How far is Kenner, LA from Houma, LA?

Fastest route

The distance between Kenner, LA and Houma, LA is 47 miles or 76 kilometers. The fastest route is via I-10 E, and the estimated travel time is 53 minutes.

If you are interested in taking a scenic route, you can also drive via LA-182 E, LA-3127 N, and LA-49 S. This route is about 50 miles long and will take you about an hour and 15 minutes to drive.

Here are some of the routes you can take to get from Kenner to Houma:

  • By car: Take I-10 E to LA-182 E. Take exit 210 for LA-182 W toward Houma and follow it to Houma.
  • By bus: There are no direct bus services between Kenner and Houma. However, you can take the Greyhound bus from Kenner to New Orleans and then transfer to the Megabus to Houma. The journey time is approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes.
  • By train: There is no direct train service between Kenner and Houma. However, you can take the Amtrak train from Kenner to New Orleans and then transfer to the Megabus to Houma. The journey time is approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.09 mi
00h 57m
Flight
39.72 mi
63.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.72 mi
Kilometers
63.93 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.09 mi
Kilometers
72.57 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houma
Sun, May 3, 12:53 PM CDT
Return by in Kenner
Sun, May 3, 1:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenner
2026-05-03T11:56
Arrive Houma
Sun, May 3, 12:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:36 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
Des Allemands
LA

Census designated place

From Kenner
22.5 mi
00h 28m
To Houma
22.6 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 182: Houma

    1213 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on LA 182 West: Houma

    149 m · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto LA 182 West: Houma

    62 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward New Orleans Boulevard

    44 m · 3 sec · New Orleans Boulevard

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto New Orleans Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · New Orleans Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    838 ft · 20 sec · Park Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Barrow Street

    1245 ft · 40 sec · Barrow Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto School Street

    14 m · 2 sec · School Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · School Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 90 West
22 mi · 49%
I 310 South
8.94 mi · 20%
LA 182 West
7.03 mi · 16%
Airline Highway
1.56 mi · 3%
Airline Drive
1.5 mi · 3%
New Orleans Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 90 West

Continue straight

15.4 mi · 00h 18m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
39.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Des Allemands
00h 28m from Kenner
Leave By
4:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Kenner and Sunny near Houma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Des Allemands is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.5 miles from Kenner and 22.6 miles from Houma.

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

The direct path is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.02 one way or $12.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Des Allemands

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

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

RAIL

Schriever

34 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

41 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Hammond

76 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Slidell

84 mi away
1827 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenner and Houma. Straight-line distance: 39.72 mi (63.93 km).

Kenner

#1 Kenner

The most populous city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

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

#2 Houma

Only incorporated city and parish seat of Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population32,467
Coordinates29.5957700, -90.7195300
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: 21st Street (-90.241742, 29.994069)
End: School Street (-90.719517, 29.595846)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.59 gal
6.02 L · about $6.02
Round trip
$12.04
3.18 gal · 12.04 L
Estimated CO2
14.1 kg one way
Round trip: 28.3 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.02 $12.04
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.77 $13.54
Premium $4.63 $7.35 $14.71
Diesel $5.42 $8.61 $17.22

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenner and Houma. The current time is 11:56:45.

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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.