How far is Kenner, LA from Blanchard, LA?

The driving distance from Kenner, LA to Blanchard, LA is about 324 miles (521.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 280 miles (450.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
323.97 mi
06h 01m
Flight
280 mi
450.61 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
280 mi
Kilometers
450.61 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
323.97 mi
Kilometers
521.38 km
Drive Time
06h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blanchard
Thu, Apr 23, 11:21 AM CDT
Return by in Kenner
Thu, Apr 23, 5:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenner
2026-04-23T05:19
Arrive Blanchard
Thu, Apr 23, 11:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:02 PM to 1:32 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kenner
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Cheneyville
LA

Town in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Kenner
162 mi
03h 00m
To Blanchard
162 mi
03h 00m

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
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kenner and Blanchard.

  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

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Williams Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge

    2162 ft · 55 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    67.4 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell

    1842 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell

    97 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · North Lobdell Highway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto State Route 1

    49 mi · 1 hr 3 min · State Route 1

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria

    1494 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

    186.3 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Pete Harris Drive, Murphy Street

    1.3 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Pete Harris Drive

    1.3 km · 2 min · Pete Harris Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Ford Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Ford Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Hilry Huckaby III Avenue

    5 mi · 7 min · Hilry Huckaby III Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Shreveport Blanchard Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Shreveport Blanchard Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Daugherty Avenue

    71 m · 6 sec · West Daugherty Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Daugherty Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
186 mi · 58%
I 10 West
71.7 mi · 22%
State Route 1
49 mi · 15%
Hilry Huckaby III Avenue
5.02 mi · 2%
North Lobdell Highway
3.59 mi · 1%
Shreveport Blanchard Highway
2.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

186 mi · 03h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 01m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44 mi
280 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cheneyville
03h 00m from Kenner
Leave By
11:56 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kenner and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blanchard.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kenner to Blanchard?

The road trip is about 324 miles (521.4 km) and usually takes 06h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cheneyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162 miles from Kenner and 162 miles from Blanchard.

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

The direct path is about 280 miles (450.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 44 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.29 one way or $86.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cheneyville

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette

91 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenner and Blanchard. Straight-line distance: 280 mi (450.61 km).

Kenner

#1 Kenner

The most populous city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

Population66,288
Coordinates29.9940900, -90.2417400
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Blanchard

#2 Blanchard

Suburb town of Shreveport, located in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population3,116
Coordinates32.5809800, -93.8926800
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenner (-90.24174, 29.99409)
End: Blanchard (-93.89268, 32.58098)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 521 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.43 gal
43.27 L · about $43.29
Round trip
$86.57
22.86 gal · 86.54 L
Estimated CO2
101.6 kg one way
Round trip: 203.2 kg / 448 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $43.29 $86.57
Mid-grade $4.26 $48.68 $97.36
Premium $4.63 $52.86 $105.73
Diesel $5.42 $61.89 $123.79

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 Blanchard. The current time is 05:19:19.

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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.