How far is Amelia, LA from Kenner, LA?
The driving distance from Amelia, LA to Kenner, LA is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amelia and Kenner.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amelia and Kenner.
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Start on Lake Palourde Road
25 m · 9 sec · Lake Palourde Road
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Turn left onto Barrow Street
1922 ft · 1 min · Barrow Street
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Turn slight right
124 m · 20 sec
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Turn right onto Lake Palourde Bypass Road
1078 ft · 27 sec · Lake Palourde Bypass Road
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Turn left
1541 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
51.7 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight left toward I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville, New Orleans
847 ft · 23 sec
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Continue straight
11.1 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: New Orleans
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 49: Williams Boulevard, New Orleans International Airport
1246 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on LA 49 South: New Orleans International Airport, Williams Boulevard South
53 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Williams Boulevard
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 Amelia and Kenner.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Lake Palourde Bypass Road
Merge slight left
51.7 mi · 01h 00m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Amelia and Mostly Sunny near Kenner.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amelia to Kenner?
The road trip is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Mathews is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from Amelia and 34.4 miles from Kenner.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 4:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.16 one way or $18.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Amelia and Mostly Sunny near Kenner.
Stop Ideas Near Mathews
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 Mathews.
Schriever
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Hammond
Slidell
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amelia and Kenner. Straight-line distance: 56.32 mi (90.64 km).
#1 Amelia
Amelia is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.6663200, -91.1020400 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $9.16 | $18.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $10.31 | $20.61 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $11.19 | $22.38 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $13.10 | $26.21 |
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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