How far is Roseland, LA from Kenner, LA?

The driving distance from Roseland, LA to Kenner, LA is about 67.7 miles (109 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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
67.73 mi
01h 04m
Flight
55.64 mi
89.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.64 mi
Kilometers
89.54 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.73 mi
Kilometers
109 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenner
Tue, May 12, 6:13 PM CDT
Return by in Roseland
Tue, May 12, 7:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roseland
2026-05-12T17:08
Arrive Kenner
Tue, May 12, 6:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roseland
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
Ponchatoula
LA

City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Roseland
32.7 mi
00h 32m
To Kenner
35 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Commercial Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Commercial Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on Northwest Central Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Northwest Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Oak Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Oak Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1344 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway

    47 mi · 50 min · Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    12.8 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

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

    1246 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

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

    53 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Williams Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Williams Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 21st Street

    12 m · 2 sec · 21st Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 21st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roseland 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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
59.7 mi · 88%
Northwest Central Avenue
1.96 mi · 3%
West Oak Street
1.46 mi · 2%
Williams Boulevard
1.02 mi · 2%
Commercial Drive
0.7 mi · 1%
LA 49
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway

Merge slight left onto Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway

47 mi · 00h 50m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
55.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ponchatoula
00h 32m from Roseland
Leave By
4:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Roseland and Mostly Cloudy near Kenner.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Roseland to Kenner?

The road trip is about 67.7 miles (109 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Ponchatoula is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.7 miles from Roseland and 35 miles from Kenner.

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

The direct path is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.05 one way or $18.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Roseland and Mostly Cloudy near Kenner.

Stop Ideas Near Ponchatoula

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

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

RAIL

Hammond

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

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

65 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Slidell

66 mi away
1827 Front Street
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

70 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roseland and Kenner. Straight-line distance: 55.64 mi (89.54 km).

Roseland

#1 Roseland

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,279
Coordinates30.7649100, -90.5117600
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Kenner

#2 Kenner

The most populous city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

Population66,288
Coordinates29.9940900, -90.2417400
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: Commercial Drive (-90.511737, 30.76491)
End: 21st Street (-90.241742, 29.994069)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.39 gal
9.05 L · about $9.05
Round trip
$18.10
4.78 gal · 18.1 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.5 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.05 $18.10
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.18 $20.36
Premium $4.63 $11.05 $22.11
Diesel $5.42 $12.94 $25.88

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Roseland and Kenner. The current time is 17:08:53.

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.