How far is Hammond, LA from Kenner, LA?

The driving distance from Hammond, LA to Kenner, LA is about 46.6 miles (75 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
46.58 mi
00h 48m
Flight
37.66 mi
60.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.66 mi
Kilometers
60.61 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.58 mi
Kilometers
74.96 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenner
Tue, May 12, 6:03 PM CDT
Return by in Hammond
Tue, May 12, 6:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-05-12T17:15
Arrive Kenner
Tue, May 12, 6:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hammond
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
Laplace
LA

Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Saint John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

From Hammond
22.9 mi
00h 24m
To Kenner
23.7 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 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 Hammond and Kenner.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Charles Street

    29 m · 8 sec · West Charles Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Oak Street

    2417 ft · 48 sec · North Oak Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Continue on Southwest Railroad Avenue

    60 m · 3 sec · Southwest Railroad Avenue

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Veterans Avenue

    39 m · 2 sec · Veterans Avenue

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Avenue

    126 m · 8 sec · Veterans Avenue

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Veterans Avenue

    41 m · 2 sec · Veterans Avenue

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Avenue

    884 ft · 17 sec · Veterans Avenue

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Veterans Avenue

    38 m · 2 sec · Veterans Avenue

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Veterans Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right

    1562 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right

    1284 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    866 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway

    26.2 mi · 28 min · Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    12.8 mi · 16 min

  16. 16

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

    1246 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

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

    53 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Williams Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Williams Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 21st Street

    12 m · 2 sec · 21st Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 21st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hammond 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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
39 mi · 84%
Veterans Avenue
3.29 mi · 7%
North Oak Street
1.74 mi · 4%
Williams Boulevard
1.02 mi · 2%
LA 49
0.24 mi · 1%
Southwest Railroad Avenue
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway

Merge slight left onto Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway

26.2 mi · 00h 28m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
37.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Laplace
00h 24m from Hammond
Leave By
4:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hammond 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 Hammond to Kenner?

The road trip is about 46.6 miles (75 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Laplace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from Hammond and 23.7 miles from Kenner.

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

The direct path is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 4:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.21 one way or $12.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hammond and Mostly Cloudy near Kenner.

Stop Ideas Near Laplace

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

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

UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

41 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Schriever

48 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

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

Slidell

71 mi away
1827 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Kenner. Straight-line distance: 37.66 mi (60.61 km).

Hammond

#1 Hammond

City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population21,359
Coordinates30.5046300, -90.4629300
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Kenner

#2 Kenner

The most populous city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

Population66,288
Coordinates29.9940900, -90.2417400
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: West Charles Street (-90.46295, 30.504696)
End: 21st Street (-90.241742, 29.994069)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.22 L · about $6.21
Round trip
$12.42
3.28 gal · 12.44 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.21 $12.42
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.98 $13.97
Premium $4.63 $7.59 $15.17
Diesel $5.42 $8.88 $17.76

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Hammond and Kenner. The current time is 17:15:17.

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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.