How far is Kenner, LA from Amelia, LA?
The driving distance from Kenner, LA to Amelia, LA is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kenner and Amelia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenner and Amelia.
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Start on 21st Street
12 m · 6 sec · 21st Street
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Turn right onto Williams Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · Williams Boulevard
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Turn right onto Airline Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · Airline Drive
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Continue on East Airline Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · East Airline Highway
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Continue on Airline Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Airline Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 310: Boutte, Baton Rouge
1624 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 310 South: Boutte
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
7.8 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 90 West: Houma
2534 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
1695 ft · 26 sec
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Continue straight
2419 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
44.9 mi · 50 min
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Take the exit slight right
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
53 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Lake Palourde Bypass Road
852 ft · 22 sec · Lake Palourde Bypass Road
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Turn left
140 m · 20 sec
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Turn slight left onto Barrow Street
1922 ft · 1 min · Barrow Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lake Palourde Road
25 m · 2 sec · Lake Palourde Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lake Palourde Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kenner and Amelia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 90 West
Continue straight
44.9 mi · 00h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kenner and Mostly Sunny near Amelia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kenner to Amelia?
The road trip is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Mathews is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.4 miles from Kenner and 33.5 miles from Amelia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.94 one way or $17.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kenner and Mostly Sunny near Amelia.
Stop Ideas Near Mathews
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kenner and Amelia. Straight-line distance: 56.32 mi (90.64 km).
#1 Kenner
The most populous city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
| Population | 66,288 |
| Coordinates | 29.9940900, -90.2417400 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Amelia
Amelia is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.6663200, -91.1020400 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Amelia (-91.10204, 29.66632)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 108 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $8.94 | $17.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $10.05 | $20.10 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $10.92 | $21.83 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $12.78 | $25.56 |
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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