How far is Kenner, LA from Abita Springs, LA?

The driving distance from Kenner, LA to Abita Springs, LA is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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
42.75 mi
00h 57m
Flight
35.58 mi
57.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.58 mi
Kilometers
57.26 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.75 mi
Kilometers
68.8 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Abita Springs
Sat, Apr 11, 9:06 AM CDT
Return by in Kenner
Sat, Apr 11, 10:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenner
2026-04-11T08:08
Arrive Abita Springs
Sat, Apr 11, 9:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kenner
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Mandeville
LA

Town in Louisiana, USA

From Kenner
21.4 mi
00h 28m
To Abita Springs
21.3 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kenner and Abita Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on 21st Street

    12 m · 6 sec · 21st Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Williams Boulevard

    574 ft · 12 sec · Williams Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Williams Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Williams Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: New Orleans

    1884 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, Bonnabel Boulevard

    588 ft · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Causeway Boulevard North, Mandeville, Bonnabel Boulevard

    1280 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Causeway Boulevard North, Mandeville

    1393 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North Causeway Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Causeway Boulevard

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on North Causeway Boulevard

    31.3 mi · 38 min · North Causeway Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Harrison Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Harrison Avenue

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 59

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 59

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Highway 59

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Causeway Boulevard
32.2 mi · 75%
I 10 East
4.96 mi · 12%
Harrison Avenue
2.49 mi · 6%
State Highway 59
1.28 mi · 3%
Williams Boulevard
1.21 mi · 3%
Causeway Boulevard North
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Causeway Boulevard

Keep slight right to continue on North Causeway Boulevard

31.3 mi · 00h 38m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
35.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mandeville
00h 28m from Kenner
Leave By
4:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kenner and Sunny near Abita Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kenner to Abita Springs?

The road trip is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Mandeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Kenner and 21.3 miles from Abita Springs.

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

The direct path is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.72 one way or $11.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kenner and Sunny near Abita Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Mandeville

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

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

RAIL

Slidell

29 mi away
1827 Front Street
RAIL

Picayune

41 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street
RAIL

Hammond

42 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

46 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenner and Abita Springs. Straight-line distance: 35.58 mi (57.26 km).

Kenner

#1 Kenner

The most populous city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

Population66,288
Coordinates29.9940900, -90.2417400
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Abita Springs

#2 Abita Springs

Town in St.

Population2,651
Coordinates30.4786400, -90.0400800
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenner (-90.24174, 29.99409)
End: Abita Springs (-90.04008, 30.47864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.51 gal
5.71 L · about $5.72
Round trip
$11.44
3.02 gal · 11.42 L
Estimated CO2
13.4 kg one way
Round trip: 26.8 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.72 $11.44
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.43 $12.86
Premium $4.63 $6.98 $13.97
Diesel $5.42 $8.18 $16.35

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenner and Abita Springs. The current time is 08:08:21.

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.