How far is Boutte, LA from Kenner, LA?

The driving distance from Boutte, LA to Kenner, LA is about 16.2 miles (26 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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
16.16 mi
00h 18m
Flight
10.81 mi
17.4 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.81 mi
Kilometers
17.4 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.16 mi
Kilometers
26 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenner
Sat, Apr 18, 6:14 AM CDT
Return by in Boutte
Sat, Apr 18, 6:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boutte
2026-04-18T05:55
Arrive Kenner
Sat, Apr 18, 6:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Boutte
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Saint Rose
LA

Unincorporated suburban community and census designated place in Saint Charles Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Boutte
8.1 mi
00h 09m
To Kenner
8.1 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Paul Maillard Road

    141 m · 11 sec · Paul Maillard Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    42 m · 4 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    1473 ft · 36 sec

  4. 4

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

    1385 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

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

    1.2 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

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

    1246 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

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

    53 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Williams Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Williams Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 21st Street

    12 m · 2 sec · 21st Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 21st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Boutte 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
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 310 North
11.4 mi · 70%
I 10 East
3.06 mi · 19%
Williams Boulevard
1.02 mi · 6%
Paul Maillard Road
0.39 mi · 2%
LA 49
0.24 mi · 1%
LA 49 South
0.03 mi
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 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
10.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Rose
00h 09m from Boutte
Leave By
7:54 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Boutte and Partly Sunny near Kenner.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?

Saint Rose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Boutte and 8.1 miles from Kenner.

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

The direct path is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.16 one way or $4.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Boutte and Partly Sunny near Kenner.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Rose

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

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

UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

23 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Schriever

52 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

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

Slidell

64 mi away
1827 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boutte and Kenner. Straight-line distance: 10.81 mi (17.4 km).

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#1 Boutte

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population3,075
Coordinates29.9024300, -90.3881400
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Kenner

#2 Kenner

The most populous city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

Population66,288
Coordinates29.9940900, -90.2417400
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: Paul Maillard Road (-90.38822, 29.902468)
End: 21st Street (-90.241742, 29.994069)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.16 L · about $2.16
Round trip
$4.32
1.14 gal · 4.32 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.16 $4.32
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.43 $4.86
Premium $4.63 $2.64 $5.27
Diesel $5.42 $3.09 $6.17

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Boutte and Kenner. The current time is 05:55:55.

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.