How far is Kenner, LA from Plaquemine, LA?
The driving distance from Kenner, LA to Plaquemine, LA is about 75.6 miles (121.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.8 miles (101 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kenner and Plaquemine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenner and Plaquemine.
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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
40 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 22: Sorrento, Donaldsonville
1749 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left
2728 ft · 56 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Crawford Leblanc Boulevard
63 m · 12 sec · Crawford Leblanc Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Crawford Leblanc Boulevard
4.2 mi · 5 min · Crawford Leblanc Boulevard
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Turn straight
5.2 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on LA 3009: Donaldsonville
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Continue on West 10th Street
1.6 km · 1 min · West 10th Street
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Continue on Highway 1 North
18.5 mi · 22 min · Highway 1 North
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Continue on Church Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Church Street
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Turn left onto Plaquemine Street
135 m · 20 sec · Plaquemine Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Plaquemine Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kenner and Plaquemine.
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
40 mi · 00h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kenner and Mostly Clear near Plaquemine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kenner to Plaquemine?
The road trip is about 75.6 miles (121.6 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
Sorrento is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.8 miles from Kenner and 37.8 miles from Plaquemine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.8 miles (101 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.11 one way or $20.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kenner and Mostly Clear near Plaquemine.
Stop Ideas Near Sorrento
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Port Vincent Clerks Office
City of Donaldsonville
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sorrento.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Schriever
Hammond
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kenner and Plaquemine. Straight-line distance: 62.77 mi (101.02 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 Plaquemine
City in Louisiana
| Population | 6,384 |
| Coordinates | 30.2900500, -91.2349700 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plaquemine (-91.23497, 30.29005)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 122 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $10.11 | $20.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $11.37 | $22.74 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $12.35 | $24.70 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $14.46 | $28.92 |
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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