How far is Kenner, LA from Slidell, LA?

The driving distance from Kenner, LA to Slidell, LA is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.82 mi
00h 43m
Flight
33.68 mi
54.21 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.68 mi
Kilometers
54.21 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.82 mi
Kilometers
67.3 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Slidell
Sun, May 3, 12:38 PM CDT
Return by in Kenner
Sun, May 3, 1:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenner
2026-05-03T11:54
Arrive Slidell
Sun, May 3, 12:38 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kenner
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Arabi
LA

Town in Crisp County, Georgia, United States

From Kenner
20.5 mi
00h 21m
To Slidell
21.3 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
49°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Williams Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: New Orleans

    1884 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Slidell

    5 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    24.9 mi · 28 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 433: Old Spanish Trail

    1064 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Old Spanish Trail

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Old Spanish Trail

  10. 10

    Turn sharp right onto Sergeant Alfred Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Sergeant Alfred Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on 3rd Street

    837 ft · 22 sec · 3rd Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Bouscaren Street

    67 m · 10 sec · Bouscaren Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bouscaren Street

Car Route Details

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

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
37 mi · 88%
Old Spanish Trail
1.7 mi · 4%
Williams Boulevard
1.21 mi · 3%
Sergeant Alfred Drive
0.71 mi · 2%
LA 433
0.2 mi
3rd Street
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

24.9 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
33.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arabi
00h 21m from Kenner
Leave By
7:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Kenner and Clear near Slidell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Arabi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.5 miles from Kenner and 21.3 miles from Slidell.

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

The direct path is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.60 one way or $11.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Kenner and Clear near Slidell.

Stop Ideas Near Arabi

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Arabi, 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 Arabi.

UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

7 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Slidell

42 mi away
1827 Front Street
RAIL

Picayune

71 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street
RAIL

Hammond

76 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenner and Slidell. Straight-line distance: 33.68 mi (54.21 km).

Kenner

#1 Kenner

The most populous city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

Population66,288
Coordinates29.9940900, -90.2417400
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Slidell

#2 Slidell

City in Louisiana

Population27,541
Coordinates30.2751900, -89.7811700
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: 21st Street (-90.241742, 29.994069)
End: Bouscaren Street (-89.78117, 30.275199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.48 gal
5.59 L · about $5.60
Round trip
$11.21
2.96 gal · 11.18 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.60 $11.21
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.30 $12.61
Premium $4.63 $6.85 $13.69
Diesel $5.42 $8.01 $16.03

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenner and Slidell. The current time is 11:54:51.

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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.