How far is Westgate, LA from Kenner, LA?

The driving distance from Westgate, LA to Kenner, LA is about 1.5 miles (2.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 1.1 miles (1.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
1.52 mi
00h 04m
Flight
1.15 mi
1.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
1.15 mi
Kilometers
1.85 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
1.52 mi
Kilometers
2.44 km
Drive Time
00h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenner
Sun, Nov 8, 9:36 AM CST
Return by in Westgate
Sun, Nov 8, 9:40 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westgate
2026-11-08T09:32
Arrive Kenner
Sun, Nov 8, 9:36 AM CST
Route Timing
00h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:04 AM to 7:04 PM CST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:22 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Westgate
10:00 PM CST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
River Ridge
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Westgate
0.7 mi
00h 02m
To Kenner
0.7 mi
00h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mississippi Avenue

    2220 ft · 2 min · Mississippi Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Napoleon Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Napoleon Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Williams Boulevard

    1451 ft · 42 sec · Williams Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 21st Street

    12 m · 2 sec · 21st Street

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 21st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westgate and Kenner.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
5 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
333.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Napoleon Avenue
0.81 mi · 54%
Mississippi Avenue
0.42 mi · 28%
Williams Boulevard
0.27 mi · 18%
21st Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

West Napoleon Avenue

At the end of the road, turn right onto West Napoleon Avenue

0.81 mi · 00h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 04m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.4 mi
1.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
River Ridge
00h 02m from Westgate
Leave By
8:22 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Westgate and Partly Sunny near Kenner.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) and usually takes 00h 04m 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?

River Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 0.7 miles from Westgate and 0.7 miles from Kenner.

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

The direct path is about 1.1 miles (1.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:22 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.18 one way or $0.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Westgate and Partly Sunny near Kenner.

Stop Ideas Near River Ridge

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

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

UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

13 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Slidell

55 mi away
1827 Front Street
RAIL

Schriever

62 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

66 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westgate and Kenner. Straight-line distance: 1.15 mi (1.85 km).

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#1 Westgate

Westgate is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.0027000, -90.2253500
Altitude-2
CountryUnited States
Kenner

#2 Kenner

The most populous city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

Population66,288
Coordinates29.9940900, -90.2417400
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: Mississippi Avenue (-90.225319, 30.002694)
End: 21st Street (-90.241742, 29.994069)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 2 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.05 gal
0.2 L · about $0.18
Round trip
$0.36
0.1 gal · 0.4 L
Estimated CO2
0.4 kg one way
Round trip: 0.9 kg / 2 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.64 $0.18 $0.36
Mid-grade $4.14 $0.21 $0.41
Premium $4.53 $0.23 $0.45
Diesel $5.70 $0.29 $0.57

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Westgate and Kenner. The current time is 09:32:35.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.