Origin
Abita Springs, LA
Evening in Abita Springs on Sunday
Local time
5:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Abita Springs, LA to Kenner, LA
Drive Time
58m
Distance
43.3 mi
70 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Abita Springs, LA
Emilio Sánchez Hernández
Kenner, LA
Galina Yarovaya.
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward trip across Southeast Louisiana, the 43.3-mile journey from Abita Springs to Kenner is an efficient option. Expect to spend about 58 minutes behind the wheel, making this an easy one-day excursion that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $7 for fuel should cover your needs for the entire trip. Since the drive is quite short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. It is a practical route connecting two distinct parts of the region, perfect for those who prefer a quick transition rather than a long haul.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
21.7 miles from Abita Springs, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 29m into the drive .
Drive Character
This mixed-drive route transitions from local roads to major thoroughfares, with highways accounting for 34% of your total travel time. You will navigate via US 190 and I-10, but the most significant portion of your journey involves a 25-mile stretch on North Causeway Boulevard. The road personality shifts from the quieter atmosphere of Abita Springs to the more structured flow of regional interstate travel. You can anticipate a balanced experience that moves from residential or local road settings into the high-speed environment of the causeway and interstate system.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Causeway Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 25 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 36.3 miles in.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 43.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 36.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
36.3 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward I 10: New Orleans, Baton Rouge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 10: New Orleans, Baton Rouge
7
36.6 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
8
41.2 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward LA 49: Williams Boulevard, 32nd Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 223A
Toward LA 49: Williams Boulevard, 32nd Street
8
41.8 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Keep slight left at fork toward LA 49 South: Williams Boulevard, 32nd Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward LA 49 South: Williams Boulevard, 32nd St...
8
42 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Keep slight right at fork toward LA 49 South: Williams Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / right lanes.
Toward LA 49 South: Williams Boulevard
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Abita Springs, LA to Kenner, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Baton Rouge along the way.
Baton Rouge
36.3 mi in
|
~47m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Causeway Boulevard | 25 mi | 30m |
| US 190 | 7.5 mi | 10m |
| I 10 | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| LA 36 | 3 mi | 4m |
| Williams Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| US 190 Business | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Military Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Highway 59 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Causeway Boulevard
— 25 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Abita Springs, LA and Kenner, LA.
1
Start on LA 59
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Highway 59
2
Enter roundabout onto LA 36; LA 59
163 ft
·
2 sec
·
LA 36; LA 59
3
Continue on LA 36; LA 59
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
LA 36; LA 59
4
At end of road, turn left onto LA 21
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Military Road
5
Turn left onto US 190 Business
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 190 Business
Use the left lane.
6
Turn left onto US 190
7.5 mi
·
10 min
·
US 190
Use the left lane.
7
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
41 sec
8
At end of road, turn left
283 ft
·
22 sec
9
At end of road, turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
25 mi
·
30 min
·
North Causeway Boulevard
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 10: New Orleans, Baton Rouge
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 10
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
I 10
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 223A
Toward LA 49: Williams Boulevard, 32nd Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward LA 49 South: Williams Boulevard, 32nd Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
Toward LA 49 South: Williams Boulevard
Use the slight left / right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto LA 49
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Williams Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
Turn right onto 21st Street
38 ft
·
1 sec
·
21st Street
18
Arrive at destination
21st Street
Trip Plan
Because this drive takes less than an hour, you do not need to worry about complex pacing or multiple rest stops. Aim to check local traffic patterns on I-10 before you head out, as congestion can impact your arrival time in the Kenner area. Since the entire trip is only 43.3 miles, you can easily complete the drive in one go without needing to refuel mid-trip. Use your flexibility to avoid peak commuting hours to ensure the smoothest possible experience. Keep in mind that North Causeway Boulevard is your longest continuous stretch, so stay alert as you transition from local roads onto this busier artery.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 21.7 miles from Abita Springs, LA, or about 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 43.3 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 21.7 miles or 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kenner, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Abita Springs, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Abita Springs, LA
This is one driving day of about 43.3 miles and 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Abita Springs, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on North Causeway Boulevard for about 25 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.7 mi from Abita Springs, LA · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 43.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.7 miles from Abita Springs, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Kenner, LA
The final approach into Kenner, LA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Kenner, LA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.62 one way
$13.24 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $7.26 | $14.52 |
| premium | $4.61 | $7.86 | $15.72 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $9.62 | $19.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.06 | $2.77 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Kenner, LA
Evening in Kenner on Sunday
Local time
5:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
58m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Abita Springs, LA to Kenner, LA covers 43.3 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Causeway Boulevard, US 190, I 10. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.7 miles from Abita Springs, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.62 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 43.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 36.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Abita Springs, LA to Kenner, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Baton Rouge along the way.
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