How far is Kenner, LA from Avondale, LA?
The driving distance from Kenner, LA to Avondale, LA is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kenner and Avondale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenner and Avondale.
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Start on 21st Street
12 m · 6 sec · 21st Street
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Turn right onto Williams Boulevard
1320 ft · 31 sec · Williams Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Metairie Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · West Metairie Avenue
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Turn right onto David Drive
2632 ft · 1 min · David Drive
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Continue on Hickory Avenue
868 ft · 20 sec · Hickory Avenue
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Continue on Dickory Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Dickory Avenue
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Turn left onto Earhart Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Earhart Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 3152: Clearview Parkway, Huey P Long Bridge
1320 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Clearview Parkway, Huey P Long Bridge
1592 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Clearview Parkway
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Clearview Parkway
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Continue on Huey P. Long Bridge
4.8 mi · 8 min · Huey P. Long Bridge
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Turn right onto Jamie Boulevard
1219 ft · 59 sec · Jamie Boulevard
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Turn left onto Valentine Drive
629 ft · 27 sec · Valentine Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Valentine Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kenner and Avondale.
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.
Huey P. Long Bridge
Continue on Huey P. Long Bridge
4.79 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Sunny leaving Kenner and Sunny near Avondale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kenner to Avondale?
The road trip is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Elmwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Kenner and 5.5 miles from Avondale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6 miles (9.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.48 one way or $2.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kenner and Sunny near Avondale.
Stop Ideas Near Elmwood
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 Elmwood.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kenner and Avondale. Straight-line distance: 6.05 mi (9.74 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 Avondale
Avondale is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.9129800, -90.2036900 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Avondale (-90.20369, 29.91298)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.48 | $2.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $1.66 | $3.32 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $1.80 | $3.61 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.11 | $4.22 |
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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