Origin
Slidell, LA
Morning in Slidell on Thursday
Local time
11:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Slidell, LA to Colt, LA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
7m
Distance
4.5 mi
7 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 7m
★
6 AM
0h 8m
8 AM
0h 9m
10 AM
0h 8m
12 PM
0h 8m
3 PM
0h 8m
5 PM
0h 9m
8 PM
0h 7m
★
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Slidell, LA to Colt, LA covers 4.5 miles and takes about 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Gause Boulevard West, Front Street, 3rd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.5 miles on Gause Boulevard West. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7m. Total distance: 4.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 7m drive with frequent turns across 4.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Gause Boulevard West is the longest continuous segment at about 3.5 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 3rd Street.
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 7m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 0.3 miles (US 11 / Front Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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3rd Street
Turn left onto 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 190 Business / Fremaux Avenue
Turn left onto US 190 Business / Fremaux Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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US 11 / Front Street
Turn right onto US 11 / Front Street
Navigation decision point
3
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 190 / Gause Boulevard West
Turn left onto US 190 / Gause Boulevard West
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gause Boulevard West | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Front Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 3rd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Fremaux Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bouscaren Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Gause Boulevard West
— 3.5 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Slidell, LA and Colt, 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
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Gause Boulevard West
6
Arrive at destination
US 190
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.68 one way
$1.36 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $0.75 | $1.49 |
| premium | $4.56 | $0.81 | $1.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $0.99 | $1.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 1.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.3 | 0 | $0.47 | $0.22 |
| Efficient EV | 1.1 | 0 | $0.39 | $0.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.63 | $0.29 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Colt, LA
Morning in Colt on Thursday
Local time
11:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 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
7m 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 Colt, LA covers 4.5 miles and takes about 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Gause Boulevard West, Front Street, 3rd Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 2.2 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 $0.68 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 straightforward 7m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 0.3 miles (US 11 / Front Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Slidell, LA to Colt, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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