How far is Montegut, LA from Kenner, LA?

The driving distance from Montegut, LA to Kenner, LA is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.5 mi
01h 07m
Flight
40.59 mi
65.32 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.59 mi
Kilometers
65.32 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.5 mi
Kilometers
94.14 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenner
Tue, May 26, 9:40 AM CDT
Return by in Montegut
Tue, May 26, 10:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montegut
2026-05-26T08:33
Arrive Kenner
Tue, May 26, 9:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montegut
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Raceland
LA

City in Greenup County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Montegut
29.6 mi
00h 33m
To Kenner
28.9 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Price Street

    18 m · 5 sec · Price Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Highway 55

    2810 ft · 2 min · State Highway 55

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Highway 58

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Highway 58

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Highway 56

    7.8 mi · 11 min · Highway 56

  5. 5

    Continue on East Main Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Prospect Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Prospect Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 3087

    3.1 mi · 4 min · State Highway 3087

  8. 8

    Turn right

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 90 East: New Orleans

    2947 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    22.1 mi · 28 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville, New Orleans

    847 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: New Orleans

    1.2 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 49: Williams Boulevard, New Orleans International Airport

    1246 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on LA 49 South: New Orleans International Airport, Williams Boulevard South

    53 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Williams Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Williams Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 21st Street

    12 m · 2 sec · 21st Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 21st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 90 East
22.7 mi · 39%
I 310 North
11.3 mi · 19%
Highway 56
7.77 mi · 13%
State Highway 3087
3.13 mi · 5%
I 10 East
3.06 mi · 5%
East Main Street
2.77 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 90 East

Merge slight left

22.1 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
40.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raceland
00h 33m from Montegut
Leave By
4:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Montegut and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Montegut to Kenner?

The road trip is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Raceland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.6 miles from Montegut and 28.9 miles from Kenner.

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

The direct path is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 4:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.80 one way or $15.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Montegut and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Kenner.

Stop Ideas Near Raceland

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

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

RAIL

Schriever

21 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

56 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Hammond

88 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

98 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montegut and Kenner. Straight-line distance: 40.59 mi (65.32 km).

Montegut

#1 Montegut

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,540
Coordinates29.4743900, -90.5570300
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Kenner

#2 Kenner

The most populous city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

Population66,288
Coordinates29.9940900, -90.2417400
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: Price Street (-90.557034, 29.474363)
End: 21st Street (-90.241742, 29.994069)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.06 gal
7.81 L · about $7.80
Round trip
$15.60
4.12 gal · 15.62 L
Estimated CO2
18.3 kg one way
Round trip: 36.6 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.80 $15.60
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.77 $17.55
Premium $4.63 $9.53 $19.06
Diesel $5.42 $11.15 $22.31

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Montegut and Kenner. The current time is 08:33:22.

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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.