How far is Kenner, LA from Jean Lafitte, LA?
The driving distance from Kenner, LA to Jean Lafitte, LA is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
CDP in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kenner and Jean Lafitte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenner and Jean Lafitte.
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Start on 21st Street
12 m · 6 sec · 21st Street
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Turn right onto Williams Boulevard
1320 ft · 31 sec · Williams Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Metairie Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · West Metairie Avenue
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Turn right onto David Drive
2632 ft · 1 min · David Drive
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Continue on Hickory Avenue
868 ft · 20 sec · Hickory Avenue
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Continue on Dickory Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Dickory Avenue
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Turn left onto Earhart Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Earhart Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 3152: Clearview Parkway, Huey P Long Bridge
1320 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Clearview Parkway, Huey P Long Bridge
1592 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Clearview Parkway
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Clearview Parkway
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Continue on Huey P. Long Bridge
2.6 mi · 4 min · Huey P. Long Bridge
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Turn left onto West Nine Mile Point Road
1334 ft · 40 sec · West Nine Mile Point Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Nine Mile Point Road
2385 ft · 1 min · Nine Mile Point Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Westbank Expressway
9 m · 1 sec · Westbank Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 90 East: Huey Long Bridge, New Orleans
1223 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left
653 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight right onto Westbank Expressway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Westbank Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westbank Expressway
2115 ft · 47 sec · Westbank Expressway
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Turn right onto Ames Boulevard
2.9 mi · 6 min · Ames Boulevard
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Turn left onto Barataria Boulevard
1414 ft · 28 sec · Barataria Boulevard
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Turn right onto Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway
7.7 mi · 11 min · Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Jean Lafitte Boulevard
3.4 mi · 6 min · Jean Lafitte Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jean Lafitte Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kenner and Jean Lafitte.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway
Turn right onto Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway
7.73 mi · 00h 11m
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 Cloudy leaving Kenner and Mostly Sunny near Jean Lafitte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kenner to Jean Lafitte?
The road trip is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Marrero is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Kenner and 13.7 miles from Jean Lafitte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.67 one way or $7.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Kenner and Mostly Sunny near Jean Lafitte.
Stop Ideas Near Marrero
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marrero.
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Slidell
Schriever
Hammond
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kenner and Jean Lafitte. Straight-line distance: 19.11 mi (30.76 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 Jean Lafitte
Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,996 |
| Coordinates | 29.7360400, -90.1267400 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jean Lafitte (-90.12674, 29.73604)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $3.67 | $7.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.49 | $8.97 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $5.25 | $10.51 |
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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