How far is Kenner, LA from Gardere, LA?

The driving distance from Kenner, LA to Gardere, LA is about 63.9 miles (102.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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
63.87 mi
01h 18m
Flight
58.91 mi
94.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.91 mi
Kilometers
94.8 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.87 mi
Kilometers
102.79 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gardere
Tue, May 5, 8:47 AM CDT
Return by in Kenner
Tue, May 5, 10:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenner
2026-05-05T07:28
Arrive Gardere
Tue, May 5, 8:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:52 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
Gramercy
LA

Neighborhood in Manhattan, New York City

From Kenner
31.9 mi
00h 39m
To Gardere
31.9 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    45.1 mi · 51 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 30: Saint Gabriel, Gonzales

    1467 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Route 30

    2500 ft · 51 sec · State Route 30

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 30

    37 m · 2 sec · State Route 30

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 30

    6.4 mi · 9 min · State Route 30

  10. 10

    Continue on East Highway 30

    6.5 mi · 9 min · East Highway 30

  11. 11

    Continue on Nicholson Extended

    1.4 km · 1 min · Nicholson Extended

  12. 12

    Continue on Nicholson Drive

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Nicholson Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Gardere Lane

    20 m · 2 sec · Gardere Lane

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gardere Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
45.5 mi · 71%
State Route 30
6.91 mi · 11%
East Highway 30
6.53 mi · 10%
Nicholson Drive
2.43 mi · 4%
Williams Boulevard
1.35 mi · 2%
Nicholson Extended
0.87 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

45.1 mi · 00h 51m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
58.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gramercy
00h 39m from Kenner
Leave By
3:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Kenner and Partly Sunny near Gardere.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.9 miles (102.8 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Gramercy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.9 miles from Kenner and 31.9 miles from Gardere.

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

The direct path is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 3:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.52 one way or $17.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Kenner and Partly Sunny near Gardere.

Stop Ideas Near Gramercy

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

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

RAIL

Schriever

35 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

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

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

60 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

65 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenner and Gardere. Straight-line distance: 58.91 mi (94.8 km).

Kenner

#1 Kenner

The most populous city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

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

#2 Gardere

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population10,580
Coordinates30.3457500, -91.1401100
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenner (-90.24174, 29.99409)
End: Gardere (-91.14011, 30.34575)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.25 gal
8.53 L · about $8.52
Round trip
$17.04
4.5 gal · 17.06 L
Estimated CO2
20 kg one way
Round trip: 40 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.52 $17.04
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.58 $19.17
Premium $4.63 $10.41 $20.81
Diesel $5.42 $12.18 $24.37

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenner and Gardere. The current time is 07:28:33.

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.