How far is Old Jefferson, LA from Kenner, LA?

The driving distance from Old Jefferson, LA to Kenner, LA is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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
60.53 mi
01h 03m
Flight
53.52 mi
86.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.52 mi
Kilometers
86.14 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.53 mi
Kilometers
97.41 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenner
Mon, May 4, 11:11 PM CDT
Return by in Old Jefferson
Tue, May 5, 12:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Old Jefferson
2026-05-04T22:08
Arrive Kenner
Mon, May 4, 11:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Old Jefferson
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Gramercy
LA

Neighborhood in Manhattan, New York City

From Old Jefferson
30.2 mi
00h 31m
To Kenner
30.3 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
81°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Old Jefferson and Kenner.

  1. 1

    Start on Associate Drive

    13 m · 7 sec · Associate Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Chairman Avenue

    103 m · 17 sec · Chairman Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto President Drive

    120 m · 23 sec · President Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Barringer Road

    2383 ft · 2 min · Barringer Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Barringer Foreman Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Barringer Foreman Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Old Perkins Road East

    1580 ft · 35 sec · Old Perkins Road East

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Highland Road

    2357 ft · 50 sec · Highland Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I 10 East: New Orleans

    1189 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    56 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  10. 10

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

    1246 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

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

    53 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Williams Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Williams Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 21st Street

    12 m · 2 sec · 21st Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 21st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Old Jefferson 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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
56.2 mi · 93%
Barringer Foreman Road
1.62 mi · 3%
Williams Boulevard
1.02 mi · 2%
Barringer Road
0.45 mi · 1%
Highland Road
0.45 mi · 1%
Old Perkins Road East
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

56 mi · 01h 03m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
53.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gramercy
00h 31m from Old Jefferson
Leave By
4:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Old Jefferson and Sunny near Kenner.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Old Jefferson to Kenner?

The road trip is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Gramercy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.2 miles from Old Jefferson and 30.3 miles from Kenner.

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

The direct path is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.10 one way or $16.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Old Jefferson and Sunny near Kenner.

Stop Ideas Near Gramercy

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

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

RAIL

Schriever

35 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

56 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

60 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

65 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Old Jefferson and Kenner. Straight-line distance: 53.52 mi (86.14 km).

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#1 Old Jefferson

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population6,980
Coordinates30.3826900, -91.0170500
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Kenner

#2 Kenner

The most populous city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

Population66,288
Coordinates29.9940900, -90.2417400
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: Associate Drive (-91.01703, 30.382666)
End: 21st Street (-90.241742, 29.994069)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.14 gal
8.09 L · about $8.10
Round trip
$16.21
4.28 gal · 16.18 L
Estimated CO2
19 kg one way
Round trip: 38 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.10 $16.21
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.11 $18.23
Premium $4.63 $9.90 $19.80
Diesel $5.42 $11.59 $23.18

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Old Jefferson and Kenner. The current time is 22:08:03.

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.