Drive or Fly: Kenner, LA to Rosepine, 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–AEX. At 241 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

4h 36m

Distance

241.8 mi

Total Cost

$88

CO2

98 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$53

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

3h 51m

23m in the air

Air Distance

192 mi

Total Cost

$183

CO2

49 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Kenner, LA → MSY 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 23m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

AEX → Rosepine, LA 78m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $128) $128

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

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

Rosepine, LA AEX — Alexandria International Airport 52 mi, ~78m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MSY and AEX. 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

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

7h 1m

4h 55m on rail

Total Cost

$38

CO2

11 kg

Route

Sunset Limited

Door-to-Door Timeline

Kenner, LA → New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal 15m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 295m

Arrival 10m

Lake Charles → Rosepine, LA 71m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $38) $38

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

Stations

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

To Lake Charles 47 mi, ~71m 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	4h 36m	3h 51m	7h 1m
Total cost (1 person)	$88	$183	$38
Carbon footprint	98 kg CO₂	49 kg CO₂	11 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

241.8 mi 4h 36m

via I 10, US 171

Shortest (+2 min)

228 mi 4h 39m

via I 10, US 190, US 190; LA 1

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