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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
5.9 mi
00h 13m
Flight
4.37 mi
7.03 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.37 mi
Kilometers
7.03 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.9 mi
Kilometers
9.49 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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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 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenner
Wed, Apr 29, 11:29 PM CDT
Return by in Harahan
Wed, Apr 29, 11:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harahan
2026-04-29T23:15
Arrive Kenner
Wed, Apr 29, 11:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Harahan
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
River Ridge
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Harahan
3 mi
00h 06m
To Kenner
2.8 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
71°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Kenmore Drive

    583 ft · 30 sec · Kenmore Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Stratford Drive

    77 m · 13 sec · Stratford Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Wilson Street

    45 m · 11 sec · Wilson Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Colonial Club Drive

    1416 ft · 1 min · Colonial Club Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Jefferson Highway

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Jefferson Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Filmore Street

    2883 ft · 1 min · Filmore Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Airline Drive

    2305 ft · 56 sec · Airline Drive

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight

    74 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Williams Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Williams Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Williams Boulevard

    736 ft · 29 sec · Williams Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 21st Street

    12 m · 2 sec · 21st Street

  12. 12

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
203.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jefferson Highway
3.42 mi · 58%
Williams Boulevard
1.23 mi · 21%
Filmore Street
0.55 mi · 9%
Airline Drive
0.48 mi · 8%
Colonial Club Drive
0.27 mi · 5%
Kenmore Drive
0.11 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
4.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
River Ridge
00h 06m from Harahan
Leave By
8:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

13 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Slidell

55 mi away
1827 Front Street
RAIL

Schriever

62 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

66 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harahan and Kenner. Straight-line distance: 4.37 mi (7.03 km).

Harahan

#1 Harahan

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population9,244
Coordinates29.9404800, -90.2031300
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Kenner

#2 Kenner

The most populous city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

Population66,288
Coordinates29.9940900, -90.2417400
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenmore Drive (-90.203189, 29.94053)
End: 21st Street (-90.241742, 29.994069)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 9 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.21 gal
0.79 L · about $0.80
Round trip
$1.59
0.42 gal · 1.58 L
Estimated CO2
1.9 kg one way
Round trip: 3.7 kg / 8 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Louisiana · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Harahan and Kenner. The current time is 23:15:38.

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.