How far is Kenner, LA from Monticello, LA?
The driving distance from Kenner, LA to Monticello, LA is about 261.9 miles (421.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 192.3 miles (309.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 16m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in and the parish seat of Tensas Parish in northeastern Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kenner and Monticello.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenner and Monticello.
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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
12.9 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Hammond
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
156 mi · 2 hr 47 min
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Keep slight right
967 ft · 14 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City
928 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City
1221 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
38.8 mi · 43 min
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Merge slight right
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right
32.7 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 577: Waverly
1226 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right
89 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto State Route 577
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Route 577
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Turn left
97 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto State Route 577
10.7 mi · 26 min · State Route 577
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 577
1.6 mi · 4 min · State Route 577
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Keep slight left to continue on State Route 577
2902 ft · 1 min · State Route 577
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Turn right onto State Route 877
73 m · 7 sec · State Route 877
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Route 877
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kenner and Monticello.
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 55 North
Continue straight
156 mi · 02h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kenner and Mostly Sunny near Monticello.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kenner to Monticello?
The road trip is about 261.9 miles (421.5 km) and usually takes 05h 08m 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?
Saint Joseph is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.1 miles from Kenner and 130.8 miles from Monticello.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 192.3 miles (309.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.99 one way or $69.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kenner and Mostly Sunny near Monticello.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Joseph
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 Saint Joseph.
Vicksburg, MS
Hazlehurst station
Brookhaven
McComb
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kenner and Monticello. Straight-line distance: 192.25 mi (309.39 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 Monticello
Monticello is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.5965300, -91.3940000 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monticello (-91.394, 32.59653)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 422 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 16m |
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 | $34.99 | $69.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $39.35 | $78.71 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $42.74 | $85.47 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $50.03 | $100.07 |
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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