How far is Erath, LA from Kenner, LA?

The driving distance from Erath, LA to Kenner, LA is about 132.6 miles (213.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
132.59 mi
02h 11m
Flight
107.41 mi
172.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.41 mi
Kilometers
172.86 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.59 mi
Kilometers
213.39 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenner
Sat, May 23, 6:55 PM CDT
Return by in Erath
Sat, May 23, 9:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erath
2026-05-23T16:44
Arrive Kenner
Sat, May 23, 6:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Erath
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
Morgan City
LA

City in Louisiana, United States

From Erath
66.2 mi
01h 05m
To Kenner
66.4 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Kibbe Street

    13 m · 7 sec · North Kibbe Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Lastie Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Lastie Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Drive

    1938 ft · 40 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Drive

    854 ft · 14 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Veteran Memorial Drive

    1.5 km · 1 min · Veteran Memorial Drive

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Veterans Memorial Drive

    1.1 km · 60 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on LA 14

    8.6 mi · 13 min · LA 14

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1779 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    105 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  10. 10

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

    847 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

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

    1.2 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

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

    1246 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

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

    53 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Williams Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Williams Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 21st Street

    12 m · 2 sec · 21st Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 21st Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
LA 14
114 mi · 86%
I 310 North
11.3 mi · 8%
I 10 East
3.06 mi · 2%
Veterans Memorial Drive
1.2 mi · 1%
Williams Boulevard
1.02 mi · 1%
Veteran Memorial Drive
0.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

LA 14

Merge slight left

105 mi · 01h 58m

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
02h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.2 mi
107.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morgan City
01h 05m from Erath
Leave By
2:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Erath and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Kenner.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 132.6 miles (213.4 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Morgan City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.2 miles from Erath and 66.4 miles from Kenner.

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

The direct path is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 2:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.72 one way or $35.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Erath and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Kenner.

Stop Ideas Near Morgan City

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

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

RAIL

Schriever

38 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

New Iberia

69 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

83 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lafayette

97 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Erath and Kenner. Straight-line distance: 107.41 mi (172.86 km).

Erath

#1 Erath

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population2,030
Coordinates29.9582600, -92.0359600
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Kenner

#2 Kenner

The most populous city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

Population66,288
Coordinates29.9940900, -90.2417400
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: North Kibbe Street (-92.036055, 29.95827)
End: 21st Street (-90.241742, 29.994069)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 213 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.68 gal
17.71 L · about $17.72
Round trip
$35.45
9.36 gal · 35.42 L
Estimated CO2
41.6 kg one way
Round trip: 83.2 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.72 $35.45
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.93 $39.86
Premium $4.63 $21.65 $43.29
Diesel $5.42 $25.34 $50.68

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 · May 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Erath and Kenner. The current time is 16:44:39.

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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.