How far is Kenner, LA from Franklin, LA?

The driving distance from Kenner, LA to Franklin, LA is about 94.3 miles (151.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.7 miles (123.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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
94.24 mi
01h 54m
Flight
76.69 mi
123.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.69 mi
Kilometers
123.42 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.24 mi
Kilometers
151.67 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Mon, May 4, 8:00 PM CDT
Return by in Kenner
Mon, May 4, 9:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenner
2026-05-04T18:06
Arrive Franklin
Mon, May 4, 8:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:42 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
Schriever
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Kenner
47.1 mi
00h 57m
To Franklin
47.2 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
77°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    68.9 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 3215: Garden City, Franklin

    1300 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Frontage Road

    2282 ft · 48 sec · West Frontage Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 3215

    2333 ft · 52 sec · State Route 3215

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    3.5 mi · 6 min · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Iberia Street

    10 m · 1 sec · Iberia Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Iberia Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 90 West
75.4 mi · 80%
I 310 South
8.94 mi · 9%
East Main Street
3.51 mi · 4%
Airline Highway
1.56 mi · 2%
Airline Drive
1.5 mi · 2%
Williams Boulevard
0.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 90 West

Continue straight

68.9 mi · 01h 16m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
76.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Schriever
00h 57m from Kenner
Leave By
2:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kenner and Mostly Sunny near Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94.3 miles (151.7 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Schriever is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.1 miles from Kenner and 47.2 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 76.7 miles (123.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 2:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.61 one way or $25.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kenner and Mostly Sunny near Franklin.

Stop Ideas Near Schriever

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

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

RAIL

Schriever

1 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

74 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

86 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Hammond

92 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenner and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 76.69 mi (123.42 km).

Kenner

#1 Kenner

The most populous city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

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

#2 Franklin

City in Louisiana

Population6,580
Coordinates29.7960400, -91.5015000
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenner (-90.24174, 29.99409)
End: Franklin (-91.5015, 29.79604)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.33 gal
12.59 L · about $12.61
Round trip
$25.22
6.66 gal · 25.18 L
Estimated CO2
29.6 kg one way
Round trip: 59.2 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.61 $25.22
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.18 $28.36
Premium $4.63 $15.40 $30.80
Diesel $5.42 $18.03 $36.06

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenner and Franklin. The current time is 18:06:19.

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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.