How far is Bayou Gauche, LA from Kenner, LA?

The driving distance from Bayou Gauche, LA to Kenner, LA is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.59 mi
00h 31m
Flight
17.58 mi
28.3 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.58 mi
Kilometers
28.3 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.59 mi
Kilometers
41.19 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenner
Wed, Apr 15, 3:43 PM CDT
Return by in Bayou Gauche
Wed, Apr 15, 4:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bayou Gauche
2026-04-15T15:12
Arrive Kenner
Wed, Apr 15, 3:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bayou Gauche
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Boutte
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Bayou Gauche
12.8 mi
00h 15m
To Kenner
12.8 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
15 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bayou Gauche and Kenner.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bayou Gauche and Kenner.

  1. 1

    Start on Bayou Gauche Road

    6.9 mi · 12 min · Bayou Gauche Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto US Highway 90

    3 mi · 5 min · US Highway 90

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight left toward I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville, New Orleans

    847 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: New Orleans

    1.2 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 49: Williams Boulevard, New Orleans International Airport

    1246 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on LA 49 South: New Orleans International Airport, Williams Boulevard South

    53 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Williams Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Williams Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 21st Street

    12 m · 2 sec · 21st Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 21st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bayou Gauche and Kenner.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 310 North
11.3 mi · 44%
Bayou Gauche Road
6.89 mi · 27%
I 10 East
3.06 mi · 12%
US Highway 90
3.03 mi · 12%
Williams Boulevard
1.02 mi · 4%
LA 49
0.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 310 North

Continue straight

11.1 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
17.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boutte
00h 15m from Bayou Gauche
Leave By
7:28 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bayou Gauche 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 Bayou Gauche to Kenner?

The road trip is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Boutte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.8 miles from Bayou Gauche and 12.8 miles from Kenner.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.41 one way or $6.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bayou Gauche and Mostly Sunny near Kenner.

Stop Ideas Near Boutte

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Boutte, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Boutte.

UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

30 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Schriever

44 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

68 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Slidell

72 mi away
1827 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bayou Gauche and Kenner. Straight-line distance: 17.58 mi (28.3 km).

Bayou Gauche

#1 Bayou Gauche

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population2,071
Coordinates29.7874300, -90.4131400
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Kenner

#2 Kenner

The most populous city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

Population66,288
Coordinates29.9940900, -90.2417400
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: Bayou Gauche Road (-90.413146, 29.78734)
End: 21st Street (-90.241742, 29.994069)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.9 gal
3.42 L · about $3.41
Round trip
$6.82
1.8 gal · 6.84 L
Estimated CO2
8 kg one way
Round trip: 16 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.41 $6.82
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.83 $7.67
Premium $4.63 $4.16 $8.33
Diesel $5.42 $4.87 $9.75

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Louisiana · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bayou Gauche and Kenner. The current time is 15:12:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.