How far is Kenner, LA from Montegut, LA?

The estimated driving distance from Kenner, LA to Montegut, LA is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Road route is being refreshed. This page currently uses an estimated driving distance until a routing provider returns the full road geometry.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
54.79 mi
01h 23m · estimated
Flight
40.59 mi
65.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.59 mi
Kilometers
65.32 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Estimated road route
54.79 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
88.18 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montegut
Fri, Apr 10, 10:06 PM CDT
Return by in Kenner
Fri, Apr 10, 11:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenner
2026-04-10T20:42
Arrive Montegut
Fri, Apr 10, 10:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:42 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
Bayou Gauche
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Kenner
20.3 mi
00h 42m
To Montegut
34.5 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

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Origin
80°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E
Destination
78°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
40.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bayou Gauche
00h 42m from Kenner
Leave By
3:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kenner and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montegut.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Bayou Gauche is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Kenner and 34.5 miles from Montegut.

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

The direct path is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 3:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.31 one way or $14.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bayou Gauche

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

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

UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

37 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Schriever

39 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

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

Slidell

82 mi away
1827 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenner and Montegut. Straight-line distance: 40.59 mi (65.32 km).

Kenner

#1 Kenner

The most populous city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

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

#2 Montegut

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,540
Coordinates29.4743900, -90.5570300
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenner (-90.24174, 29.99409)
End: Montegut (-90.55703, 29.47439)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.32 L · about $7.31
Round trip
$14.62
3.86 gal · 14.64 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.31 $14.62
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.22 $16.44
Premium $4.63 $8.93 $17.85
Diesel $5.42 $10.45 $20.90

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenner and Montegut. The current time is 20:42:03.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.