How far is Kenner, LA from Leesville, LA?

The driving distance from Kenner, LA to Leesville, LA is about 242.4 miles (390.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196.4 miles (316 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 25m 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
242.42 mi
04h 42m
Flight
196.38 mi
316.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.38 mi
Kilometers
316.05 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
242.42 mi
Kilometers
390.13 km
Drive Time
04h 42m

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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 04h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leesville
Wed, May 13, 6:10 PM CDT
Return by in Kenner
Wed, May 13, 10:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenner
2026-05-13T13:27
Arrive Leesville
Wed, May 13, 6:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:34 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
Port Barre
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Kenner
121.2 mi
02h 21m
To Leesville
121.2 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell

    1842 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell

    97 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · North Lobdell Highway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto State Route 1

    49 mi · 1 hr 3 min · State Route 1

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria

    1494 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

    60.1 mi · 1 hr · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 71, US 167 South: MacArthur Drive

    1130 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 71 North, US 671 North Business: MacArthur Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Jefferson Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Jefferson Highway

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Masonic Circle

    1819 ft · 34 sec · Macarthur Drive

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto Macarthur Drive

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Macarthur Drive

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left

    148 m · 13 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Coliseum Boulevard

    48.4 mi · 57 min · Coliseum Boulevard

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North 6th Street

    96 m · 4 sec · North 6th Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto North 6th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North 6th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Nolan Trace Parkway

    119 m · 8 sec · Nolan Trace Parkway

  23. 23

    Continue on East Texas Street

    872 ft · 38 sec · East Texas Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Texas Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
71.7 mi · 30%
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
60.1 mi · 25%
State Route 1
49 mi · 20%
Coliseum Boulevard
48.4 mi · 20%
North Lobdell Highway
3.59 mi · 1%
Jefferson Highway
2.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

67.4 mi · 01h 16m

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
04h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46 mi
196.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Barre
02h 21m from Kenner
Leave By
7:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kenner and Sunny near Leesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 242.4 miles (390.1 km) and usually takes 04h 42m 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?

Port Barre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.2 miles from Kenner and 121.2 miles from Leesville.

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

The direct path is about 196.4 miles (316 km), while the road route adds roughly 46 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 7:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.38 one way or $64.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Port Barre

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Port Barre and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Barre Park
Scenic stop 1.7 mi away

Port Barre Park

Port Barre , LA
129, 169 Park St, Port Barre, LA 70577
Rating 4.2/5 49 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 6.4 mi away

Washington Town Hall

Washington , LA
405 N Washington St, Washington, LA 70589
Rating 1.4/5 5 reviews City government office
Port Barre Community Center
Nearby stop 1.7 mi away

Port Barre Community Center

Port Barre , LA
122 Park St, Port Barre, LA 70577
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Barre.

RAIL

Lafayette

37 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

63 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

75 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenner and Leesville. Straight-line distance: 196.38 mi (316.05 km).

Kenner

#1 Kenner

The most populous city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

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

#2 Leesville

City in Louisiana, United States

Population5,523
Coordinates31.1435200, -93.2610000
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenner (-90.24174, 29.99409)
End: Leesville (-93.261, 31.14352)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 390 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.55 gal
32.38 L · about $32.38
Round trip
$64.76
17.1 gal · 64.76 L
Estimated CO2
76 kg one way
Round trip: 152 kg / 335 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $32.38 $64.76
Mid-grade $4.26 $36.41 $72.83
Premium $4.63 $39.54 $79.09
Diesel $5.42 $46.30 $92.60

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenner and Leesville. The current time is 13:27:35.

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.