How far is Vinton, LA from Kenner, LA?
The driving distance from Vinton, LA to Kenner, LA is about 216.8 miles (348.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 200.1 miles (322 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vinton and Kenner.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vinton and Kenner.
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Start on Horridge Street
12 m · 4 sec · Horridge Street
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Turn right onto Center Street
1 km · 1 min · Center Street
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Continue on Gum Cove Road
2280 ft · 45 sec · Gum Cove Road
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Continue on State Route 108
1432 ft · 26 sec · State Route 108
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Take the ramp left
1172 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Creole Nature Trail All-American Road
214 mi · 3 hr 59 min · Creole Nature Trail All-American Road
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 49: Williams Boulevard, New Orleans International Airport
1246 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on LA 49 South: New Orleans International Airport, Williams Boulevard South
53 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Williams Boulevard
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 Vinton 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.
Creole Nature Trail All-American Road
Merge slight left onto Creole Nature Trail All-American Road
214 mi · 03h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Vinton and Sunny near Kenner.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vinton to Kenner?
The road trip is about 216.8 miles (348.9 km) and usually takes 03h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Henderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.2 miles from Vinton and 108.5 miles from Kenner.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 200.1 miles (322 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.97 one way or $57.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Vinton and Sunny near Kenner.
Stop Ideas Near Henderson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Parks City Hall
Lafayette Consolidated Government
Housing Authority of Lafayette
City of St. Martinville Tourist Information Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Henderson.
Lafayette
New Iberia
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Schriever
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vinton and Kenner. Straight-line distance: 200.09 mi (322.02 km).
#1 Vinton
Town in Louisiana
| Population | 3,211 |
| Coordinates | 30.1907600, -93.5812700 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 349 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 42m |
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 | $28.97 | $57.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $32.58 | $65.16 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $35.38 | $70.76 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $41.42 | $82.85 |
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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