How far is Kenner, LA from Poydras, LA?
The driving distance from Kenner, LA to Poydras, LA is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
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.
The most populous city in Louisiana and the center of the New Orleans metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kenner and Poydras.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenner and Poydras.
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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
1.1 mi · 2 min · Williams Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: New Orleans
1884 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Slidell
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Franklin Avenue
1254 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
41 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Franklin Avenue
1.5 mi · 4 min · Franklin Avenue
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Turn left onto Saint Claude Avenue
3.1 mi · 7 min · Saint Claude Avenue
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Continue on West Saint Bernard Highway
10 mi · 19 min · West Saint Bernard Highway
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Continue on Bayou Road
710 ft · 20 sec · Bayou Road
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Turn left onto Kingbird Boulevard
159 m · 23 sec · Kingbird Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kingbird Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kenner and Poydras.
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.
West Saint Bernard Highway
Continue on West Saint Bernard Highway
9.96 mi · 00h 19m
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 Poydras.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kenner to Poydras?
The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
New Orleans is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Kenner and 13.9 miles from Poydras.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 4:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.71 one way or $7.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kenner and Mostly Clear near Poydras.
Stop Ideas Near New Orleans
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 New Orleans.
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Slidell
Hammond
Picayune
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kenner and Poydras. Straight-line distance: 22.82 mi (36.72 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 Poydras
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 2,351 |
| Coordinates | 29.8693700, -89.8889500 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Poydras (-89.88895, 29.86937)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.17 | $8.35 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.53 | $9.07 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $5.31 | $10.61 |
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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