How far is Grand Isle, LA from Kenner, LA?

The driving distance from Grand Isle, LA to Kenner, LA is about 96.6 miles (155.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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
96.64 mi
01h 55m
Flight
54.52 mi
87.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.52 mi
Kilometers
87.74 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.64 mi
Kilometers
155.52 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenner
Tue, May 12, 10:37 PM CDT
Return by in Grand Isle
Wed, May 13, 12:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grand Isle
2026-05-12T20:41
Arrive Kenner
Tue, May 12, 10:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grand Isle
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
Larose
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Grand Isle
48.3 mi
00h 57m
To Kenner
48.4 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grand Isle and Kenner.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13.4 mi · 23 min

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Gateway to the Gulf Expressway

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Gateway to the Gulf Expressway

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 1

    7.9 mi · 12 min · Highway 1

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto South Alex Plaisance Boulevard

    15.6 mi · 19 min · South Alex Plaisance Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right

    2809 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    17.1 mi · 24 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    49 m · 3 sec

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 90 East: New Orleans

    1524 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    17.6 mi · 23 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 Grand Isle 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Alex Plaisance Boulevard
32.8 mi · 34%
US 90 East
17.9 mi · 19%
I 310 North
11.3 mi · 12%
Gateway to the Gulf Expressway
8.26 mi · 9%
Highway 1
7.94 mi · 8%
I 10 East
3.06 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 90 East

Merge slight left

17.6 mi · 00h 23m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.1 mi
54.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Larose
00h 57m from Grand Isle
Leave By
2:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Grand Isle and Mostly Cloudy near Kenner.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Grand Isle to Kenner?

The road trip is about 96.6 miles (155.5 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Larose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.3 miles from Grand Isle and 48.4 miles from Kenner.

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

The direct path is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.1 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 2:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.91 one way or $25.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Grand Isle and Mostly Cloudy near Kenner.

Stop Ideas Near Larose

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

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

RAIL

Schriever

46 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

51 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Slidell

97 mi away
1827 Front Street
RAIL

Hammond

105 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grand Isle and Kenner. Straight-line distance: 54.52 mi (87.74 km).

Grand Isle

#1 Grand Isle

Town of the United States

Population1,447
Coordinates29.2366200, -89.9872900
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Kenner

#2 Kenner

The most populous city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

Population66,288
Coordinates29.9940900, -90.2417400
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: LA 1 (-89.987347, 29.236699)
End: 21st Street (-90.241742, 29.994069)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.41 gal
12.91 L · about $12.91
Round trip
$25.83
6.82 gal · 25.82 L
Estimated CO2
30.3 kg one way
Round trip: 60.6 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.91 $25.83
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.52 $29.05
Premium $4.63 $15.77 $31.54
Diesel $5.42 $18.47 $36.93

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Grand Isle and Kenner. The current time is 20:41:42.

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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.