How far is Denham Springs, LA from Kenner, LA?

The driving distance from Denham Springs, LA to Kenner, LA is about 74.2 miles (119.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.7 miles (88 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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
74.19 mi
01h 11m
Flight
54.66 mi
87.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.66 mi
Kilometers
87.96 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.19 mi
Kilometers
119.39 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenner
Wed, Apr 15, 2:43 PM CDT
Return by in Denham Springs
Wed, Apr 15, 3:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Denham Springs
2026-04-15T13:31
Arrive Kenner
Wed, Apr 15, 2:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Denham Springs
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
Ponchatoula
LA

City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Denham Springs
37 mi
00h 35m
To Kenner
37.2 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Denham Springs and Kenner.

  1. 1

    Start on Benton Street

    70 m · 19 sec · Benton Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Centerville Street Northwest

    93 m · 13 sec · Centerville Street Northwest

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Range Avenue

    2018 ft · 36 sec · North Range Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Corporal Shawn Kelly Memorial Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Corporal Shawn Kelly Memorial Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on South Range Avenue

    956 ft · 27 sec · South Range Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 12 East: Hammond

    1613 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway

    27.5 mi · 29 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: New Orleans

    2320 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway

    29.4 mi · 32 min · Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    12.8 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

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

    1246 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

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

    53 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Williams Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Williams Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 21st Street

    12 m · 2 sec · 21st Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 21st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Denham Springs 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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
42.2 mi · 57%
West Florida Republic Parkway
27.5 mi · 37%
Corporal Shawn Kelly Memorial Boulevard
1.7 mi · 2%
Williams Boulevard
1.02 mi · 1%
I 55 South
0.44 mi · 1%
North Range Avenue
0.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway

Merge slight left onto Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway

29.4 mi · 00h 32m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.5 mi
54.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ponchatoula
00h 35m from Denham Springs
Leave By
4:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Denham Springs and Mostly Sunny near Kenner.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Denham Springs to Kenner?

The road trip is about 74.2 miles (119.4 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Ponchatoula is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37 miles from Denham Springs and 37.2 miles from Kenner.

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

The direct path is about 54.7 miles (88 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 4:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.92 one way or $19.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Denham Springs and Mostly Sunny near Kenner.

Stop Ideas Near Ponchatoula

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

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

RAIL

Hammond

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

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

65 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Slidell

66 mi away
1827 Front Street
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

70 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Denham Springs and Kenner. Straight-line distance: 54.66 mi (87.96 km).

Denham Springs

#1 Denham Springs

City in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population9,842
Coordinates30.4874000, -90.9575300
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Kenner

#2 Kenner

The most populous city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

Population66,288
Coordinates29.9940900, -90.2417400
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: Benton Street (-90.957149, 30.487404)
End: 21st Street (-90.241742, 29.994069)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.62 gal
9.91 L · about $9.92
Round trip
$19.84
5.24 gal · 19.82 L
Estimated CO2
23.3 kg one way
Round trip: 46.6 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.92 $19.84
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.16 $22.32
Premium $4.63 $12.12 $24.24
Diesel $5.42 $14.19 $28.37

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Denham Springs and Kenner. The current time is 13:31:33.

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.