelousas, Airline Highwa...
6
3 mi into trip | ~5m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 190 East, US 61 South: Airline Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 190 East, US 61 South: Airline Highwa...
8
89.1 mi into trip | ~1h 42m 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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Florida Republic Parkway 77.5 mi 1h 23m
Airline Highway 7.8 mi 12m
Gause Boulevard West 3 mi 4m
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway 1.3 mi 1m
Scotland Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Front Street 0.6 mi 1m
Northshore Boulevard 0.6 mi 1m
3rd Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: West Florida Republic Parkway — 77.5 mi, about 1h 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

86 ft · 11 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto LA 19

0.7 mi · 1 min · Scotland Avenue
Use the left lane.
3

Turn left

305 ft · 9 sec
Toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge Use the left lane.
4

Continue on this road

0.3 mi · 35 sec · this road
Toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge
5

Merge onto I 110

1.3 mi · 1 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 5B Toward US 190, US 61: Opelousas, Airline Highway Use the slight right lane.
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward US 190 East, US 61 South: Airline Highway
8

Merge onto US 61; US 190

7.8 mi · 12 min · Airline Highway
Use the straight lane.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec
Toward I 12 East: Hammond
10

Merge onto I 12

77 mi · 1 hr 23 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Exit 80 Toward Airport Drive, North Shore Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Turn right onto Northshore Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · Northshore Boulevard
13

At end of road, turn left onto US 190

3.0 mi · 4 min · Gause Boulevard West
14

Turn right onto US 11

0.6 mi · 1 min · Front Street
15

Turn left onto US 190 Business

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Fremaux Avenue
16

Turn right onto 3rd Street

0.2 mi · 18 sec · 3rd Street
17

Turn right onto Bouscaren Street

220 ft · 9 sec · Bouscaren Street
18

Arrive at destination

Bouscaren Street

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 47 miles from Maryland, LA, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 77.5 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 33m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 47 miles or 57m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 30m

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 Maryland, 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 Maryland, LA

This is one driving day of about 94.1 miles and 1h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Maryland, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on West Florida Republic Parkway for about 77.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 47 mi from Maryland, LA · 57m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Baton Rouge, LA

47 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

Metairie, LA

Fuel and coffee

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

Laplace, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 47 miles from Maryland, 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 77.5 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...

28 mi from route ~69 min detour Free near mile 94.1
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.39 one way

$28.77 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.26 $15.78 $31.56
premium $4.61 $17.08 $34.16
diesel $5.64 $20.91 $41.81

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28.2 0 $9.88 $4.52
Efficient EV 23.5 0 $8.23 $3.76
EV Truck/SUV 37.6 0 $13.17 $6.02

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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 1 day ago

Origin

Maryland, LA

Afternoon in Maryland on Monday

Local time

12:34 PM

CDT

Current temp

88°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Slidell, LA

Afternoon in Slidell on Monday

Local time

12:34 PM

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

22 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

1h 51m 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 Maryland, LA to Slidell, LA covers 94.1 miles and takes about 1h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Florida Republic Parkway, Airline Highway, Gause Boulevard West. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 47 miles from Maryland, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.39 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 demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 94.1 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 19 / Scotland Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Maryland, LA to Slidell, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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