How far is Orleans Parish, LA from Kenner, LA?
The driving distance from Orleans Parish, LA to Kenner, LA is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
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.
Sunny
Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orleans Parish and Kenner.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orleans Parish and Kenner.
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Start on the route
1452 ft · 18 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Michoud Boulevard
2028 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left
92 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
2286 ft · 1 min
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Take the ramp left toward I 10 West: New Orleans
2407 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
9.8 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 610 West: New Orleans International Airport, Baton Rouge
4.5 mi · 6 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 Orleans Parish 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.
I 10 West
Merge slight left
9.82 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Sunny leaving Orleans Parish and Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog near Kenner.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orleans Parish to Kenner?
The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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 12.2 miles from Orleans Parish and 12.2 miles from Kenner.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.38 one way or $6.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Orleans Parish and Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog 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 Orleans Parish and Kenner. Straight-line distance: 19.46 mi (31.31 km).
#1 Orleans Parish
New Orleans consolidated city-parish in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 389,476 |
| Coordinates | 30.0686400, -89.9281300 |
| Altitude | -1 |
| 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: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.93 | $3.38 | $6.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.39 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.12 | $8.25 |
| Diesel | $5.80 | $4.99 | $9.98 |
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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