How far is Bridge City, LA from Kenner, LA?

The driving distance from Bridge City, LA to Kenner, LA is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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
9.07 mi
00h 17m
Flight
6.01 mi
9.67 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.01 mi
Kilometers
9.67 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.07 mi
Kilometers
14.59 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenner
Sat, Apr 11, 11:28 AM CDT
Return by in Bridge City
Sat, Apr 11, 11:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bridge City
2026-04-11T11:10
Arrive Kenner
Sat, Apr 11, 11:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
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 Bridge City
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
Elmwood
LA

City in Peoria County, Illinois, United States

From Bridge City
4.4 mi
00h 08m
To Kenner
4.7 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bridge City and Kenner.

  1. 1

    Start on 6th Street

    1488 ft · 1 min · 6th Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridge City Avenue

    745 ft · 28 sec · Bridge City Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1931 ft · 55 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Huey P. Long Bridge

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Huey P. Long Bridge

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue on LA 3139: Harahan, New Orleans

    1121 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on LA 3139 North: Harahan

    1123 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    1083 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Earhart Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Earhart Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Earhart Expressway

    69 m · 8 sec · Earhart Expressway

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Dickory Avenue

    2604 ft · 56 sec · Dickory Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Hickory Avenue

    795 ft · 19 sec · Hickory Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on David Drive

    2845 ft · 1 min · David Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Metairie Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · West Metairie Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Williams Boulevard

    1844 ft · 42 sec · Williams Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Williams Boulevard

    736 ft · 29 sec · 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 Bridge City 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
197.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Huey P. Long Bridge
2.52 mi · 28%
West Metairie Avenue
1.75 mi · 19%
Earhart Expressway
1.42 mi · 16%
David Drive
0.54 mi · 6%
Bridge City Avenue
0.51 mi · 6%
Dickory Avenue
0.49 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

West Metairie Avenue

Turn left onto West Metairie Avenue

1.75 mi · 00h 04m

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 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elmwood
00h 08m from Bridge City
Leave By
7:54 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bridge City and Sunny near Kenner.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bridge City to Kenner?

The road trip is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

Elmwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.4 miles from Bridge City and 4.7 miles from Kenner.

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

The direct path is about 6 miles (9.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 $1.21 one way or $2.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bridge City and Sunny near Kenner.

Stop Ideas Near Elmwood

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

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

UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

11 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Slidell

53 mi away
1827 Front Street
RAIL

Schriever

64 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

67 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bridge City and Kenner. Straight-line distance: 6.01 mi (9.67 km).

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#1 Bridge City

Bridge City is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates29.9332600, -90.1700700
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Kenner

#2 Kenner

The most populous city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

Population66,288
Coordinates29.9940900, -90.2417400
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: 6th Street (-90.16994, 29.933347)
End: 21st Street (-90.241742, 29.994069)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.32 gal
1.21 L · about $1.21
Round trip
$2.42
0.64 gal · 2.42 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.7 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $1.21 $2.42
Mid-grade $4.26 $1.36 $2.73
Premium $4.63 $1.48 $2.96
Diesel $5.42 $1.73 $3.47

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Bridge City and Kenner. The current time is 11:10:16.

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.