How far is Kenner, LA from Morehouse Parish, LA?

The driving distance from Kenner, LA to Morehouse Parish, LA is about 260.7 miles (419.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 215.9 miles (347.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 38m 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
260.73 mi
05h 19m
Flight
215.85 mi
347.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
215.85 mi
Kilometers
347.37 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
260.73 mi
Kilometers
419.61 km
Drive Time
05h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morehouse Parish
Thu, Oct 15, 4:50 PM CDT
Return by in Kenner
Thu, Oct 15, 10:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenner
2026-10-15T11:31
Arrive Morehouse Parish
Thu, Oct 15, 4:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:19 AM to 1:19 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:22 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
Norwood
LA

Village in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Kenner
130.5 mi
02h 39m
To Morehouse Parish
130.2 mi
02h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
93°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kenner and Morehouse Parish.

  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 right to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 61 North: Natchez

    1227 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Scenic Highway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Scenic Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Samuels Road

    75.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Samuels Road

  11. 11

    Turn left

    566 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on John R Junkin Drive

    2.4 mi · 3 min · John R Junkin Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Natchez-Vidalia Bridge

    10.6 mi · 12 min · Natchez-Vidalia Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

    63.3 mi · 1 hr 13 min · E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Louisa Street

    38 m · 2 sec · South Louisa Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto South Louisa Street

    13.1 mi · 20 min · South Louisa Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Oak Ridge Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Oak Ridge Road

  18. 18

    Continue on North Oak Street

    2309 ft · 39 sec · North Oak Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Oak Ridge Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Oak Ridge Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North 14th

    2738 ft · 46 sec · North 14th

  21. 21

    Continue on Wilmot Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Wilmot Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Lloyd Barham Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · Lloyd Barham Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Jeannie Road

    1.5 mi · 6 min · Jeannie Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jeannie Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Samuels Road
75.7 mi · 29%
I 10 West
67.8 mi · 26%
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
63.3 mi · 24%
South Louisa Street
13.2 mi · 5%
Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
10.6 mi · 4%
Oak Ridge Road
9.15 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Samuels Road

Continue on Samuels Road

75.7 mi · 01h 29m

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
05h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.8 mi
215.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norwood
02h 39m from Kenner
Leave By
6:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kenner and Sunny near Morehouse Parish.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kenner to Morehouse Parish?

The road trip is about 260.7 miles (419.6 km) and usually takes 05h 19m 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?

Norwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.5 miles from Kenner and 130.2 miles from Morehouse Parish.

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

The direct path is about 215.9 miles (347.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.8 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 6:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.99 one way or $71.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kenner and Sunny near Morehouse Parish.

Stop Ideas Near Norwood

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

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

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

58 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

McComb

69 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Hammond

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

Brookhaven

93 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenner and Morehouse Parish. Straight-line distance: 215.85 mi (347.37 km).

Kenner

#1 Kenner

The most populous city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

Population66,288
Coordinates29.9940900, -90.2417400
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Morehouse Parish

#2 Morehouse Parish

Parish in Louisiana, United States

Population24,227
Coordinates32.8202200, -91.8018000
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenner (-90.24174, 29.99409)
End: Morehouse Parish (-91.8018, 32.82022)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 420 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.2 gal
34.83 L · about $35.99
Round trip
$71.98
18.4 gal · 69.66 L
Estimated CO2
81.8 kg one way
Round trip: 163.5 kg / 360 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $35.99 $71.98
Mid-grade $4.38 $40.26 $80.52
Premium $4.78 $43.99 $87.97
Diesel $5.82 $53.57 $107.14

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenner and Morehouse Parish. The current time is 11:31:02.

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.