How far is Mamou, LA from Kenner, LA?
The driving distance from Mamou, LA to Kenner, LA is about 151.9 miles (244.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mamou and Kenner.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mamou and Kenner.
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Start on the route
7 m · 3 sec
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Turn right
14 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
18 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto 6th Street
2595 ft · 54 sec · 6th Street
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Turn slight right
38 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right
2159 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
6.4 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on State Route 13
2.4 mi · 4 min · State Route 13
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Continue on North C C Duson Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North C C Duson Street
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Turn left onto East Laurel Avenue
14.7 mi · 17 min · East Laurel Avenue
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Continue on West Landry Street
4.4 mi · 5 min · West Landry Street
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Turn slight right onto West Vine Street
51.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · West Vine Street
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Keep slight right
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto I 10 East: Baton Rouge
1512 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
71.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 49: Williams Boulevard, New Orleans International Airport
1246 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on LA 49 South: New Orleans International Airport, Williams Boulevard South
53 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Williams Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Williams Boulevard
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Turn right onto 21st Street
12 m · 2 sec · 21st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 21st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mamou and Kenner.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
71.4 mi · 01h 21m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Mamou and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kenner.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mamou to Kenner?
The road trip is about 151.9 miles (244.5 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?
Port Allen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.9 miles from Mamou and 73.1 miles from Kenner.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 1:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.30 one way or $40.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Mamou and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kenner.
Stop Ideas Near Port Allen
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 Port Allen.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Hammond
New Iberia
Lafayette
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mamou and Kenner. Straight-line distance: 137.19 mi (220.79 km).
#1 Mamou
Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 3,077 |
| Coordinates | 30.6338100, -92.4193000 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kenner
The most populous city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
| Population | 66,288 |
| Coordinates | 29.9940900, -90.2417400 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: 21st Street (-90.241742, 29.994069)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 244 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $20.30 | $40.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $22.83 | $45.66 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $24.79 | $49.58 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $29.02 | $58.05 |
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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