How far is Kenner, LA from Livingston, LA?

The driving distance from Kenner, LA to Livingston, LA is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.65 mi
01h 13m
Flight
46.31 mi
74.53 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.31 mi
Kilometers
74.53 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.65 mi
Kilometers
99.21 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livingston
Wed, Apr 15, 2:38 PM CDT
Return by in Kenner
Wed, Apr 15, 3:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenner
2026-04-15T13:25
Arrive Livingston
Wed, Apr 15, 2:38 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kenner
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Ponchatoula
LA

City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Kenner
30.8 mi
00h 36m
To Livingston
30.8 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.9 mi · 16 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Hammond

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    28.4 mi · 30 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 12 West: Baton Rouge

    1052 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway

    15.2 mi · 16 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 63: Frost, Livingston

    1661 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    82 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto South Frost Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Frost Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Circle Drive

    48 m · 4 sec · Circle Drive

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Circle Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
29.4 mi · 48%
West Florida Republic Parkway
15.2 mi · 25%
I 10 West
13.4 mi · 22%
South Frost Road
1.68 mi · 3%
Williams Boulevard
1.35 mi · 2%
LA 63
0.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Continue straight

28.4 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
46.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ponchatoula
00h 36m from Kenner
Leave By
4:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kenner and Mostly Clear near Livingston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Ponchatoula is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Kenner and 30.8 miles from Livingston.

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

The direct path is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 4:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.22 one way or $16.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ponchatoula

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

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

RAIL

Hammond

8 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

65 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Slidell

66 mi away
1827 Front Street
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

70 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenner and Livingston. Straight-line distance: 46.31 mi (74.53 km).

Kenner

#1 Kenner

The most populous city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

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

#2 Livingston

Parish seat of Livingston Parish, Louisiana

Population2,004
Coordinates30.5021300, -90.7478700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenner (-90.24174, 29.99409)
End: Livingston (-90.74787, 30.50213)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.17 gal
8.23 L · about $8.22
Round trip
$16.44
4.34 gal · 16.46 L
Estimated CO2
19.3 kg one way
Round trip: 38.6 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.22 $16.44
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.24 $18.48
Premium $4.63 $10.04 $20.07
Diesel $5.42 $11.75 $23.50

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenner and Livingston. The current time is 13:25:03.

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.