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Trip from Westwego, LA to Slidell, LA

Drive Time

55m

Distance

43.6 mi

70 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 51m ★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m

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 Westwego, LA to Slidell, LA covers 43.6 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 10, Westbank Expressway, Old Spanish Trail for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.6 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.67 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

21.8 miles from Westwego, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 55m highway drive covering 43.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and Westbank Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 28.6 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 16 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 28.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Westbank Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 43.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.5 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway

At end of road, turn right onto US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway

Navigation decision point

7
2.3 mi into trip | ~4m in | US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway toward US 90 Business East

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward US 90 Business East
7
11.8 mi into trip | ~16m in

Take the exit toward I 10 East: Slidell

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 13C Toward I 10 East: Slidell
6
12.1 mi into trip | ~17m in | I 10

Merge onto I 10 toward I 10 East: Slidell

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 10 East: Slidell
7
40.8 mi into trip | ~50m 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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 10 28.6 mi 32m
Westbank Expressway 8.9 mi 11m
Old Spanish Trail 1.7 mi 2m
Pontchartrain Expressway 1.7 mi 1m
Sergeant Alfred Drive 0.7 mi 1m
Crescent City Connection 0.6 mi <1m
Avenue E 0.5 mi 1m
3rd Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 10 — 28.6 mi, about 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Westwego, LA and Slidell, LA.

1

Start on 5th Street

84 ft · 9 sec · 5th Street
2

Turn left onto Avenue E

0.5 mi · 1 min · Avenue E
3

At end of road, turn right onto US 90 BUS

126 ft · 1 sec · Westbank Expressway
4

Take the exit

353 ft · 9 sec
5

Merge onto US 90 BUS

1.6 mi · 2 min · Westbank Expressway
6

Keep slight left at fork onto US 90 BUS

7.2 mi · 9 min · Westbank Expressway
Toward US 90 Business East Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7

Continue on US 90 BUS

0.6 mi · 57 sec · Crescent City Connection
8

Continue on US 90 BUS

1.7 mi · 1 min · Pontchartrain Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Exit 13C Toward I 10 East: Slidell Use the slight right lane.
10

Merge onto I 10

29 mi · 32 min · I 10
Toward I 10 East: Slidell Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Exit 263 Toward LA 433: Old Spanish Trail Use the slight right lane.
12

Turn left onto LA 433

1.7 mi · 2 min · Old Spanish Trail
13

Turn sharp right onto Sergeant Alfred Drive

0.7 mi · 1 min · Sergeant Alfred Drive
14

Continue on 3rd Street

0.2 mi · 22 sec · 3rd Street
15

Turn left onto Bouscaren Street

220 ft · 9 sec · Bouscaren Street
16

Arrive at destination

Bouscaren Street

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 21.8 miles from Westwego, LA, or about 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.6 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 43.6 miles or 55m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 21.8 miles or 28m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 45m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Slidell, LA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Westwego, 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 Westwego, LA

This is one driving day of about 43.6 miles and 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Westwego, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 28.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 21.8 mi from Westwego, LA · 28m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New Orleans, LA

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

Chalmette, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 43.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New Orleans, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.8 miles from Westwego, 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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Slidell, LA.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

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...

0 mi from route ~1 min detour Free near mile 13.5
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.67 one way

$13.33 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.26 $7.31 $14.62
premium $4.61 $7.91 $15.83
diesel $5.64 $9.69 $19.37

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.1 0 $4.58 $2.09
Efficient EV 10.9 0 $3.82 $1.74
EV Truck/SUV 17.4 0 $6.10 $2.79

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Westwego, LA

Morning in Westwego on Monday

Local time

9:24 AM

CDT

Current temp

84°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Slidell, LA

Morning in Slidell on Monday

Local time

9:24 AM

CDT

Current temp

66°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

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

55m 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 Westwego, LA to Slidell, LA covers 43.6 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, Westbank Expressway, Old Spanish Trail. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.8 miles from Westwego, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.67 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 demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 43.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Westwego, LA to Slidell, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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