Origin
Waggaman, LA
Evening in Waggaman on Thursday
Local time
7:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waggaman, LA to Slidell, LA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
59m
Distance
43.8 mi
71 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waggaman, LA
Richy Dannielz
Slidell, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Waggaman, LA to Slidell, LA covers 43.8 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 10, I 610, LA 18 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.1 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.61 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 43.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 59m highway drive covering 43.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and I 610. The longest continuous stretch is about 26.1 miles on I 10.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 26.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and I 610. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.2 miles in near US 90.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 43.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.2 miles (US 90): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
5.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 90
Take the exit onto US 90 toward LA 48, US 90 East: Jefferson Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward LA 48, US 90 East: Jefferson Highway
7
9.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 East: New Orleans
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 10 East: New Orleans
7
9.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 East: New Orleans
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 10 East: New Orleans
7
11.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
I 610
Keep slight left at fork onto I 610 toward Slidell
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Slidell
7
41 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward LA 433: Old Spanish Trail
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 263
Toward LA 433: Old Spanish Trail
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Waggaman, LA to Slidell, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Baton Rouge along the way.
Baton Rouge
9.2 mi in
|
~16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 26.1 mi | 29m |
| I 610 | 5 mi | 6m |
| LA 18 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| River Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Causeway Boulevard | 2 mi | 3m |
| US 90 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Old Spanish Trail | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Sergeant Alfred Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 26.1 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waggaman, LA and Slidell, LA.
1
Start on Gambino Road
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Gambino Road
2
Turn left onto Avondale Garden Road
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Avondale Garden Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto LA 18
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
River Road
4
Take the ramp onto LA 18
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
LA 18
5
Take the exit onto US 90
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
US 90
Toward LA 48, US 90 East: Jefferson Highway
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
US 90
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
8
Merge onto LA 3046
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Causeway Boulevard
9
Take the exit
425 ft
·
12 sec
Toward I 10 East, I 10 West: New Orleans, Baton Rouge
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 10 East: New Orleans
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 10 East: New Orleans
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto I 10
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 10
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 610
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
I 610
Toward Slidell
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 10
25 mi
·
28 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 263
Toward LA 433: Old Spanish Trail
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn left onto LA 433
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Spanish Trail
17
Turn sharp right onto Sergeant Alfred Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Sergeant Alfred Drive
18
Continue on 3rd Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
3rd Street
19
Turn left onto Bouscaren Street
220 ft
·
9 sec
·
Bouscaren Street
20
Arrive at destination
Bouscaren Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.9 mi from Waggaman, LA · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.9 miles from Waggaman, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Slidell, LA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Slidell, LA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.61 one way
$13.23 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $7.26 | $14.52 |
| premium | $4.56 | $7.86 | $15.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.67 | $19.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.60 | $2.10 |
| Efficient EV | 11 | 0 | $3.83 | $1.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.13 | $2.80 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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 Thursday
Local time
7:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°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
18 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
59m 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 Waggaman, LA to Slidell, LA covers 43.8 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, I 610, LA 18. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.9 miles from Waggaman, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.61 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 short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 43.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.2 miles (US 90): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Waggaman, LA to Slidell, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Baton Rouge along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park.
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