How far is Kenner, LA from Westlake, LA?

The driving distance from Kenner, LA to Westlake, LA is about 201 miles (323.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 180.6 miles (290.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
201.03 mi
03h 49m
Flight
180.64 mi
290.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
180.64 mi
Kilometers
290.71 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.03 mi
Kilometers
323.53 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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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 03h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westlake
Sun, May 31, 8:01 AM CDT
Return by in Kenner
Sun, May 31, 11:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenner
2026-05-31T04:12
Arrive Westlake
Sun, May 31, 8:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kenner
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Henderson
LA

Town in the U.

From Kenner
100.4 mi
01h 54m
To Westlake
100.7 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
90°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    128.7 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 90 West

    1377 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    2156 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight left

    2489 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Creole Nature Trail All-American Road

    1.2 km · 56 sec · Creole Nature Trail All-American Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 378: Westlake

    1029 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto I- 10 Service Road

    1356 ft · 27 sec · I- 10 Service Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Perkins Street

    159 m · 11 sec · Perkins Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Isle of Capri Boulevard

    1756 ft · 40 sec · Isle of Capri Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Miller Avenue

    1965 ft · 54 sec · Miller Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Miller Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
197 mi · 98%
Williams Boulevard
1.35 mi · 1%
Creole Nature Trail All-American Road
0.74 mi
US 90 West
0.67 mi
Miller Avenue
0.37 mi
Isle of Capri Boulevard
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Keep slight left

129 mi · 02h 23m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.4 mi
180.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henderson
01h 54m from Kenner
Leave By
9:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kenner and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Westlake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 201 miles (323.5 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?

Henderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.4 miles from Kenner and 100.7 miles from Westlake.

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

The direct path is about 180.6 miles (290.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 9:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.85 one way or $53.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kenner and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Westlake.

Stop Ideas Near Henderson

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Henderson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.4 mi away

Parks City Hall

Parks , LA
1010 Martin St, Parks, LA 70582
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Henderson Mayor Office
Meeting point 7.5 mi away

Henderson Mayor Office

Henderson , LA
1007 Amy St, Henderson, LA 70517
Rating 2.3/5 3 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 7.4 mi away

Henderson Hall

Henderson , LA
1015 Amy St, Henderson, LA 70517
Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Lafayette

24 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

34 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

61 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Schriever

113 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenner and Westlake. Straight-line distance: 180.64 mi (290.71 km).

Kenner

#1 Kenner

The most populous city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

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

#2 Westlake

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

Population4,873
Coordinates30.2421500, -93.2507100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenner (-90.24174, 29.99409)
End: Westlake (-93.25071, 30.24215)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 324 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.09 gal
26.85 L · about $26.85
Round trip
$53.70
14.18 gal · 53.7 L
Estimated CO2
63 kg one way
Round trip: 126 kg / 278 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.85 $53.70
Mid-grade $4.26 $30.20 $60.39
Premium $4.63 $32.79 $65.58
Diesel $5.42 $38.39 $76.78

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenner and Westlake. The current time is 04:12:20.

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.