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Trip from Patterson, LA to Slidell, LA

Drive Time

2h 21m

Distance

120 mi

193 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 12m ★
6 AM
2h 22m
8 AM
2h 41m
10 AM
2h 29m
12 PM
2h 27m
3 PM
2h 30m
5 PM
2h 40m
8 PM
2h 16m

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

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Downtown Patterson, LA, LA

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Slidell, LA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Patterson, LA to Slidell, LA covers 120 miles and takes about 2h 21m 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 64.9 miles on US 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.34 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

60 miles from Patterson, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 21m highway drive covering 120 miles, with most of the trip on US 90 and I 10. The longest continuous stretch is about 64.9 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 17 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 64.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 90 and I 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near US 90.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 120 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 0.9 miles (US 90): Lane positioning matters here; at 65.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 77 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

6
0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 90

Turn left onto US 90

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
65.7 mi into trip | ~1h 16m 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
77 mi into trip | ~1h 29m 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
87.3 mi into trip | ~1h 42m 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
117.2 mi into trip | ~2h 16m 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 Patterson, LA to Slidell, LA, road signs begin pointing toward New Orleans along the way.

New Orleans

65.7 mi in | ~1h 16m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 90 64.9 mi 1h 14m
I 10 34.5 mi 40m
I 310 11.1 mi 12m
I 610 5 mi 6m
Old Spanish Trail 1.7 mi 2m
Sergeant Alfred Drive 0.7 mi 1m
Main Street 0.6 mi 1m
Bernard Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 90 — 64.9 mi, about 1h 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on LA 182

0.6 mi · 1 min · Main Street
2

Turn right onto Bernard Street

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Bernard Street
3

Turn right onto US 90

0.1 mi · 9 sec · US 90
4

Take the exit

156 ft · 9 sec
5

Turn left onto US 90

65 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville, New Orleans
7

Continue on I 310

11 mi · 12 min · I 310
8

Keep slight right at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 1A Toward I 10 East: New Orleans
9

Merge onto I 10

9.6 mi · 11 min · I 10
Use the straight lane.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 610

5.0 mi · 6 min · I 610
Toward Slidell Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto I 10

25 mi · 28 min · I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Exit 263 Toward LA 433: Old Spanish Trail Use the slight right lane.
13

Turn left onto LA 433

1.7 mi · 2 min · Old Spanish Trail
14

Turn sharp right onto Sergeant Alfred Drive

0.7 mi · 1 min · Sergeant Alfred Drive
15

Continue on 3rd Street

0.2 mi · 22 sec · 3rd Street
16

Turn left onto Bouscaren Street

220 ft · 9 sec · Bouscaren Street
17

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 60 miles from Patterson, LA, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.9 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 60 miles or 1h 10m 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 55m

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 Patterson, 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 Patterson, LA

This is one driving day of about 120 miles and 2h 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Patterson, 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 US 90 for about 64.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 60 mi from Patterson, LA · 1h 10m into the drive

Downtown Kenner, LA, LA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Kenner, LA

60 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.

Popular next leg

Kenner, LA to Slidell, LA

41 mi · 52m

Pacing Suggestions

Kenner, 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 60 miles from Patterson, 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 64.9 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...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Free near mile 91.1
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.34 one way

$36.69 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.26 $20.12 $40.24
premium $4.61 $21.78 $43.56
diesel $5.64 $26.66 $53.32

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 42 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 36 0 $12.60 $5.76
Efficient EV 30 0 $10.50 $4.80
EV Truck/SUV 48 0 $16.80 $7.68

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 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 3 days ago

Origin

Patterson, LA

Morning in Patterson on Monday

Local time

6:58 AM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Slidell, LA

Morning in Slidell on Monday

Local time

6:58 AM

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

1 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

2h 21m 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 Patterson, LA to Slidell, LA covers 120 miles and takes about 2h 21m 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 60 miles from Patterson, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.34 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 12 significant decision points across 120 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: at 0.9 miles (US 90): Lane positioning matters here; at 65.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 77 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Patterson, LA to Slidell, LA, road signs begin pointing toward New Orleans along the way.

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