How far is Port Sulphur, LA from Kenner, LA?
The driving distance from Port Sulphur, LA to Kenner, LA is about 61 miles (98.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Sulphur and Kenner.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Sulphur and Kenner.
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Start on the route
39.8 mi · 52 min
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Turn right onto Behrman Highway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Behrman Highway
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Turn straight onto Behrman Place
1908 ft · 36 sec · Behrman Place
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Keep slight left to continue on Behrman Place
1567 ft · 45 sec · Behrman Place
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At the end of the road, turn left onto General de Gaulle Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · General de Gaulle Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward US 90 Business East: New Orleans
2126 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westbank Expressway
1.5 km · 1 min · Westbank Expressway
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Continue on Crescent City Connection
1 km · 58 sec · Crescent City Connection
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Continue on Pontchartrain Expressway
12.2 mi · 15 min · Pontchartrain Expressway
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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 Port Sulphur and Kenner.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Start on the route
39.8 mi · 00h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Port Sulphur 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 Port Sulphur to Kenner?
The road trip is about 61 miles (98.2 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Jean Lafitte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Port Sulphur and 30.9 miles from Kenner.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 4:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.14 one way or $16.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Port Sulphur and Mostly Sunny near Kenner.
Stop Ideas Near Jean Lafitte
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 Jean Lafitte.
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Schriever
Slidell
Hammond
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Sulphur and Kenner. Straight-line distance: 48.37 mi (77.84 km).
#1 Port Sulphur
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,760 |
| Coordinates | 29.4804900, -89.6939500 |
| 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: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.14 | $16.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $9.16 | $18.31 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $9.94 | $19.89 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $11.64 | $23.28 |
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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