How far is Charenton, LA from Kenner, LA?

The driving distance from Charenton, LA to Kenner, LA is about 105.5 miles (169.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
105.53 mi
01h 45m
Flight
77.23 mi
124.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.23 mi
Kilometers
124.29 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.53 mi
Kilometers
169.84 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenner
Thu, Apr 23, 1:51 AM CDT
Return by in Charenton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charenton
2026-04-23T00:05
Arrive Kenner
Thu, Apr 23, 1:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Charenton
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
Schriever
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Charenton
52.8 mi
00h 52m
To Kenner
52.8 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 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 Charenton and Kenner.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    29 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Chitimacha Trail

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Chitimacha Trail

  3. 3

    Continue on Charenton Road

    3054 ft · 1 min · Charenton Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1304 ft · 26 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Route 83

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Route 83

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1387 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    84.9 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  8. 8

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

    847 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

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

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

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

    1246 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

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

    53 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Williams Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Williams Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 21st Street

    12 m · 2 sec · 21st Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 21st Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 83
86.5 mi · 82%
I 310 North
11.3 mi · 11%
I 10 East
3.06 mi · 3%
Chitimacha Trail
2.68 mi · 3%
Williams Boulevard
1.02 mi · 1%
Charenton Road
0.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Route 83

Merge slight left

84.9 mi · 01h 36m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.3 mi
77.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Schriever
00h 52m from Charenton
Leave By
2:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Charenton 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 Charenton to Kenner?

The road trip is about 105.5 miles (169.8 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Schriever is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.8 miles from Charenton and 52.8 miles from Kenner.

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

The direct path is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 2:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.09 one way or $28.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Charenton and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kenner.

Stop Ideas Near Schriever

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

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

RAIL

Schriever

1 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

74 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

86 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Hammond

92 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charenton and Kenner. Straight-line distance: 77.23 mi (124.29 km).

Charenton

#1 Charenton

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,903
Coordinates29.8815900, -91.5251100
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Kenner

#2 Kenner

The most populous city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

Population66,288
Coordinates29.9940900, -90.2417400
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: Chitimacha Trail (-91.525418, 29.881508)
End: 21st Street (-90.241742, 29.994069)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.72 gal
14.1 L · about $14.09
Round trip
$28.18
7.44 gal · 28.2 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.1 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.09 $28.18
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.84 $31.69
Premium $4.63 $17.21 $34.41
Diesel $5.42 $20.14 $40.29

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 Charenton and Kenner. The current time is 00:05:54.

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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.