How far is Kenner, LA from Franklinton, LA?

The driving distance from Kenner, LA to Franklinton, LA is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.2 miles (95.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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
69.43 mi
01h 37m
Flight
59.18 mi
95.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.18 mi
Kilometers
95.24 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.43 mi
Kilometers
111.74 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklinton
Wed, May 13, 2:01 AM CDT
Return by in Kenner
Wed, May 13, 3:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenner
2026-05-13T00:24
Arrive Franklinton
Wed, May 13, 2:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:16 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
Mandeville
LA

Town in Louisiana, USA

From Kenner
34.8 mi
00h 48m
To Franklinton
34.6 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Williams Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: New Orleans

    1884 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, Bonnabel Boulevard

    588 ft · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Causeway Boulevard North, Mandeville, Bonnabel Boulevard

    1280 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Causeway Boulevard North, Mandeville

    1393 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North Causeway Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Causeway Boulevard

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on North Causeway Boulevard

    31.6 mi · 38 min · North Causeway Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 25

    15.7 mi · 23 min · Highway 25

  13. 13

    Continue on State Route 16

    11.2 mi · 17 min · State Route 16

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 10th Avenue

    664 ft · 34 sec · 10th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Greenlaw Street

    26 m · 4 sec · Greenlaw Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Greenlaw Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Causeway Boulevard
35.6 mi · 51%
Highway 25
15.7 mi · 23%
State Route 16
11.2 mi · 16%
I 10 East
4.96 mi · 7%
Williams Boulevard
1.21 mi · 2%
Causeway Boulevard North
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Causeway Boulevard

Keep slight right to continue on North Causeway Boulevard

31.6 mi · 00h 38m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
59.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mandeville
00h 48m from Kenner
Leave By
3:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kenner and Sunny near Franklinton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Mandeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.8 miles from Kenner and 34.6 miles from Franklinton.

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

The direct path is about 59.2 miles (95.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 3:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.28 one way or $18.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mandeville

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

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

RAIL

Slidell

29 mi away
1827 Front Street
RAIL

Picayune

41 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street
RAIL

Hammond

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

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

46 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenner and Franklinton. Straight-line distance: 59.18 mi (95.24 km).

Kenner

#1 Kenner

The most populous city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

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

#2 Franklinton

City in Washington Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Population3,647
Coordinates30.8473100, -90.1552700
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenner (-90.24174, 29.99409)
End: Franklinton (-90.15527, 30.84731)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.45 gal
9.27 L · about $9.28
Round trip
$18.56
4.9 gal · 18.54 L
Estimated CO2
21.8 kg one way
Round trip: 43.5 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.28 $18.56
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.43 $20.87
Premium $4.63 $11.33 $22.66
Diesel $5.42 $13.27 $26.53

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenner and Franklinton. The current time is 00:24:38.

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.