How far is Kenner, LA from Rayville, LA?
The driving distance from Kenner, LA to Rayville, LA is about 235.6 miles (379.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 193.4 miles (311.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 13m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 36m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kenner and Rayville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenner and Rayville.
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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 right to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
6.2 mi · 8 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
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Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 61 North: Natchez
1227 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on Scenic Highway
3.8 mi · 6 min · Scenic Highway
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Continue on Samuels Road
75.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Samuels Road
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Turn left
566 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on John R Junkin Drive
2.4 mi · 3 min · John R Junkin Drive
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Continue on Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
10.6 mi · 12 min · Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
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Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
63.3 mi · 1 hr 13 min · E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Louisa Street
38 m · 2 sec · South Louisa Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Louisa Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Louisa Street
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Turn right onto Harrison Street
820 ft · 14 sec · Harrison Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Harrison Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kenner and Rayville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Samuels Road
Continue on Samuels Road
75.7 mi · 01h 29m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Kenner and Mostly Sunny near Rayville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kenner to Rayville?
The road trip is about 235.6 miles (379.1 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?
Norwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.9 miles from Kenner and 117.7 miles from Rayville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 193.4 miles (311.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.2 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 7:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.47 one way or $62.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Kenner and Mostly Sunny near Rayville.
Stop Ideas Near Norwood
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 Norwood.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kenner and Rayville. Straight-line distance: 193.46 mi (311.34 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 Rayville
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 3,436 |
| Coordinates | 32.4773600, -91.7548500 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rayville (-91.75485, 32.47736)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 379 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $31.47 | $62.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $35.39 | $70.78 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $38.43 | $76.87 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $45.00 | $90.00 |
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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