How far is Kenner, LA from Jefferson, LA?

The driving distance from Kenner, LA to Jefferson, LA is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.11 mi
00h 15m
Flight
5.65 mi
9.09 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.65 mi
Kilometers
9.09 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.11 mi
Kilometers
11.45 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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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 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jefferson
Thu, Oct 15, 8:37 PM CDT
Return by in Kenner
Thu, Oct 15, 8:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenner
2026-10-15T20:21
Arrive Jefferson
Thu, Oct 15, 8:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kenner
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Elmwood
LA

City in Peoria County, Illinois, United States

From Kenner
3.5 mi
00h 07m
To Jefferson
3.5 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph E
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 21st Street

    12 m · 6 sec · 21st Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Williams Boulevard

    1320 ft · 31 sec · Williams Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Metairie Avenue

    1.8 mi · 4 min · West Metairie Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto David Drive

    2632 ft · 1 min · David Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Airline Drive

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Airline Drive

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Causeway

    1018 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Causeway Boulevard South, Jefferson Highway

    15 m · 1 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Causeway Boulevard South, Jefferson Highway

    915 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Causeway Boulevard

    3205 ft · 1 min · Causeway Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Jefferson Highway

    1542 ft · 37 sec · Jefferson Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Labarre Road

    1071 ft · 42 sec · Labarre Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Madelon Street

    84 m · 12 sec · Madelon Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Madelon Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
183.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Airline Drive
3.07 mi · 43%
West Metairie Avenue
1.76 mi · 25%
Causeway Boulevard
0.61 mi · 9%
David Drive
0.5 mi · 7%
Jefferson Highway
0.29 mi · 4%
Williams Boulevard
0.25 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Airline Drive

Turn left onto Airline Drive

3.07 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.4 mi
5.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elmwood
00h 07m from Kenner
Leave By
8:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kenner and Sunny near Jefferson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km) and usually takes 00h 15m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Elmwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.5 miles from Kenner and 3.5 miles from Jefferson.

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

The direct path is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.98 one way or $1.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kenner and Sunny near Jefferson.

Stop Ideas Near Elmwood

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

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

UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

11 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Slidell

53 mi away
1827 Front Street
RAIL

Schriever

64 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

67 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenner and Jefferson. Straight-line distance: 5.65 mi (9.09 km).

Kenner

#1 Kenner

The most populous city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

Population66,288
Coordinates29.9940900, -90.2417400
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
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#2 Jefferson

Jefferson is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates29.9660400, -90.1531300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenner (-90.24174, 29.99409)
End: Jefferson (-90.15313, 29.96604)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.25 gal
0.95 L · about $0.98
Round trip
$1.96
0.5 gal · 1.9 L
Estimated CO2
2.2 kg one way
Round trip: 4.4 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $0.98 $1.96
Mid-grade $4.38 $1.09 $2.19
Premium $4.78 $1.20 $2.39
Diesel $5.82 $1.46 $2.91

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenner and Jefferson. The current time is 20:21:55.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.