How far is Harahan, LA from Kenner, LA?
The driving distance from Harahan, LA to Kenner, LA is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.3 miles (7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harahan and Kenner.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harahan and Kenner.
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Start on Kenmore Drive
583 ft · 30 sec · Kenmore Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Stratford Drive
77 m · 13 sec · Stratford Drive
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Turn right onto Wilson Street
45 m · 11 sec · Wilson Street
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Turn left onto Colonial Club Drive
1416 ft · 1 min · Colonial Club Drive
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Turn right onto Jefferson Highway
3.4 mi · 6 min · Jefferson Highway
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Turn right onto Filmore Street
2883 ft · 1 min · Filmore Street
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Turn left onto Airline Drive
2305 ft · 56 sec · Airline Drive
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Take the exit straight
74 m · 7 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Williams Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Williams Boulevard
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Continue on Williams Boulevard
736 ft · 29 sec · Williams Boulevard
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Turn right onto 21st Street
12 m · 2 sec · 21st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 21st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harahan and Kenner.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Jefferson Highway
Turn right onto Jefferson Highway
3.42 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Harahan 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 Harahan to Kenner?
The road trip is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km) and usually takes 00h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
River Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3 miles from Harahan and 2.8 miles from Kenner.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.3 miles (7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.80 one way or $1.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Harahan and Mostly Cloudy near Kenner.
Stop Ideas Near River Ridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to River Ridge.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harahan and Kenner. Straight-line distance: 4.37 mi (7.03 km).
#1 Harahan
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 9,244 |
| Coordinates | 29.9404800, -90.2031300 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kenner
The most populous city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
| Population | 66,288 |
| Coordinates | 29.9940900, -90.2417400 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: 21st Street (-90.241742, 29.994069)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $0.80 | $1.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $0.89 | $1.79 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $0.97 | $1.94 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $1.14 | $2.27 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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