How far is Kenner, LA from Iowa, LA?

The driving distance from Kenner, LA to Iowa, LA is about 183 miles (294.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166.5 miles (268 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
183.01 mi
03h 26m
Flight
166.52 mi
267.98 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.52 mi
Kilometers
267.98 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.01 mi
Kilometers
294.53 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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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 03h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Iowa
Tue, May 12, 8:40 PM CDT
Return by in Kenner
Wed, May 13, 12:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenner
2026-05-12T17:13
Arrive Iowa
Tue, May 12, 8:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kenner
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Grosse Tete
LA

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

From Kenner
91.4 mi
01h 43m
To Iowa
91.7 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    67.4 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    112.6 mi · 2 hr 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 383: Iowa

    1129 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Route 383

    817 ft · 16 sec · State Route 383

  9. 9

    Continue on North Thomson Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Thomson Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West 1st Street

    14 m · 2 sec · West 1st Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
180 mi · 99%
Williams Boulevard
1.35 mi · 1%
North Thomson Avenue
0.84 mi
LA 383
0.21 mi
State Route 383
0.15 mi
West 1st Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Keep slight left

113 mi · 02h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
166.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grosse Tete
01h 43m from Kenner
Leave By
10:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Kenner and Mostly Sunny near Iowa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 183 miles (294.5 km) and usually takes 03h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Grosse Tete is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.4 miles from Kenner and 91.7 miles from Iowa.

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

The direct path is about 166.5 miles (268 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.46 one way or $48.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Grosse Tete

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

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

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

25 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

New Iberia

58 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Lafayette

59 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

Hammond

94 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenner and Iowa. Straight-line distance: 166.52 mi (267.98 km).

Kenner

#1 Kenner

The most populous city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

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

#2 Iowa

Town in Louisiana, United States

Population3,109
Coordinates30.2368700, -93.0137600
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenner (-90.24174, 29.99409)
End: Iowa (-93.01376, 30.23687)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 295 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.46 gal
24.45 L · about $24.46
Round trip
$48.93
12.92 gal · 48.9 L
Estimated CO2
57.4 kg one way
Round trip: 114.8 kg / 253 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.46 $48.93
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.51 $55.03
Premium $4.63 $29.88 $59.76
Diesel $5.42 $34.98 $69.96

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenner and Iowa. The current time is 17:13:31.

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.