How far is Kenner, LA from Simmesport, LA?
The driving distance from Kenner, LA to Simmesport, LA is about 133.5 miles (214.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.3 miles (185.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m 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 02h 50m.
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 capital of Louisiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kenner and Simmesport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenner and Simmesport.
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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 left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell
1842 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell
97 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway
3.6 mi · 5 min · North Lobdell Highway
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Merge slight left onto State Route 1
11.3 mi · 14 min · State Route 1
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Turn right onto Wye Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · Wye Road
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Continue on False River Road
8.3 mi · 12 min · False River Road
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Turn left onto Hospital Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Hospital Road
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Turn left
30.2 mi · 43 min
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Turn right onto North Martin Luther King
85 m · 11 sec · North Martin Luther King
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Turn right onto Riverside Drive
2673 ft · 2 min · Riverside Drive
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Turn left onto Fisherman Drive
698 ft · 31 sec · Fisherman Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fisherman Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kenner and Simmesport.
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
67.4 mi · 01h 16m
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 Sunny near Simmesport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kenner to Simmesport?
The road trip is about 133.5 miles (214.9 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?
Baton Rouge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.7 miles from Kenner and 66.8 miles from Simmesport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.3 miles (185.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.84 one way or $35.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kenner and Sunny near Simmesport.
Stop Ideas Near Baton Rouge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Plaza
Baker Utility Office
Baker Municipal Center Auditorium
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Baton Rouge.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Hammond
New Iberia
Lafayette
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kenner and Simmesport. Straight-line distance: 115.25 mi (185.47 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 Simmesport
Town in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 2,032 |
| Coordinates | 30.9835200, -91.8001200 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Simmesport (-91.80012, 30.98352)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 215 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $17.84 | $35.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $20.06 | $40.12 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $21.78 | $43.57 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $25.50 | $51.01 |
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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