Trip from Slidell, LA to Carencro, LA

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are West Florida Republic Parkway, I 10, Veterans Memorial Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 73.7 miles from Slidell, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.26 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: How many breaks should I plan?

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Slidell, LA to Carencro, LA?

The route from Slidell, LA to Carencro, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 48m

Distance

147.4 mi

237 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

29 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

2h 38m ★

6 AM

2h 48m

8 AM

3h 10m

10 AM

2h 56m

12 PM

2h 54m

3 PM

2h 57m

5 PM

3h 9m

8 PM

2h 42m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Slidell, LA to Carencro, LA covers 147.4 miles and takes about 2h 48m 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 10, Veterans Memorial Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 80.3 miles on West Florida Republic Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.26 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

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

73.7 miles from Slidell, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 48m. Total distance: 147.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 48m highway drive covering 147.4 miles, with most of the trip on West Florida Republic Parkway and I 10. The longest continuous stretch is about 80.3 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 17 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 80.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West Florida Republic Parkway and I 10. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 3rd Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 147.4 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 190 Business / Fremaux Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 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 | 3rd Street

Turn left onto 3rd Street

Navigation decision point

5

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 190 Business / Fremaux Avenue

Turn left onto US 190 Business / Fremaux Avenue

Navigation decision point

5

5.3 mi into trip | ~8m in | I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway

Merge onto I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

5

85.6 mi into trip | ~1h 35m in | I 10

Merge onto I 10

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

Use the slight right lane.

6

89.2 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in | I 10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
West Florida Republic Parkway	80.3 mi	1h 26m
I 10	55.8 mi	1h 4m
Veterans Memorial Expressway	3.8 mi	4m
Gause Boulevard West	3 mi	4m
Veterans Drive	1 mi	2m
Northshore Boulevard	0.7 mi	1m
Front Street	0.6 mi	1m
North University Avenue	0.4 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: West Florida Republic Parkway — 80.3 mi, about 1h 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Slidell, LA and Carencro, 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 US 190 Business

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Fremaux Avenue

4

Turn right onto US 11

0.6 mi · 1 min · Front Street

5

Turn left onto US 190

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 · 28 sec · Airport Road

8

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 45 sec

9

Merge onto I 12

80 mi · 1 hr 26 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

10

Merge onto I 10

3.6 mi · 4 min · I 10

Use the slight right lane.

11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10

52 mi · 59 min · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 56 sec

Toward I 49 North: Opelousas

13

Merge onto I 49; US 167

3.8 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway

14

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec

Toward LA 726: Carencro

15

Turn left onto LA 726

1.0 mi · 2 min · Veterans Drive

16

At end of road, turn left onto LA 182

0.4 mi · 38 sec · North University Avenue

17

Arrive at destination

LA 182

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.

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

The halfway point lands around 73.7 miles from Slidell, LA, or about 1h 22m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.3 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 32 miles or 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 73.7 miles or 1h 22m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 16m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Carencro, 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.

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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 Slidell, LA

This is one driving day of about 147.4 miles and 2h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 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.

The longest stretch is on West Florida Republic Parkway for about 80.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 73.7 mi from Slidell, LA · 1h 22m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Baton Rouge, LA

74 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

Hammond, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Baton Rouge, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 73.7 miles from Slidell, 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 80.3 miles.

Arriving in Carencro, LA

The final approach into Carencro, 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 Carencro, LA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

KY's Olde Towne Bicycle Shop

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Slidell, Louisiana

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+19856411911

Visit website

Sogo | Japanese Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Slidell, Louisiana

0.9 mi

City Pork Jefferson

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

1.4 mi

KY's Olde Towne Bicycle Shop

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Slidell, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+19856411911

Visit website

Sogo | Japanese Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Slidell, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+19852884512

Visit website

City Pork Jefferson

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 84.2

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+12256158880

Visit website

Prejean's

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 147.4

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+13378963247

Visit website

Copeland's of New Orleans

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 21.1

Covington, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+19858099659

Visit website

James Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 73.7

Denham Springs, Louisiana

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+12256659922

Visit website

Louisiana Lagniappe Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour Expensive mile 84.2

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 5–8:30 pm

+12257679991

Visit website

Supper Club BR

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $100 or ab mile 84.2

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 5–10 pm

+12253411000

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Slidell, Louisiana

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

Electrify America Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 136.9

Breaux Bridge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 136.9

Breaux Bridge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13373321253

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 84.2

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 21.1

Mandeville, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19856165041

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 136.9

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ProChargeEV Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 84.2

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12259236993

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Slidell, Louisiana

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

Heritage Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Slidell, Louisiana

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+19856464371

Burden Museum & Gardens

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 84.2

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12257633990

Visit website

Slidell Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Slidell, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+19856464380

Visit website

Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 84.2

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 8 am–4:30 pm

+12257652437

Visit website

LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 84.2

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12257633990

Visit website

Celebration Station Baton Rouge

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 84.2

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 12–9 pm

+12259247888

Visit website

Blue Zoo Aquarium Baton Rouge

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 84.2

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+12254165290

Visit website

Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 73.7

Denham Springs, Louisiana

Hours: 4–8 pm

+12253044655

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

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

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.26 one way

$44.52 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 52 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$24.44	$48.87
premium	$4.56	$26.46	$52.91
diesel	$5.61	$32.54	$65.09

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 51.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

29 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Covington, LA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Hammond Aire Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Baton Rouge, LA

Tesla

11 DCFC

Fremaux Town Center - Tesla Supercharger

Slidell, LA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Stirling Lafayette - Tesla Supercharger

Lafayette, LA

Tesla

8 DCFC

All Star Hyundai of Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge, LA

Blink Network

6 DCFC

Acadian Village Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger

Baton Rouge, LA

Tesla

6 DCFC

Baton Rouge, LA

RIVIAN_ADVENTURE

6 DCFC

Walmart 402 (Breaux Bridge, LA)

Breaux Bridge, LA

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Tesla: 5 ChargePoint Network: 5 Blink Network: 4 EV Connect: 3 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 2 Electrify America: 2 eVgo Network: 2 Non-Networked: 2 RED_E: 2 FORD_CHARGE: 1 JULE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	44.2	$15.48	$7.08
Efficient EV	36.9	$12.90	$5.90
EV Truck/SUV	59	$20.64	$9.43

Gas CO2

52 kg

EV CO2

17 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Slidell, LA

Night in Slidell on Thursday

Local time

10:09 PM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Carencro, LA

Night in Carencro on Thursday

Local time

10:09 PM

CDT

Current temp

79°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

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

2h 48m 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 Carencro, LA covers 147.4 miles and takes about 2h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are West Florida Republic Parkway, I 10, Veterans Memorial Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 73.7 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 $22.26 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 147.4 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 190 Business / Fremaux Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Slidell, LA to Carencro, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park.

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Trip from Slidell, LA to Carencro, LA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Carencro, LA

Nearby Places

KY's Olde Towne Bicycle Shop

KY's Olde Towne Bicycle Shop

Sogo | Japanese Restaurant

City Pork Jefferson

Prejean's

Copeland's of New Orleans

James Restaurant

Louisiana Lagniappe Restaurant

Supper Club BR

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

ProChargeEV Charging Station

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Heritage Park

Burden Museum & Gardens

Slidell Museum

Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum

LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens

Celebration Station Baton Rouge

Blue Zoo Aquarium Baton Rouge

Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

National Parks Near This Route

New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Slidell, LA

Carencro, LA

Same local time

20 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 48m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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