How far is Kenner, LA from Donaldsonville, LA?

The driving distance from Kenner, LA to Donaldsonville, LA is about 55 miles (88.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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
54.99 mi
01h 06m
Flight
45.6 mi
73.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.6 mi
Kilometers
73.39 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.99 mi
Kilometers
88.5 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Donaldsonville
Fri, Apr 10, 1:31 PM CDT
Return by in Kenner
Fri, Apr 10, 2:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenner
2026-04-10T12:25
Arrive Donaldsonville
Fri, Apr 10, 1:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:18 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
Garyville
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Kenner
27.5 mi
00h 33m
To Donaldsonville
27.5 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E
Destination
81°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    40 mi · 45 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 22: Sorrento, Donaldsonville

    1749 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    2728 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Crawford Leblanc Boulevard

    63 m · 12 sec · Crawford Leblanc Boulevard

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Crawford Leblanc Boulevard

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Crawford Leblanc Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    5.2 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on LA 3009: Donaldsonville

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 10th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
40.4 mi · 74%
Crawford Leblanc Boulevard
4.28 mi · 8%
LA 3009
2.88 mi · 5%
Williams Boulevard
1.35 mi · 2%
LA 22
0.33 mi · 1%
21st Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

40 mi · 00h 45m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
45.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Garyville
00h 33m from Kenner
Leave By
4:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55 miles (88.5 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Garyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Kenner and 27.5 miles from Donaldsonville.

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

The direct path is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.35 one way or $14.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Garyville

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

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

RAIL

Schriever

39 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

53 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

53 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

69 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenner and Donaldsonville. Straight-line distance: 45.6 mi (73.39 km).

Kenner

#1 Kenner

The most populous city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

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

#2 Donaldsonville

City in Louisiana, United States

Population8,638
Coordinates30.1011400, -90.9941200
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenner (-90.24174, 29.99409)
End: Donaldsonville (-90.99412, 30.10114)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.94 gal
7.35 L · about $7.35
Round trip
$14.69
3.88 gal · 14.7 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.5 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.35 $14.69
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.26 $16.52
Premium $4.63 $8.97 $17.95
Diesel $5.42 $10.51 $21.01

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenner and Donaldsonville. The current time is 12:25:13.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.