How far is Hackberry, LA from Kenner, LA?

The driving distance from Hackberry, LA to Kenner, LA is about 219.8 miles (353.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185.5 miles (298.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
219.8 mi
03h 36m
Flight
185.52 mi
298.56 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.52 mi
Kilometers
298.56 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
219.8 mi
Kilometers
353.74 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenner
Sun, Apr 12, 6:12 PM CDT
Return by in Hackberry
Sun, Apr 12, 9:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hackberry
2026-04-12T14:36
Arrive Kenner
Sun, Apr 12, 6:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hackberry
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Cecilia
LA

Census-designated place in Louisiana, USA

From Hackberry
109.8 mi
01h 48m
To Kenner
110 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Volunteer Lane

    75 m · 14 sec · Volunteer Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Old Town Road

    1160 ft · 53 sec · Old Town Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Old Town Road

    31 m · 6 sec · Old Town Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Louisiana Highway 27

    12.8 mi · 18 min · Louisiana Highway 27

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Ruth Street

    931 ft · 22 sec · Ruth Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1880 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Creole Nature Trail All-American Road

    202.3 mi · 3 hr 47 min · Creole Nature Trail All-American Road

  10. 10

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

    1246 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

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

    53 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Williams Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Williams Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 21st Street

    12 m · 2 sec · 21st Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 21st Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Creole Nature Trail All-American Road
202 mi · 92%
Louisiana Highway 27
14.7 mi · 7%
Williams Boulevard
1.02 mi
Main Street
0.68 mi
Ruth Street
0.53 mi
Old Town Road
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

Creole Nature Trail All-American Road

Merge slight left onto Creole Nature Trail All-American Road

202 mi · 03h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.3 mi
185.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cecilia
01h 48m from Hackberry
Leave By
9:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hackberry 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 Hackberry to Kenner?

The road trip is about 219.8 miles (353.7 km) and usually takes 03h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cecilia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.8 miles from Hackberry and 110 miles from Kenner.

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

The direct path is about 185.5 miles (298.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.39 one way or $58.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cecilia

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Cecilia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 6.9 mi away

Parks City Hall

Parks , LA
1010 Martin St, Parks, LA 70582
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Lafayette Consolidated Government
Meeting point 12.9 mi away

Lafayette Consolidated Government

Lafayette , LA
705 W University Ave, Lafayette, LA 70506
Rating 3.4/5 9 reviews City government office,Government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.2 mi away

Housing Authority of Lafayette

Lafayette , LA
100 C O Cir, Lafayette, LA 70501
Rating 3.2/5 10 reviews Housing authority
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.3 mi away

City of St. Martinville Tourist Information Center

Saint Martinville , LA
125 S New Market St, St Martinville, LA 70582
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist information center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cecilia.

RAIL

Lafayette

20 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

37 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

66 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hackberry and Kenner. Straight-line distance: 185.52 mi (298.56 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Hackberry

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,261
Coordinates29.9960500, -93.3421000
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Kenner

#2 Kenner

The most populous city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

Population66,288
Coordinates29.9940900, -90.2417400
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: Volunteer Lane (-93.342102, 29.996281)
End: 21st Street (-90.241742, 29.994069)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 354 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.76 gal
29.36 L · about $29.39
Round trip
$58.77
15.52 gal · 58.72 L
Estimated CO2
69 kg one way
Round trip: 137.9 kg / 304 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $29.39 $58.77
Mid-grade $4.26 $33.05 $66.10
Premium $4.63 $35.89 $71.78
Diesel $5.42 $42.02 $84.04

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Hackberry and Kenner. The current time is 14:36:08.

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.