How far is Kenner, LA from North Vacherie, LA?

The driving distance from Kenner, LA to North Vacherie, LA is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.19 mi
00h 54m
Flight
27.76 mi
44.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.76 mi
Kilometers
44.68 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.19 mi
Kilometers
56.63 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Vacherie
Thu, Apr 23, 5:36 AM CDT
Return by in Kenner
Thu, Apr 23, 6:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenner
2026-04-23T04:42
Arrive North Vacherie
Thu, Apr 23, 5:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:42 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
Montz
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Kenner
17.6 mi
00h 27m
To North Vacherie
17.6 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kenner and North Vacherie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kenner and North Vacherie.

  1. 1

    Start on 21st Street

    12 m · 6 sec · 21st Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Williams Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Williams Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Airline Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Airline Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on East Airline Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Airline Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Airline Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Airline Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 310: Boutte, Baton Rouge

    1624 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 310 South: Boutte

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville

    1.3 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on 3127

    20.5 mi · 27 min · 3127

  11. 11

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    1467 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kenner and North Vacherie.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
3127
20.5 mi · 58%
I 310 South
7.18 mi · 20%
Airline Highway
1.56 mi · 4%
Airline Drive
1.5 mi · 4%
Williams Boulevard
0.99 mi · 3%
East Airline Highway
0.88 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

3127

Continue on 3127

20.5 mi · 00h 27m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
27.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montz
00h 27m from Kenner
Leave By
4:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kenner to North Vacherie?

The road trip is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Montz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Kenner and 17.6 miles from North Vacherie.

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

The direct path is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.70 one way or $9.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Montz

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

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

UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

38 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Schriever

44 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

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

Slidell

73 mi away
1827 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenner and North Vacherie. Straight-line distance: 27.76 mi (44.68 km).

Kenner

#1 Kenner

The most populous city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

Population66,288
Coordinates29.9940900, -90.2417400
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
North Vacherie

#2 North Vacherie

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population2,346
Coordinates29.9968700, -90.7056500
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenner (-90.24174, 29.99409)
End: North Vacherie (-90.70565, 29.99687)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.7 L · about $4.70
Round trip
$9.39
2.48 gal · 9.4 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.70 $9.39
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.28 $10.56
Premium $4.63 $5.74 $11.47
Diesel $5.42 $6.71 $13.43

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenner and North Vacherie. The current time is 04:42:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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