How far is Kenner, LA from Port Allen, LA?

The driving distance from Kenner, LA to Port Allen, LA is about 72 miles (115.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.9 miles (106.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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
72.03 mi
01h 24m
Flight
65.91 mi
106.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.91 mi
Kilometers
106.07 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.03 mi
Kilometers
115.92 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Allen
Wed, Jun 10, 11:48 AM CDT
Return by in Kenner
Wed, Jun 10, 1:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenner
2026-06-10T10:24
Arrive Port Allen
Wed, Jun 10, 11:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:42 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
Sorrento
LA

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

From Kenner
36 mi
00h 42m
To Port Allen
36 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
92°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kenner and Port Allen.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kenner and Port Allen.

  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 left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 1 North, LA 1 South: Port Allen, Plaquemine

    927 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on LA 1 North: Port Allen

    1327 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway 1 South

    563 ft · 13 sec · Highway 1 South

  10. 10

    Continue on Dr Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

    2104 ft · 44 sec · Dr Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Court Street

    18 m · 4 sec · Court Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Alexander Avenue

    13 m · 1 sec · South Alexander Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Alexander Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kenner and Port Allen.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
69.7 mi · 97%
Williams Boulevard
1.35 mi · 2%
LA 1 North
0.43 mi · 1%
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
0.4 mi · 1%
Highway 1 South
0.11 mi
Court Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
65.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sorrento
00h 42m from Kenner
Leave By
3:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kenner and Mostly Sunny near Port Allen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kenner to Port Allen?

The road trip is about 72 miles (115.9 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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 36 miles from Kenner and 36 miles from Port Allen.

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

The direct path is about 65.9 miles (106.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 3:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.62 one way or $19.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kenner and Mostly Sunny near Port Allen.

Stop Ideas Near Sorrento

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sorrento and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Vincent Clerks Office
Practical stop 13.4 mi away

Port Vincent Clerks Office

Denham Springs , LA
18235 LA-16, Denham Springs, LA 70726
Garbage collection service
City of Donaldsonville
Meeting point 13.1 mi away

City of Donaldsonville

Donaldsonville , LA
609 Railroad Ave, Donaldsonville, LA 70346
Rating 4.7/5 7 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sorrento.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

42 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Schriever

49 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

53 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

80 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenner and Port Allen. Straight-line distance: 65.91 mi (106.07 km).

Kenner

#1 Kenner

The most populous city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

Population66,288
Coordinates29.9940900, -90.2417400
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Port Allen

#2 Port Allen

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population4,720
Coordinates30.4521400, -91.2101100
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenner (-90.24174, 29.99409)
End: Port Allen (-91.21011, 30.45214)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.54 gal
9.62 L · about $9.62
Round trip
$19.24
5.08 gal · 19.24 L
Estimated CO2
22.6 kg one way
Round trip: 45.1 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.62 $19.24
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.82 $21.64
Premium $4.63 $11.75 $23.50
Diesel $5.42 $13.75 $27.51

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 · Jun 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenner and Port Allen. The current time is 10:24:41.

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.