How far is Central, LA from Kenner, LA?
The driving distance from Central, LA to Kenner, LA is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 21m.
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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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Central and Kenner.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Central and Kenner.
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Start on Hooper Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Hooper Road
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Turn left onto Joor Road
5.2 mi · 7 min · Joor Road
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Continue on Oak Villa
1.4 km · 2 min · Oak Villa
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Continue on Oak Villa Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Oak Villa Boulevard
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Turn right onto Florida Boulevard
3000 ft · 53 sec · Florida Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 61 South: New Orleans
864 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Airline Highway
4.5 mi · 7 min · Airline Highway
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Take the exit straight toward LA 3246 South
122 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Siegen Lane
1.3 mi · 2 min · Siegen Lane
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Take the ramp slight left
1608 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
59.3 mi · 1 hr 6 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 Central and Kenner.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Siegen Lane
Merge slight left
59.3 mi · 01h 06m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Central 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 Central to Kenner?
The road trip is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Sorrento is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38 miles from Central and 41.8 miles from Kenner.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 3:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.64 one way or $21.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Central and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kenner.
Stop Ideas Near Sorrento
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Port Vincent Clerks Office
City of Donaldsonville
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sorrento.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Schriever
Hammond
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Central and Kenner. Straight-line distance: 61.23 mi (98.54 km).
#1 Central
Suburb city of Baton Rouge, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 29,450 |
| Coordinates | 30.5543500, -91.0367700 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| 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: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $10.64 | $21.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $11.97 | $23.94 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $13.00 | $25.99 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $15.22 | $30.43 |
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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