How far is Kenner, LA from Pineville, LA?
The driving distance from Kenner, LA to Pineville, LA is about 193.2 miles (311 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.4 miles (256.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m 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 03h 43m.
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 Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kenner and Pineville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenner and Pineville.
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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
49 mi · 1 hr 3 min · State Route 1
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
1494 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
64.6 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 167 North, LA 28 East, LA 1: Pineville Expressway, Casson Street
1212 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 167 North, LA 28 East: Pineville Expressway
1.5 km · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 1250: Downtown Pineville
982 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on Expressway Drive
2171 ft · 53 sec · Expressway Drive
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Turn slight left onto East Shamrock Avenue
80 m · 5 sec · East Shamrock Avenue
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Continue on East Shamrock Street
1944 ft · 43 sec · East Shamrock Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
9 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kenner and Pineville.
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 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 Clear near Pineville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kenner to Pineville?
The road trip is about 193.2 miles (311 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?
Livonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.6 miles from Kenner and 96.6 miles from Pineville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.4 miles (256.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 9:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.83 one way or $51.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kenner and Mostly Clear near Pineville.
Stop Ideas Near Livonia
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 Livonia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kenner and Pineville. Straight-line distance: 159.38 mi (256.5 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 Pineville
Suburb city of Alexandria, located in Rapides Parish, Louisiana
| Population | 14,111 |
| Coordinates | 31.3224000, -92.4343000 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pineville (-92.4343, 31.3224)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 311 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 24m |
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 | $25.83 | $51.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $29.05 | $58.09 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $31.54 | $63.09 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $36.93 | $73.86 |
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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