How far is Kenner, LA from Sibley, LA?

The driving distance from Kenner, LA to Sibley, LA is about 315.5 miles (507.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 251.9 miles (405.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
315.51 mi
06h 05m
Flight
251.9 mi
405.4 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
251.9 mi
Kilometers
405.4 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
315.51 mi
Kilometers
507.77 km
Drive Time
06h 05m

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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 06h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sibley
Wed, May 13, 4:50 AM CDT
Return by in Kenner
Wed, May 13, 10:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenner
2026-05-12T22:45
Arrive Sibley
Wed, May 13, 4:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:05 PM to 1:35 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kenner
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Bunkie
LA

City in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Kenner
157.8 mi
03h 02m
To Sibley
157.7 mi
03h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kenner and Sibley.

  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

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell

    1842 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell

    97 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · North Lobdell Highway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto State Route 1

    49 mi · 1 hr 3 min · State Route 1

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria

    1494 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

    142.6 mi · 2 hr 24 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    2448 ft · 60 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    96 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight

    8.1 mi · 12 min

  16. 16

    Continue on HWY 84 EAST

    981 ft · 21 sec · HWY 84 EAST

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Ringgold Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Ringgold Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Ringgold Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Ringgold Avenue

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on HWY 371

    34.6 mi · 50 min · HWY 371

  20. 20

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
143 mi · 45%
I 10 West
71.7 mi · 23%
State Route 1
49 mi · 16%
HWY 371
34.6 mi · 11%
North Lobdell Highway
3.59 mi · 1%
Ringgold Avenue
2.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

143 mi · 02h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 05m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.6 mi
251.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bunkie
03h 02m from Kenner
Leave By
11:50 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Kenner and Sunny near Sibley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kenner to Sibley?

The road trip is about 315.5 miles (507.8 km) and usually takes 06h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bunkie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.8 miles from Kenner and 157.7 miles from Sibley.

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

The direct path is about 251.9 miles (405.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.6 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.15 one way or $84.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Kenner and Sunny near Sibley.

Stop Ideas Near Bunkie

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bunkie, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Lafayette

82 mi away
133 East Grant St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

111 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

New Iberia

111 mi away
West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenner and Sibley. Straight-line distance: 251.9 mi (405.4 km).

Kenner

#1 Kenner

The most populous city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

Population66,288
Coordinates29.9940900, -90.2417400
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
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#2 Sibley

City in Louisiana

Population1,155
Coordinates32.5393200, -93.2962800
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenner (-90.24174, 29.99409)
End: Sibley (-93.29628, 32.53932)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 508 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.13 gal
42.14 L · about $42.15
Round trip
$84.30
22.26 gal · 84.28 L
Estimated CO2
98.9 kg one way
Round trip: 197.8 kg / 436 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $42.15 $84.30
Mid-grade $4.26 $47.40 $94.81
Premium $4.63 $51.48 $102.95
Diesel $5.42 $60.27 $120.54

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenner and Sibley. The current time is 22:45:39.

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.