How far is Kenner, LA from Melville, LA?
The driving distance from Kenner, LA to Melville, LA is about 119.1 miles (191.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.8 miles (163.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kenner and Melville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenner and Melville.
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Start on 21st Street
12 m · 6 sec · 21st Street
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Turn right onto Williams Boulevard
574 ft · 12 sec · Williams Boulevard
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Continue on Williams Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · Williams Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
2162 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
67.4 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Keep slight left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell
1842 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell
97 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway
3.6 mi · 5 min · North Lobdell Highway
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Merge slight left onto State Route 1
30.4 mi · 40 min · State Route 1
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Take the exit slight right
1701 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto North Levee Road
1785 ft · 35 sec · North Levee Road
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Continue on State Route 105
10.1 mi · 18 min · State Route 105
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Continue on Fontenot Street
2080 ft · 45 sec · Fontenot Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lafleur Street
858 ft · 20 sec · Lafleur Street
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Turn right onto Gum Street
111 m · 18 sec · Gum Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
627 ft · 28 sec · Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kenner and Melville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Melville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kenner to Melville?
The road trip is about 119.1 miles (191.6 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?
Village Saint George is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.5 miles from Kenner and 59.5 miles from Melville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.8 miles (163.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 1:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.91 one way or $31.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Kenner and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Melville.
Stop Ideas Near Village Saint George
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Plaza
Port Vincent Clerks Office
Baton Rouge City Hall
City of Baton Rouge Fire Station 15
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Village Saint George.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Hammond
Schriever
New Iberia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kenner and Melville. Straight-line distance: 101.76 mi (163.77 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 Melville
Town in St.
| Population | 1,023 |
| Coordinates | 30.6929700, -91.7440000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Melville (-91.744, 30.69297)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 192 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $15.91 | $31.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $17.89 | $35.78 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $19.43 | $38.85 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $22.74 | $45.49 |
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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