Origin
Slidell, LA
Afternoon in Slidell on Sunday
Local time
1:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Slidell, LA to Baker, LA
Drive Time
1h 55m
Distance
96.6 mi
155 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
Photo: Yasin Onuş
Trip Overview
Traveling from Slidell to Baker covers 96.6 miles and takes approximately 1 hour and 55 minutes to complete. Because this journey is entirely local, you won't spend any time on major highways, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. Budgeting about $13 for fuel should keep you covered for the entire distance. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region of Louisiana, you will remain in a familiar geographic environment throughout your travel. This route is best suited for drivers who prefer navigating local thoroughfares over the intensity of high-speed interstate traffic. It is a straightforward trek that avoids the need for an overnight stay, allowing you to reach your destination with ease.
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
48.3 miles from Slidell, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Drive Character
This drive is defined by its turn-heavy, local profile, moving away from high-speed transit in favor of community-focused streets. You will find yourself navigating via 3rd Street, Fremaux Avenue, and Front Street, which makes for a more engaged driving experience compared to a standard interstate sprint. With a highway share of 0%, you should expect a constant flow of turns rather than long, straight stretches of road. In fact, your longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on 3rd Street, emphasizing the need for your full attention behind the wheel. Expect a shift in pace as you move through these local channels, as the road requires frequent adjustments rather than maintaining a steady cruise control speed.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
3rd Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Slidell, LA to Baker, LA is easy. At 1h 55m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Slidell, LA to Baker, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fremaux Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Front Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Gause Boulevard West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northshore Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Airport Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Florida Republic Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 61 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
3rd Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Slidell, LA and Baker, LA.
1
Start on Bouscaren Street
220 ft
·
15 sec
·
Bouscaren Street
2
Turn left onto 3rd Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
3rd Street
3
Turn left onto Fremaux Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Fremaux Avenue
4
Turn right onto Front Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
5
Turn left onto Gause Boulevard West
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Gause Boulevard West
6
Turn right onto Northshore Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Northshore Boulevard
7
Continue on Airport Road
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Airport Road
8
Take the ramp left
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
9
Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway
77 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
West Florida Republic Parkway
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 61 North: Airline Highway
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
US 61 North: Airline Highway
11
Merge slight left onto Airline Highway
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Airline Highway
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 110: Natchez, Baton Rouge
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 110: Natchez, Baton Rouge
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 110 North: Natchez
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 110 North: Natchez
14
Keep slight left to continue on 110 North: Natchez
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
110 North: Natchez
15
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
16
Take the exit slight right toward LA 19: Scotlandville, Baker
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
LA 19: Scotlandville, Baker
17
Turn right onto Scotland Avenue
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Scotland Avenue
18
Continue on Main Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
19
Turn left onto Groom Road
16 ft
·
Groom Road
20
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the local nature of these 96.6 miles, you have significant flexibility regarding your departure time. Since the trip takes under two hours, you can easily complete it in one go without planning for formal stops along the way. Keep in mind that because the route relies on local streets, you should account for typical traffic patterns that might fluctuate compared to a highway route. Since your longest stretch is 0 miles on 3rd Street, stay alert for frequent turns and intersections throughout the duration of your journey. Filling up your tank before you leave Slidell ensures you have your $13 fuel budget squared away, allowing you to focus entirely on the navigation required for this specific local path.
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 48.3 miles from Slidell, LA, or about 57m into the drive.
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 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.3 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Baker, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Slidell, 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 Slidell, LA
This is one driving day of about 96.6 miles and 1h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Slidell, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48.3 mi from Slidell, LA · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 48.3 miles from Slidell, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Baker, LA
The final approach into Baker, 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 Baker, LA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.77 one way
$29.54 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $16.20 | $32.40 |
| premium | $4.61 | $17.53 | $35.07 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $21.46 | $42.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29 | 0 | $10.14 | $4.64 |
| Efficient EV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.45 | $3.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.6 | 0 | $13.52 | $6.18 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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
Baker, LA
Afternoon in Baker on Sunday
Local time
1:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 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 Slidell, LA to Baker, LA covers 96.6 miles and takes about 1h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 3rd Street, Fremaux Avenue, Front Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.3 miles from Slidell, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.77 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.
The drive from Slidell, LA to Baker, LA is easy. At 1h 55m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Slidell, LA to Baker, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Slidell, LA to Baker, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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