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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenner and Houma.
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Start on 21st Street
12 m · 6 sec · 21st Street
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Turn right onto Williams Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · Williams Boulevard
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Turn right onto Airline Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · Airline Drive
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Continue on East Airline Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · East Airline Highway
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Continue on Airline Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Airline Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 310: Boutte, Baton Rouge
1624 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 310 South: Boutte
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
7.8 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 90 West: Houma
2534 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
1695 ft · 26 sec
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Continue straight
2419 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
15.4 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 182: Houma
1213 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on LA 182 West: Houma
149 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto LA 182 West: Houma
62 m · 5 sec
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Continue straight
6.9 mi · 9 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward New Orleans Boulevard
44 m · 3 sec · New Orleans Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto New Orleans Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · New Orleans Boulevard
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Turn right onto Park Avenue
838 ft · 20 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn left onto Barrow Street
1245 ft · 40 sec · Barrow Street
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Turn right onto School Street
14 m · 2 sec · School Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Des Allemands.
Schriever
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Hammond
Slidell
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kenner and Houma. Straight-line distance: 39.72 mi (63.93 km).
#1 Kenner
The most populous city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
| Population | 66,288 |
| Coordinates | 29.9940900, -90.2417400 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Houma
Only incorporated city and parish seat of Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 32,467 |
| Coordinates | 29.5957700, -90.7195300 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: School Street (-90.719517, 29.595846)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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