How far is Jean Lafitte, LA from Kenner, LA?

The driving distance from Jean Lafitte, LA to Kenner, LA is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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
27.61 mi
00h 45m
Flight
19.11 mi
30.76 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.11 mi
Kilometers
30.76 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.61 mi
Kilometers
44.43 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenner
Tue, May 12, 7:15 PM CDT
Return by in Jean Lafitte
Tue, May 12, 8:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jean Lafitte
2026-05-12T18:29
Arrive Kenner
Tue, May 12, 7:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Jean Lafitte
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Marrero
LA

CDP in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

From Jean Lafitte
14.2 mi
00h 22m
To Kenner
13.4 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
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 Jean Lafitte and Kenner.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jean Lafitte and Kenner.

  1. 1

    Start on Jean Lafitte Boulevard

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Jean Lafitte Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Barataria Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Barataria Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Westbank Expressway

    57 m · 6 sec · Westbank Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 90 Business West

    1280 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Westbank Expressway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Westbank Expressway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Nine Mile Point Road

    2385 ft · 1 min · Nine Mile Point Road

  8. 8

    Continue on West Nine Mile Point Road

    978 ft · 27 sec · West Nine Mile Point Road

  9. 9

    Turn right

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue on LA 3139: Harahan, New Orleans

    1121 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on LA 3139 North: Harahan

    1123 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    1083 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Earhart Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Earhart Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Earhart Expressway

    69 m · 8 sec · Earhart Expressway

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Dickory Avenue

    2604 ft · 56 sec · Dickory Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Hickory Avenue

    795 ft · 19 sec · Hickory Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on David Drive

    2845 ft · 1 min · David Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Metairie Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · West Metairie Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Williams Boulevard

    1844 ft · 42 sec · Williams Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Williams Boulevard

    736 ft · 29 sec · Williams Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 21st Street

    12 m · 4 sec · 21st Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 21st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jean Lafitte 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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway
7.74 mi · 28%
Westbank Expressway
4.21 mi · 15%
Jean Lafitte Boulevard
3.42 mi · 12%
Barataria Boulevard
2.94 mi · 11%
West Metairie Avenue
1.75 mi · 6%
Earhart Expressway
1.42 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway

Turn right onto Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway

7.74 mi · 00h 11m

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 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
19.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marrero
00h 22m from Jean Lafitte
Leave By
7:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jean Lafitte 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 Jean Lafitte to Kenner?

The road trip is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Marrero is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Jean Lafitte and 13.4 miles from Kenner.

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

The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 7:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.67 one way or $7.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Marrero

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

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

UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

6 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Slidell

52 mi away
1827 Front Street
RAIL

Schriever

71 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

77 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jean Lafitte and Kenner. Straight-line distance: 19.11 mi (30.76 km).

Jean Lafitte

#1 Jean Lafitte

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,996
Coordinates29.7360400, -90.1267400
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Kenner

#2 Kenner

The most populous city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

Population66,288
Coordinates29.9940900, -90.2417400
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: Jean Lafitte Boulevard (-90.12662, 29.736101)
End: 21st Street (-90.241742, 29.994069)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.69 L · about $3.67
Round trip
$7.35
1.94 gal · 7.38 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.67 $7.35
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.13 $8.26
Premium $4.63 $4.49 $8.97
Diesel $5.42 $5.25 $10.51

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 Jean Lafitte and Kenner. The current time is 18:29:42.

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.