Origin
Slidell, LA
Evening in Slidell on Wednesday
Local time
7:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Slidell, LA to Thibodaux, LA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 53m
Distance
87.2 mi
140 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 45m
★
6 AM
1h 53m
8 AM
2h 10m
10 AM
1h 59m
12 PM
1h 57m
3 PM
2h 0m
5 PM
2h 9m
8 PM
1h 48m
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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Thibodaux, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Slidell, LA to Thibodaux, LA covers 87.2 miles and takes about 1h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 3rd Street, Sergeant Alfred Drive, Old Spanish Trail for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.17 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
43.6 miles from Slidell, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 53m drive with frequent turns across 87.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 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 Thibodaux, LA is easy. At 1h 53m 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 Thibodaux, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd Street | — | — |
| Sergeant Alfred Drive | — | — |
| Old Spanish Trail | — | — |
| I 10 West | — | — |
| I 610 West | — | — |
| I 310 South | — | — |
| US 90 West | — | — |
| LA 182 | — | — |
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 Thibodaux, LA.
1
Start on Bouscaren Street
220 ft
·
12 sec
·
Bouscaren Street
2
Turn right onto 3rd Street
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
3rd Street
3
Continue on Sergeant Alfred Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Sergeant Alfred Drive
4
Turn sharp left onto Old Spanish Trail
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Spanish Trail
5
Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West: New Orleans
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 10 West: New Orleans
6
Merge slight left
25 mi
·
28 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 610 West: New Orleans International Airport, Baton Rouge
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
I 610 West: New Orleans International Airport, Baton Rouge
8
Merge slight right
9.7 mi
·
12 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 310 South: Boutte, Houma
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 310 South: Boutte, Houma
10
Continue straight
11 mi
·
12 min
11
Keep slight right to continue on US 90 West: Houma
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
US 90 West: Houma
12
Merge slight left
5.3 mi
·
7 min
13
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
14
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
15
Continue straight
7.5 mi
·
9 min
16
Turn right onto LA 182
413 ft
·
11 sec
·
LA 182
17
At the end of the road, turn left onto LA 182
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
LA 182
18
Turn right
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
19
Turn left
312 ft
·
23 sec
20
Turn right onto Highway 1
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Highway 1
21
Turn right onto Percy Brown Road
430 ft
·
13 sec
·
Percy Brown Road
22
Turn left
2.2 mi
·
3 min
23
Turn left onto Saint Patrick Bridge
397 ft
·
9 sec
·
Saint Patrick Bridge
24
Continue on Jackson Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Jackson Street
25
Turn right onto Saint Mary Street
115 ft
·
2 sec
·
Saint Mary Street
26
Arrive at your destination
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 43.6 miles from Slidell, LA, or about 56m 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 19 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.6 miles or 56m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Thibodaux, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Slidell, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Slidell, LA
This is one driving day of about 87.2 miles and 1h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Slidell, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.6 mi from Slidell, LA · 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43.6 miles from Slidell, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Thibodaux, LA
The final approach into Thibodaux, LA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.17 one way
$26.34 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $14.46 | $28.91 |
| premium | $4.56 | $15.65 | $31.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.25 | $38.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.16 | $4.19 |
| Efficient EV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.63 | $3.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.9 | 0 | $12.21 | $5.58 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Thibodaux, LA
Evening in Thibodaux on Wednesday
Local time
7:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°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
19 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 53m 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 Thibodaux, LA covers 87.2 miles and takes about 1h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 3rd Street, Sergeant Alfred Drive, Old Spanish Trail. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.6 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 $13.17 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 Thibodaux, LA is easy. At 1h 53m 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 Thibodaux, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Slidell, LA to Thibodaux, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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