How far is Kenner, LA from Mamou, LA?

The driving distance from Kenner, LA to Mamou, LA is about 158.2 miles (254.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 28m 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
158.23 mi
03h 14m
Flight
137.19 mi
220.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.19 mi
Kilometers
220.79 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.23 mi
Kilometers
254.65 km
Drive Time
03h 14m

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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 03h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mamou
Sun, Apr 19, 5:22 PM CDT
Return by in Kenner
Sun, Apr 19, 8:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenner
2026-04-19T14:08
Arrive Mamou
Sun, Apr 19, 5:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:32 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 Allen
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Kenner
79 mi
01h 37m
To Mamou
79.2 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph N
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    56 mi · 1 hr 11 min · State Route 1

  11. 11

    Continue on Lawler Highway

    14.7 mi · 17 min · Lawler Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North C C Duson Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North C C Duson Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Route 13

    2.4 mi · 4 min · State Route 13

  14. 14

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right

    2237 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    2685 ft · 58 sec · 6th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    18 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    14 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    7 m · 2 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
71.7 mi · 45%
State Route 1
56 mi · 35%
Lawler Highway
14.7 mi · 9%
Veterans Memorial Highway
6.35 mi · 4%
North Lobdell Highway
3.59 mi · 2%
State Route 13
2.41 mi · 2%
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
03h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
137.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Allen
01h 37m from Kenner
Leave By
10:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kenner and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Mamou.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 158.2 miles (254.6 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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 Allen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79 miles from Kenner and 79.2 miles from Mamou.

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

The direct path is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 10:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.13 one way or $42.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kenner and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Mamou.

Stop Ideas Near Port Allen

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 Allen and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 7.1 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Baton Rouge , LA
10, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10 mi away

Baker Utility Office

Baker , LA
3325 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714
Rating 1.4/5 30 reviews Water utility company,Local government office
Baker Municipal Center Auditorium
Nearby stop 10 mi away

Baker Municipal Center Auditorium

Baker , LA
3325 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714
Rating 4.3/5 48 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

3 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Hammond

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

New Iberia

77 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Lafayette

81 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenner and Mamou. Straight-line distance: 137.19 mi (220.79 km).

Kenner

#1 Kenner

The most populous city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

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

#2 Mamou

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

Population3,077
Coordinates30.6338100, -92.4193000
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenner (-90.24174, 29.99409)
End: Mamou (-92.4193, 30.63381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.58 gal
21.14 L · about $21.13
Round trip
$42.26
11.16 gal · 42.28 L
Estimated CO2
49.6 kg one way
Round trip: 99.2 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.13 $42.26
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.77 $47.53
Premium $4.63 $25.81 $51.62
Diesel $5.42 $30.22 $60.43

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenner and Mamou. The current time is 14:08:30.

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.