How far is Des Allemands, LA from Kenner, LA?

The driving distance from Des Allemands, LA to Kenner, LA is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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
23.22 mi
00h 27m
Flight
18.27 mi
29.4 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.27 mi
Kilometers
29.4 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.22 mi
Kilometers
37.37 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenner
Wed, Apr 15, 11:54 AM CDT
Return by in Des Allemands
Wed, Apr 15, 12:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Des Allemands
2026-04-15T11:26
Arrive Kenner
Wed, Apr 15, 11:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Des Allemands
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
Luling
LA

City in Guadalupe County, Texas, USA

From Des Allemands
11.6 mi
00h 13m
To Kenner
11.6 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 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 Des Allemands and Kenner.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Des Allemands and Kenner.

  1. 1

    Start on Highway 631

    1.1 km · 1 min · Highway 631

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    52 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Carlon Drive

    20 m · 3 sec · Carlon Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left

    6.8 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

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

    847 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

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

    1.2 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

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

    1246 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

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

    53 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Williams Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Williams Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 21st Street

    12 m · 2 sec · 21st Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 21st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Des Allemands 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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 310 North
11.3 mi · 49%
I 10 East
3.06 mi · 13%
Williams Boulevard
1.02 mi · 4%
Highway 631
0.69 mi · 3%
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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
18.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Luling
00h 13m from Des Allemands
Leave By
7:34 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Des Allemands 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 Des Allemands to Kenner?

The road trip is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Luling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Des Allemands and 11.6 miles from Kenner.

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

The direct path is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.11 one way or $6.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Des Allemands and Mostly Sunny near Kenner.

Stop Ideas Near Luling

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

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

UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

28 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Schriever

48 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

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

Slidell

68 mi away
1827 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Des Allemands and Kenner. Straight-line distance: 18.27 mi (29.4 km).

Des Allemands

#1 Des Allemands

Census designated place

Population2,505
Coordinates29.8238200, -90.4750800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Kenner

#2 Kenner

The most populous city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

Population66,288
Coordinates29.9940900, -90.2417400
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: LA 631 (-90.47511, 29.823935)
End: 21st Street (-90.241742, 29.994069)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.82 gal
3.1 L · about $3.11
Round trip
$6.21
1.64 gal · 6.2 L
Estimated CO2
7.3 kg one way
Round trip: 14.6 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.11 $6.21
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.49 $6.98
Premium $4.63 $3.79 $7.59
Diesel $5.42 $4.44 $8.88

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 Des Allemands and Kenner. The current time is 11:26:49.

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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.