How far is Kenner, LA from Terrytown, LA?

The driving distance from Kenner, LA to Terrytown, LA is about 17.4 miles (28 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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
17.4 mi
00h 23m
Flight
13.8 mi
22.21 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.8 mi
Kilometers
22.21 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.4 mi
Kilometers
28.01 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terrytown
Sun, May 3, 12:20 PM CDT
Return by in Kenner
Sun, May 3, 12:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenner
2026-05-03T11:57
Arrive Terrytown
Sun, May 3, 12:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:44 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
Metairie
LA

The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana.

From Kenner
8.8 mi
00h 11m
To Terrytown
8.6 mi
00h 11m

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
59°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Pontchartrain Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Pontchartrain Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Crescent City Connection

    1.1 km · 1 min · Crescent City Connection

  9. 9

    Continue on Westbank Expressway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Westbank Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Terry Parkway, Frontage Road

    965 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Terry Parkway

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Terry Parkway

    997 ft · 28 sec · Terry Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Terry Parkway

    2961 ft · 1 min · Terry Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Heritage Avenue

    1043 ft · 41 sec · Heritage Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Cedarwood Avenue

    128 m · 14 sec · Cedarwood Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedarwood Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
92 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
7.06 mi · 41%
Pontchartrain Expressway
5.91 mi · 34%
Terry Parkway
1.59 mi · 9%
Williams Boulevard
1.21 mi · 7%
Westbank Expressway
0.9 mi · 5%
Crescent City Connection
0.68 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

6.71 mi · 00h 08m

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
13.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metairie
00h 11m from Kenner
Leave By
7:44 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Kenner and Mostly Clear near Terrytown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 17.4 miles (28 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Metairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Kenner and 8.6 miles from Terrytown.

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

The direct path is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.31 one way or $4.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Metairie

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

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

UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

8 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Slidell

48 mi away
1827 Front Street
RAIL

Hammond

66 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Schriever

69 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenner and Terrytown. Straight-line distance: 13.8 mi (22.21 km).

Kenner

#1 Kenner

The most populous city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

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

#2 Terrytown

Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Population23,319
Coordinates29.9102100, -90.0325700
Altitude-1
CountryUnited States
Start: 21st Street (-90.241742, 29.994069)
End: Cedarwood Avenue (-90.032606, 29.910156)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.61 gal
2.32 L · about $2.31
Round trip
$4.62
1.22 gal · 4.64 L
Estimated CO2
5.4 kg one way
Round trip: 10.8 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.31 $4.62
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.60 $5.20
Premium $4.63 $2.82 $5.64
Diesel $5.42 $3.30 $6.61

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 Terrytown. The current time is 11:57:44.

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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.