Drive or Fly: Kenner, LA to Grand Point, LA?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for MSY–MSY. At 36 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

53m

Distance

36.2 mi

Total Cost

$43

CO2

15 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$8

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

2h 58m

4m in the air

Air Distance

31 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

8 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Kenner, LA → MSY 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 4m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MSY → Grand Point, LA 44m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Kenner, LA MSY — Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport 1 mi, ~10m drive

Grand Point, LA MSY — Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport 30 mi, ~44m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MSY and MSY. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

2h 58m

1h 30m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

3 kg

Route

Sunset Limited

Door-to-Door Timeline

Kenner, LA → New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal 15m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 90m

Arrival 10m

Schriever Amtrak → Grand Point, LA 33m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $9) $9

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal 10 mi, ~15m drive

To Schriever Amtrak 22 mi, ~33m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~2/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 2 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	53m	2h 58m	2h 58m
Total cost (1 person)	$43	$121	$9
Carbon footprint	15 kg CO₂	8 kg CO₂	3 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: Amtrak GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

36.2 mi 53m

via US 61, LA 641; LA 3125

Alternative (+0 min)

40.3 mi 53m

via I 10, LA 641; LA 3125, LA 641

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Kenner, LA to Grand Point, LA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.