How far is Simmesport, LA from Kenner, LA?
The driving distance from Simmesport, LA to Kenner, LA is about 133.2 miles (214.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.3 miles (185.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.
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.
The capital of Louisiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Simmesport and Kenner.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Simmesport and Kenner.
-
1
Start on Fisherman Drive
698 ft · 37 sec · Fisherman Drive
-
2
Turn right onto Riverside Drive
2673 ft · 2 min · Riverside Drive
-
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Martin Luther King
85 m · 8 sec · North Martin Luther King
-
4
Turn left
30.2 mi · 43 min
-
5
Turn right onto Hospital Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Hospital Road
-
6
At the end of the road, turn right onto False River Road
8.3 mi · 12 min · False River Road
-
7
Continue on Wye Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · Wye Road
-
8
At the end of the road, turn left onto Airline Highway
11.4 mi · 14 min · Airline Highway
-
9
Keep slight right
3.6 mi · 5 min
-
10
Turn left onto I 10 East: Baton Rouge
1512 ft · 37 sec
-
11
Merge slight left
71.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min
-
12
Take the exit slight right toward LA 49: Williams Boulevard, New Orleans International Airport
1246 ft · 24 sec
-
13
Keep slight right to continue on LA 49 South: New Orleans International Airport, Williams Boulevard South
53 m · 4 sec
-
14
Turn right onto Williams Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Williams Boulevard
-
15
Turn right onto 21st Street
12 m · 2 sec · 21st Street
-
16
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 21st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Simmesport and Kenner.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
71.4 mi · 01h 21m
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.
Sunny leaving Simmesport 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 Simmesport to Kenner?
The road trip is about 133.2 miles (214.4 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?
Baton Rouge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.5 miles from Simmesport and 66.7 miles from Kenner.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.3 miles (185.5 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 1:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.80 one way or $35.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Simmesport and Mostly Sunny near Kenner.
Stop Ideas Near Baton Rouge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Plaza
Baker Utility Office
Baker Municipal Center Auditorium
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Baton Rouge.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Hammond
New Iberia
Lafayette
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Simmesport and Kenner. Straight-line distance: 115.25 mi (185.47 km).
#1 Simmesport
Town in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 2,032 |
| Coordinates | 30.9835200, -91.8001200 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| 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: 214 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $17.80 | $35.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $20.02 | $40.03 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $21.74 | $43.48 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $25.45 | $50.90 |
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 13, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.