Drive or Fly: Plaquemine, LA to Kenner, 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 BTR–MSY. At 75 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

1h 22m

Distance

75.2 mi

Total Cost

$52

CO2

30 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$17

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 44m

8m in the air

Air Distance

63 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

16 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Plaquemine, LA → BTR 26m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 8m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MSY → Kenner, LA 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

Plaquemine, LA BTR — Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport 18 mi, ~26m drive

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

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between BTR 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

5h 54m

3h 59m on rail

Total Cost

$21

CO2

6 kg

Route

Sunset Limited

Door-to-Door Timeline

Plaquemine, LA → New Iberia Amtrak 60m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 239m

Arrival 10m

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal → Kenner, LA 15m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $21) $21

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

Stations

From New Iberia Amtrak 40 mi, ~60m drive

To New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal 10 mi, ~15m 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	1h 22m	2h 44m	5h 54m
Total cost (1 person)	$52	$123	$21
Carbon footprint	30 kg CO₂	16 kg CO₂	6 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 13, 2026.

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