How far is Metairie Terrace, LA from Kenner, LA?

The driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Kenner, LA is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.8 miles (7.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m 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
5.22 mi
00h 13m
Flight
4.78 mi
7.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.78 mi
Kilometers
7.69 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.22 mi
Kilometers
8.4 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenner
Wed, Apr 22, 8:40 PM CDT
Return by in Metairie Terrace
Wed, Apr 22, 8:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Metairie Terrace
2026-04-22T20:27
Arrive Kenner
Wed, Apr 22, 8:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Metairie Terrace
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
River Ridge
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Metairie Terrace
2.7 mi
00h 06m
To Kenner
2.5 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 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 Metairie Terrace and Kenner.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Metairie Terrace and Kenner.

  1. 1

    Start on Mayflower Drive

    568 ft · 24 sec · Mayflower Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on Civic Street

    121 m · 19 sec · Civic Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Waltham Street

    539 ft · 23 sec · Waltham Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Metairie Avenue North

    4.7 mi · 11 min · West Metairie Avenue North

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Williams Boulevard

    1844 ft · 42 sec · Williams Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Williams Boulevard

    736 ft · 29 sec · Williams Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 21st Street

    12 m · 2 sec · 21st Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 21st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Metairie Terrace 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
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
153.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Metairie Avenue North
4.66 mi · 89%
Williams Boulevard
0.49 mi · 9%
Mayflower Drive
0.11 mi · 2%
Waltham Street
0.1 mi · 2%
Civic Street
0.08 mi · 1%
21st Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

West Metairie Avenue North

Turn left onto West Metairie Avenue North

4.66 mi · 00h 11m

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 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.4 mi
4.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
River Ridge
00h 06m from Metairie Terrace
Leave By
8:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Metairie Terrace 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 Metairie Terrace to Kenner?

The road trip is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?

River Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.7 miles from Metairie Terrace and 2.5 miles from Kenner.

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

The direct path is about 4.8 miles (7.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 8:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.68 one way or $1.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Metairie Terrace and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kenner.

Stop Ideas Near River Ridge

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

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

UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

13 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Slidell

55 mi away
1827 Front Street
RAIL

Schriever

62 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

66 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Metairie Terrace and Kenner. Straight-line distance: 4.78 mi (7.69 km).

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#1 Metairie Terrace

A census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

Population142,489
Coordinates29.9785400, -90.1639600
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Kenner

#2 Kenner

The most populous city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

Population66,288
Coordinates29.9940900, -90.2417400
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: Mayflower Drive (-90.164047, 29.97854)
End: 21st Street (-90.241742, 29.994069)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 8 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.18 gal
0.7 L · about $0.68
Round trip
$1.36
0.36 gal · 1.4 L
Estimated CO2
1.6 kg one way
Round trip: 3.2 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $0.68 $1.36
Mid-grade $4.26 $0.77 $1.53
Premium $4.63 $0.83 $1.67
Diesel $5.42 $0.97 $1.95

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 Metairie Terrace and Kenner. The current time is 20:27:30.

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.