Origin
Slidell, LA
Afternoon in Slidell on Thursday
Local time
12:12 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Slidell, LA to Bastrop, LA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 22m
Distance
273.3 mi
440 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 9m
★
6 AM
5h 23m
8 AM
5h 50m
10 AM
5h 32m
12 PM
5h 30m
3 PM
5h 34m
5 PM
5h 48m
8 PM
5h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Slidell, LA
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Bastrop, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Slidell, LA to Bastrop, LA covers 273.3 miles and takes about 5h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 3rd Street, Fremaux Avenue, Front Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.27 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
136.6 miles from Slidell, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 41m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 22m. Total distance: 273.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 22m drive with frequent turns across 273.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 22m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Slidell, LA to Bastrop, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd Street | — | — |
| Fremaux Avenue | — | — |
| Front Street | — | — |
| Gause Boulevard West | — | — |
| Northshore Boulevard | — | — |
| Airport Road | — | — |
| West Florida Republic Parkway | — | — |
| I 55 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
3rd Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Slidell, LA and Bastrop, 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
42 mi
·
44 min
·
West Florida Republic Parkway
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 55: Jackson
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
I 55: Jackson
11
Merge slight left onto Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
56 mi
·
1 hr
·
Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
12
Take the exit slight right
29 mi
·
33 min
13
At the end of the road, turn left
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
14
Take the exit left
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
15
Merge slight left
28 mi
·
32 min
16
Keep slight left
6.0 mi
·
7 min
17
Take the exit slight right
13 mi
·
15 min
18
Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
63 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Louisa Street
125 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Louisa Street
20
Exit the roundabout onto South Louisa Street
13 mi
·
19 min
·
South Louisa Street
21
Continue on Oak Ridge Road
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Oak Ridge Road
22
Continue on North Oak Street
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
North Oak Street
23
Continue on Oak Ridge Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Oak Ridge Road
24
Turn left onto Grabault Road
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Grabault Road
25
At the end of the road, turn left onto Mer Rouge Road
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Mer Rouge Road
26
Continue on East Madison Avenue
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East Madison Avenue
27
Arrive at your destination
3 ft
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 136.6 miles from Slidell, LA, or about 2h 41m 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 60 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 136.6 miles or 2h 41m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bastrop, 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.
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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 Slidell, LA
This is one driving day of about 273.3 miles and 5h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 miles from Slidell, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 136.6 mi from Slidell, LA · 2h 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
137 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 60 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 136.6 miles from Slidell, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bastrop, LA
The final approach into Bastrop, 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 Bastrop, 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
$41.27 one way
$82.55 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
96 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $45.31 | $90.62 |
| premium | $4.56 | $49.05 | $98.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $60.34 | $120.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 95.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 82 | 1 | $28.70 | $13.12 |
| Efficient EV | 68.3 | 0 | $23.91 | $10.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 109.3 | 1 | $38.26 | $17.49 |
Gas CO2
96 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Bastrop, LA
Afternoon in Bastrop on Thursday
Local time
12:12 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
58°F
Alexandria, LA
137 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
20 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
5h 22m 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 Slidell, LA to Bastrop, LA covers 273.3 miles and takes about 5h 22m 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 136.6 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 $41.27 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.
This is a straightforward 5h 22m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Slidell, LA to Bastrop, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Slidell, LA to Bastrop, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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