How far is Kenner, LA from Bayou Cane, LA?

The driving distance from Kenner, LA to Bayou Cane, LA is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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
47.37 mi
01h 04m
Flight
39.83 mi
64.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.83 mi
Kilometers
64.1 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.37 mi
Kilometers
76.23 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bayou Cane
Mon, Apr 20, 12:21 AM CDT
Return by in Kenner
Mon, Apr 20, 1:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenner
2026-04-19T23:17
Arrive Bayou Cane
Mon, Apr 20, 12:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:22 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

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
Des Allemands
LA

Census designated place

From Kenner
23.7 mi
00h 32m
To Bayou Cane
23.7 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph N
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kenner and Bayou Cane.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kenner and Bayou Cane.

  1. 1

    Start on 21st Street

    12 m · 6 sec · 21st Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Williams Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Williams Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Airline Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Airline Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on East Airline Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Airline Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Airline Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Airline Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 310: Boutte, Baton Rouge

    1624 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 310 South: Boutte

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    7.8 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 90 West: Houma

    2534 ft · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1695 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2419 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 182: Houma

    1213 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on LA 182 West: Houma

    149 m · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto LA 182 West: Houma

    62 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Coteau Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Coteau Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Bayou Gardens Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Bayou Gardens Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kenner and Bayou Cane.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 90 West
22 mi · 46%
I 310 South
8.94 mi · 19%
LA 182 West
5.88 mi · 12%
Bayou Gardens Boulevard
2.24 mi · 5%
Coteau Road
1.92 mi · 4%
Airline Highway
1.56 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 90 West

Continue straight

15.4 mi · 00h 18m

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
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
39.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Des Allemands
00h 32m from Kenner
Leave By
4:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kenner and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bayou Cane.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kenner to Bayou Cane?

The road trip is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Des Allemands is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Kenner and 23.7 miles from Bayou Cane.

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

The direct path is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.32 one way or $12.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kenner and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bayou Cane.

Stop Ideas Near Des Allemands

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

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

RAIL

Schriever

34 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

41 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Hammond

76 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Slidell

84 mi away
1827 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenner and Bayou Cane. Straight-line distance: 39.83 mi (64.1 km).

Kenner

#1 Kenner

The most populous city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

Population66,288
Coordinates29.9940900, -90.2417400
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Bayou Cane

#2 Bayou Cane

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population19,355
Coordinates29.6241000, -90.7512000
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenner (-90.24174, 29.99409)
End: Bayou Cane (-90.7512, 29.6241)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.33 L · about $6.32
Round trip
$12.65
3.34 gal · 12.66 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.32 $12.65
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.11 $14.23
Premium $4.63 $7.72 $15.45
Diesel $5.42 $9.04 $18.09

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenner and Bayou Cane. The current time is 23:17:49.

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.