How far is Kenner, LA from Luling, LA?

The driving distance from Kenner, LA to Luling, LA is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.25 mi
00h 19m
Flight
8.61 mi
13.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.61 mi
Kilometers
13.85 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.25 mi
Kilometers
19.71 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Luling
Tue, May 5, 6:08 AM CDT
Return by in Kenner
Tue, May 5, 6:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenner
2026-05-05T05:49
Arrive Luling
Tue, May 5, 6:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:52 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
Saint Rose
LA

Unincorporated suburban community and census designated place in Saint Charles Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Kenner
6.2 mi
00h 09m
To Luling
6.2 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 21st Street

    12 m · 6 sec · 21st Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Williams Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Williams Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Airline Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Airline Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on East Airline Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Airline Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Airline Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Airline Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 310: Boutte, Baton Rouge

    1624 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 310 South: Boutte

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 18: Hahnville, Luling

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on LA 18 East: Luling

    85 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto River Road

    1 km · 1 min · River Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Paul Maillard Road

    1034 ft · 26 sec · Paul Maillard Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Luling Avenue

    31 m · 4 sec · Luling Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Luling Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
114.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 310 South
5.27 mi · 43%
Airline Highway
1.56 mi · 13%
Airline Drive
1.5 mi · 12%
Williams Boulevard
0.99 mi · 8%
East Airline Highway
0.88 mi · 7%
LA 18
0.83 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I 310 South

Merge slight left

4.17 mi · 00h 04m

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 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
8.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Rose
00h 09m from Kenner
Leave By
7:52 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Kenner and Partly Sunny near Luling.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?

Saint Rose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Kenner and 6.2 miles from Luling.

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

The direct path is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.63 one way or $3.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Kenner and Partly Sunny near Luling.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Rose

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

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

UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

23 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Schriever

52 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

64 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Slidell

64 mi away
1827 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenner and Luling. Straight-line distance: 8.61 mi (13.85 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 Luling

City in Guadalupe County, Texas, USA

Population12,119
Coordinates29.9321500, -90.3664700
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenner (-90.24174, 29.99409)
End: Luling (-90.36647, 29.93215)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.43 gal
1.64 L · about $1.63
Round trip
$3.26
0.86 gal · 3.28 L
Estimated CO2
3.8 kg one way
Round trip: 7.6 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $1.63 $3.26
Mid-grade $4.26 $1.83 $3.66
Premium $4.63 $1.99 $3.98
Diesel $5.42 $2.33 $4.66

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenner and Luling. The current time is 05:49:04.

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.