How far is Abita Springs, LA from Kenner, LA?
The driving distance from Abita Springs, LA to Kenner, LA is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Louisiana, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Abita Springs and Kenner.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Abita Springs and Kenner.
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Start on Highway 59
702 ft · 14 sec · Highway 59
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
50 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3 mi · 5 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Military Road
969 ft · 21 sec · Military Road
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Turn left
1348 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left
7.5 mi · 10 min
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Turn slight right
551 ft · 41 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
86 m · 23 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
25 mi · 31 min · North Causeway Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: New Orleans, Baton Rouge
1512 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: Baton Rouge
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 49: Williams Boulevard, 32nd Street
3087 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on LA 49 South: Williams Boulevard, 32nd Street
1002 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on LA 49 South: Williams Boulevard
1226 ft · 47 sec
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Turn straight onto Williams Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Williams Boulevard
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Turn right onto 21st Street
12 m · 2 sec · 21st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 21st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Abita Springs and Kenner.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
North Causeway Boulevard
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
25 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Abita Springs and Sunny near Kenner.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Abita Springs to Kenner?
The road trip is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km) and usually takes 00h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mandeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Abita Springs and 20.8 miles from Kenner.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.68 one way or $11.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Abita Springs and Sunny near Kenner.
Stop Ideas Near Mandeville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mandeville.
Slidell
Picayune
Hammond
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Abita Springs and Kenner. Straight-line distance: 35.58 mi (57.26 km).
#1 Abita Springs
Town in St.
| Population | 2,651 |
| Coordinates | 30.4786400, -90.0400800 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kenner
The most populous city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
| Population | 66,288 |
| Coordinates | 29.9940900, -90.2417400 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: 21st Street (-90.241742, 29.994069)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $5.68 | $11.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $6.39 | $12.78 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $6.94 | $13.88 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $8.12 | $16.25 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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