How far is Marrero, LA from Kenner, LA?

The driving distance from Marrero, LA to Kenner, LA is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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
13.2 mi
00h 23m
Flight
10.7 mi
17.22 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.7 mi
Kilometers
17.22 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.2 mi
Kilometers
21.24 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 Kenner
Wed, Apr 22, 10:54 PM CDT
Return by in Marrero
Wed, Apr 22, 11:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marrero
2026-04-22T22:30
Arrive Kenner
Wed, Apr 22, 10:54 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
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Marrero
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Elmwood
LA

City in Peoria County, Illinois, United States

From Marrero
7.3 mi
00h 11m
To Kenner
5.8 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Barataria Boulevard

    105 m · 13 sec · Barataria Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on Barataria Boulevard

    1975 ft · 58 sec · Barataria Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Westbank Expressway

    40 m · 3 sec · Westbank Expressway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 90 Business West

    1280 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Westbank Expressway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Westbank Expressway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Nine Mile Point Road

    2385 ft · 1 min · Nine Mile Point Road

  7. 7

    Continue on West Nine Mile Point Road

    978 ft · 27 sec · West Nine Mile Point Road

  8. 8

    Turn right

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue on LA 3139: Harahan, New Orleans

    1121 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on LA 3139 North: Harahan

    1123 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    1083 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Earhart Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Earhart Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Earhart Expressway

    69 m · 8 sec · Earhart Expressway

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Dickory Avenue

    2604 ft · 56 sec · Dickory Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Hickory Avenue

    795 ft · 19 sec · Hickory Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on David Drive

    2845 ft · 1 min · David Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Metairie Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · West Metairie Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Williams Boulevard

    1844 ft · 42 sec · Williams Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on Williams Boulevard

    736 ft · 29 sec · Williams Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 21st Street

    12 m · 4 sec · 21st Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 21st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
166.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westbank Expressway
4.2 mi · 32%
West Metairie Avenue
1.75 mi · 13%
Earhart Expressway
1.42 mi · 11%
West Nine Mile Point Road
1.29 mi · 10%
David Drive
0.54 mi · 4%
Dickory Avenue
0.49 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Westbank Expressway

Merge slight left onto Westbank Expressway

4.17 mi · 00h 05m

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 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
10.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elmwood
00h 11m from Marrero
Leave By
7:42 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Marrero and Slight Chance Rain Showers then 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 Marrero to Kenner?

The road trip is about 13.2 miles (21.2 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?

Elmwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Marrero and 5.8 miles from Kenner.

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

The direct path is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.74 one way or $3.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Marrero and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kenner.

Stop Ideas Near Elmwood

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

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

UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

11 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Slidell

53 mi away
1827 Front Street
RAIL

Schriever

64 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

67 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marrero and Kenner. Straight-line distance: 10.7 mi (17.22 km).

Marrero

#1 Marrero

CDP in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

Population33,141
Coordinates29.8993700, -90.1003500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Kenner

#2 Kenner

The most populous city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

Population66,288
Coordinates29.9940900, -90.2417400
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: Barataria Boulevard (-90.100445, 29.899359)
End: 21st Street (-90.241742, 29.994069)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.46 gal
1.76 L · about $1.74
Round trip
$3.48
0.92 gal · 3.52 L
Estimated CO2
4.1 kg one way
Round trip: 8.2 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $1.74 $3.48
Mid-grade $4.26 $1.96 $3.92
Premium $4.63 $2.13 $4.26
Diesel $5.42 $2.49 $4.98

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Marrero and Kenner. The current time is 22:30:21.

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.