Origin
Thibodaux, LA
Evening in Thibodaux on Wednesday
Local time
6:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Thibodaux, LA to Slidell, LA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 39m
Distance
95.3 mi
153 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 32m
★
6 AM
1h 39m
8 AM
1h 54m
10 AM
1h 44m
12 PM
1h 43m
3 PM
1h 45m
5 PM
1h 53m
8 PM
1h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Thibodaux, LA
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Slidell, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Thibodaux, LA to Slidell, LA covers 95.3 miles and takes about 1h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jackson Street, Saint Patrick Bridge, Bayou Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.39 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
47.6 miles from Thibodaux, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 39m drive with frequent turns across 95.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jackson 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 Thibodaux, LA to Slidell, LA is easy. At 1h 39m 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 Thibodaux, LA to Slidell, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson Street | — | — |
| Saint Patrick Bridge | — | — |
| Bayou Road | — | — |
| East Bayou Road | — | — |
| Percy Brown Road | — | — |
| Highway 1 | — | — |
| I 310 North | — | — |
| I 10 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Jackson Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thibodaux, LA and Slidell, LA.
1
Start on Saint Mary Street
115 ft
·
9 sec
·
Saint Mary Street
2
Turn left onto Jackson Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Jackson Street
3
Continue on Saint Patrick Bridge
397 ft
·
9 sec
·
Saint Patrick Bridge
4
Continue on Bayou Road
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Bayou Road
5
Continue on East Bayou Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Bayou Road
6
Turn right onto Percy Brown Road
430 ft
·
12 sec
·
Percy Brown Road
7
Turn left onto Highway 1
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Highway 1
8
Turn left
312 ft
·
23 sec
9
Turn right
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
10
Turn left
3.5 mi
·
6 min
11
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
12
Take the exit slight left
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
13
Merge slight right
14 mi
·
19 min
14
Take the exit slight left toward I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville, New Orleans
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville, New Orleans
15
Continue straight
11 mi
·
12 min
16
Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: New Orleans
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 10 East: New Orleans
17
Merge slight left
9.6 mi
·
11 min
18
Keep slight left to continue on Slidell
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Slidell
19
Merge slight left
25 mi
·
28 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward LA 433: Old Spanish Trail
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
LA 433: Old Spanish Trail
21
Turn left onto Old Spanish Trail
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Spanish Trail
22
Turn sharp right onto Sergeant Alfred Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Sergeant Alfred Drive
23
Continue on 3rd Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
3rd Street
24
Turn left onto Bouscaren Street
220 ft
·
10 sec
·
Bouscaren Street
25
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 47.6 miles from Thibodaux, LA, or about 49m 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 21 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.6 miles or 49m 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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Slidell, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Thibodaux, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Thibodaux, LA
This is one driving day of about 95.3 miles and 1h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Thibodaux, 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 47.6 mi from Thibodaux, LA · 49m 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 47.6 miles from Thibodaux, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Slidell, LA
The final approach into Slidell, 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
$14.39 one way
$28.79 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $15.80 | $31.60 |
| premium | $4.56 | $17.11 | $34.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.04 | $42.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.6 | 0 | $10.01 | $4.57 |
| Efficient EV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.34 | $3.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.1 | 0 | $13.34 | $6.10 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Destination
Slidell, LA
Evening in Slidell on Wednesday
Local time
6:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 39m 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 Thibodaux, LA to Slidell, LA covers 95.3 miles and takes about 1h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jackson Street, Saint Patrick Bridge, Bayou Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 47.6 miles from Thibodaux, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.39 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 Thibodaux, LA to Slidell, LA is easy. At 1h 39m 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 Thibodaux, LA to Slidell, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Thibodaux, LA to Slidell, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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