How far is Westwego, LA from Kenner, LA?
The driving distance from Westwego, LA to Kenner, LA is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westwego and Kenner.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westwego and Kenner.
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Start on 5th Street
26 m · 5 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Avenue E
648 ft · 33 sec · Avenue E
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Turn left onto 4th Street
1943 ft · 44 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right onto Louisiana Street
3093 ft · 1 min · Louisiana Street
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Turn left onto River Road
2513 ft · 54 sec · River Road
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Turn straight onto Bridge City Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Bridge City Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
1862 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Huey P. Long Bridge
1.4 mi · 2 min · Huey P. Long Bridge
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on LA 3139: Harahan, New Orleans
1121 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on LA 3139 North: Harahan
1123 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right
1083 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Earhart Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Earhart Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Earhart Expressway
69 m · 8 sec · Earhart Expressway
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Turn straight onto Dickory Avenue
2604 ft · 56 sec · Dickory Avenue
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Continue on Hickory Avenue
795 ft · 19 sec · Hickory Avenue
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Continue on David Drive
2845 ft · 1 min · David Drive
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Turn left onto West Metairie Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · West Metairie Avenue
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Turn right onto Williams Boulevard
1844 ft · 42 sec · Williams Boulevard
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Continue on Williams Boulevard
736 ft · 29 sec · 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 Westwego and Kenner.
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.
West Metairie Avenue
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1.75 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Westwego and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Kenner.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Westwego to Kenner?
The road trip is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Elmwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.6 miles from Westwego and 5.8 miles from Kenner.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.51 one way or $3.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Westwego and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Kenner.
Stop Ideas Near Elmwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westwego and Kenner. Straight-line distance: 8.51 mi (13.7 km).
#1 Westwego
City in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 8,297 |
| Coordinates | 29.9060400, -90.1423000 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| 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: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.51 | $3.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $1.70 | $3.41 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $1.85 | $3.70 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.17 | $4.33 |
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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