How far is Kenner, LA from Mathews, LA?
The driving distance from Kenner, LA to Mathews, LA is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kenner and Mathews.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenner and Mathews.
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Start on 21st Street
12 m · 6 sec · 21st Street
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Turn right onto Williams Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · Williams Boulevard
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Turn right onto Airline Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · Airline Drive
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Continue on East Airline Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · East Airline Highway
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Continue on Airline Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Airline Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 310: Boutte, Baton Rouge
1624 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 310 South: Boutte
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
7.8 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 90 West: Houma
2534 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
1695 ft · 26 sec
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Continue straight
2419 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
11.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 1: Thibodaux, Lockport
1401 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Highway 1
2.3 mi · 3 min · Highway 1
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Turn right onto New Haven Street
4 m · 1 sec · New Haven Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · New Haven Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kenner and Mathews.
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.
US 90 West
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11.3 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Kenner and Mostly Sunny near Mathews.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kenner to Mathews?
The road trip is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Paradis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Kenner and 17.3 miles from Mathews.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28 miles (45.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 4:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.62 one way or $9.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Kenner and Mostly Sunny near Mathews.
Stop Ideas Near Paradis
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Paradis.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kenner and Mathews. Straight-line distance: 28.04 mi (45.13 km).
#1 Kenner
The most populous city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
| Population | 66,288 |
| Coordinates | 29.9940900, -90.2417400 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mathews
Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 2,209 |
| Coordinates | 29.6863200, -90.5467500 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mathews (-90.54675, 29.68632)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $4.62 | $9.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.20 | $10.39 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.64 | $11.29 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $6.61 | $13.21 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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