How far is Bogalusa, LA from Kenner, LA?

The driving distance from Bogalusa, LA to Kenner, LA is about 68.6 miles (110.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.62 mi
01h 26m
Flight
59.84 mi
96.3 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.84 mi
Kilometers
96.3 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.62 mi
Kilometers
110.43 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenner
Thu, Apr 23, 3:54 AM CDT
Return by in Bogalusa
Thu, Apr 23, 5:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bogalusa
2026-04-23T02:28
Arrive Kenner
Thu, Apr 23, 3:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bogalusa
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Mandeville
LA

Town in Louisiana, USA

From Bogalusa
34.2 mi
00h 43m
To Kenner
34.4 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bogalusa and Kenner.

  1. 1

    Start on North Columbia Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Columbia Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Sullivan Drive

    12.2 mi · 18 min · Sullivan Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 21

    11.4 mi · 17 min · Highway 21

  4. 4

    Continue on Military Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Military Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1348 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    7.5 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    551 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    86 m · 23 sec

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard

    25 mi · 31 min · North Causeway Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: New Orleans, Baton Rouge

    1512 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: Baton Rouge

    1.1 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 49: Williams Boulevard, 32nd Street

    3087 ft · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on LA 49 South: Williams Boulevard, 32nd Street

    1002 ft · 19 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on LA 49 South: Williams Boulevard

    1226 ft · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Williams Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Williams Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 21st Street

    12 m · 2 sec · 21st Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 21st Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Causeway Boulevard
25 mi · 36%
Sullivan Drive
12.2 mi · 18%
Highway 21
11.4 mi · 17%
I 10 West
4.6 mi · 7%
Military Road
4 mi · 6%
Williams Boulevard
1.12 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
59.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mandeville
00h 43m from Bogalusa
Leave By
3:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bogalusa and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kenner.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bogalusa to Kenner?

The road trip is about 68.6 miles (110.4 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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 34.2 miles from Bogalusa and 34.4 miles from Kenner.

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

The direct path is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 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 Sunny around Bogalusa and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kenner.

Stop Ideas Near Mandeville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mandeville, 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 Mandeville.

RAIL

Slidell

29 mi away
1827 Front Street
RAIL

Picayune

41 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street
RAIL

Hammond

42 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

46 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bogalusa and Kenner. Straight-line distance: 59.84 mi (96.3 km).

Bogalusa

#1 Bogalusa

City in Louisiana, United States

Population11,412
Coordinates30.7910200, -89.8486900
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Kenner

#2 Kenner

The most populous city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

Population66,288
Coordinates29.9940900, -90.2417400
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: North Columbia Street (-89.84886, 30.791056)
End: 21st Street (-90.241742, 29.994069)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
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.

One-way fuel
2.42 gal
9.17 L · about $9.16
Round trip
$18.33
4.84 gal · 18.34 L
Estimated CO2
21.5 kg one way
Round trip: 43 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Louisiana · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bogalusa and Kenner. The current time is 02:28:26.

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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.