How far is Donaldsonville, LA from Kenner, LA?

The driving distance from Donaldsonville, LA to Kenner, LA is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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
54.62 mi
00h 56m
Flight
45.6 mi
73.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.6 mi
Kilometers
73.39 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.62 mi
Kilometers
87.9 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenner
Sat, Apr 18, 8:23 AM CDT
Return by in Donaldsonville
Sat, Apr 18, 9:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Donaldsonville
2026-04-18T07:27
Arrive Kenner
Sat, Apr 18, 8:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Donaldsonville
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
Garyville
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Donaldsonville
27.3 mi
00h 28m
To Kenner
27.3 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 10th Street

    3 m · 2 sec · West 10th Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Albert Street

    918 ft · 16 sec · Albert Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Marchand Drive

    2231 ft · 31 sec · Marchand Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Division Street

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Division Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Crawford Leblanc Boulevard

    640 ft · 8 sec · Crawford Leblanc Boulevard

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1520 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East: New Orleans

    2004 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    40.1 mi · 45 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 · 4 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 Donaldsonville 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
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
40.4 mi · 74%
Division Street
11.9 mi · 22%
Williams Boulevard
1.02 mi · 2%
Marchand Drive
0.42 mi · 1%
Crawford Leblanc Boulevard
0.41 mi · 1%
LA 49
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

40.1 mi · 00h 45m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
45.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Garyville
00h 28m from Donaldsonville
Leave By
4:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Donaldsonville and Partly Sunny near Kenner.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Donaldsonville to Kenner?

The road trip is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Garyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from Donaldsonville and 27.3 miles from Kenner.

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

The direct path is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.31 one way or $14.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Donaldsonville and Partly Sunny near Kenner.

Stop Ideas Near Garyville

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

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

RAIL

Schriever

39 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

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

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

53 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

69 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Donaldsonville and Kenner. Straight-line distance: 45.6 mi (73.39 km).

Donaldsonville

#1 Donaldsonville

City in Louisiana, United States

Population8,638
Coordinates30.1011400, -90.9941200
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Kenner

#2 Kenner

The most populous city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

Population66,288
Coordinates29.9940900, -90.2417400
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: Albert Street (-90.994094, 30.101117)
End: 21st Street (-90.241742, 29.994069)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.3 L · about $7.31
Round trip
$14.62
3.86 gal · 14.6 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.31 $14.62
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.22 $16.44
Premium $4.63 $8.93 $17.85
Diesel $5.42 $10.45 $20.90

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Donaldsonville and Kenner. The current time is 07:27:16.

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.