How far is Meraux, LA from Kenner, LA?
The driving distance from Meraux, LA to Kenner, LA is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20 miles (32.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Louisiana and the center of the New Orleans metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meraux and Kenner.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meraux and Kenner.
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Start on East Judge Perez Drive
124 m · 16 sec · East Judge Perez Drive
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Continue on East Judge Perez Drive
6.2 mi · 14 min · East Judge Perez Drive
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Continue on North Claiborne Avenue
2.8 mi · 6 min · North Claiborne Avenue
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Turn right onto Franklin Avenue
645 ft · 18 sec · Franklin Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Franklin Avenue
2743 ft · 1 min · Franklin Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Franklin Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Franklin Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left
1706 ft · 43 sec
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Continue straight
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight right
6.5 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 49: Williams Boulevard, 32nd Street
3087 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on LA 49 South: Williams Boulevard, 32nd Street
1002 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on LA 49 South: Williams Boulevard
1226 ft · 47 sec
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Turn straight onto Williams Boulevard
1.1 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 Meraux and Kenner.
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.
Franklin Avenue
Merge slight right
6.48 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Meraux and Mostly Sunny near Kenner.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meraux to Kenner?
The road trip is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
New Orleans is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Meraux and 11.7 miles from Kenner.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20 miles (32.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.11 one way or $6.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Meraux and Mostly Sunny near Kenner.
Stop Ideas Near New Orleans
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Orleans.
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Slidell
Hammond
Picayune
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meraux and Kenner. Straight-line distance: 19.98 mi (32.15 km).
#1 Meraux
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 5,816 |
| Coordinates | 29.9301700, -89.9162300 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.11 | $6.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $3.79 | $7.59 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
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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