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

The driving distance from Kenner, LA to Bayou Vista, LA is about 77.7 miles (125.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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
77.73 mi
01h 33m
Flight
65.17 mi
104.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.17 mi
Kilometers
104.88 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.73 mi
Kilometers
125.1 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bayou Vista
Thu, Apr 23, 6:01 AM CDT
Return by in Kenner
Thu, Apr 23, 7:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenner
2026-04-23T04:27
Arrive Bayou Vista
Thu, Apr 23, 6:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:22 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
Raceland
LA

City in Greenup County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Kenner
38.8 mi
00h 46m
To Bayou Vista
38.9 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    56.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Universe Road

    1325 ft · 1 min · Universe Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 182

    2824 ft · 56 sec · State Route 182

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 90 West
62.8 mi · 81%
I 310 South
8.94 mi · 11%
Airline Highway
1.56 mi · 2%
Airline Drive
1.5 mi · 2%
Williams Boulevard
0.99 mi · 1%
East Airline Highway
0.88 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 90 West

Continue straight

56.2 mi · 01h 02m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
65.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raceland
00h 46m from Kenner
Leave By
3:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kenner and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bayou Vista.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77.7 miles (125.1 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Raceland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.8 miles from Kenner and 38.9 miles from Bayou Vista.

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

The direct path is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 3:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.38 one way or $20.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Raceland

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

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

RAIL

Schriever

21 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

56 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Hammond

88 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

98 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenner and Bayou Vista. Straight-line distance: 65.17 mi (104.88 km).

Kenner

#1 Kenner

The most populous city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

Population66,288
Coordinates29.9940900, -90.2417400
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bayou Vista

City in Saint Mary Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population4,652
Coordinates29.6896500, -91.2709400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenner (-90.24174, 29.99409)
End: Bayou Vista (-91.27094, 29.68965)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.74 gal
10.38 L · about $10.38
Round trip
$20.75
5.48 gal · 20.76 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.7 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.38 $20.75
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.67 $23.34
Premium $4.63 $12.67 $25.35
Diesel $5.42 $14.84 $29.67

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenner and Bayou Vista. The current time is 04:27:25.

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.