Origin
Bawcomville, LA
Late night in Bawcomville on Friday
Local time
4:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bawcomville, LA to Kenner, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 30m
Distance
267.4 mi
430 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 17m
★
6 AM
4h 31m
8 AM
4h 57m
10 AM
4h 40m
12 PM
4h 37m
3 PM
4h 41m
5 PM
4h 56m
8 PM
4h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bawcomville, LA
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Kenner, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bawcomville, LA to Kenner, LA covers 267.4 miles and takes about 4h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hinton Street, Sandal Street, Jonesboro Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
133.7 miles from Bawcomville, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 15m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 30m. Total distance: 267.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 30m drive with frequent turns across 267.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hinton Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 30m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bawcomville, LA to Kenner, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hinton Street | — | — |
| Sandal Street | — | — |
| Jonesboro Road | — | — |
| Stella Street | — | — |
| US 425 | — | — |
| Seargent Prentiss Drive | — | — |
| I 110 South | — | — |
| Martin Luther King | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Hinton Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bawcomville, LA and Kenner, LA.
1
Start on Brown Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Brown Street
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Hinton Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Hinton Street
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Sandal Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Sandal Street
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto Jonesboro Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Jonesboro Road
5
Continue on Jonesboro Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Jonesboro Road
6
Continue on Stella Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Stella Street
7
Take the ramp slight right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
8
Merge slight left
22 mi
·
24 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
US 425: Rayville, Archibald
10
Turn right
76 mi
·
1 hr 28 min
11
Keep slight right
525 ft
·
14 sec
12
Merge slight left onto Seargent Prentiss Drive
79 mi
·
1 hr 34 min
·
Seargent Prentiss Drive
13
Take the exit straight toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 110 South: Baton Rouge
14
Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
15
Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
16
Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
17
Merge slight right
67 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward LA 49: Williams Boulevard, New Orleans International Airport
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
LA 49: Williams Boulevard, New Orleans International Airport
19
Keep slight right to continue on LA 49 South: New Orleans International Airport, Williams Boulevard South
174 ft
·
4 sec
·
LA 49 South: New Orleans International Airport, Williams Boulevard South
20
Turn right onto Williams Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Williams Boulevard
21
Turn right onto 21st Street
39 ft
·
2 sec
·
21st Street
22
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 133.7 miles from Bawcomville, LA, or about 2h 15m into the drive.
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 59 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 133.7 miles or 2h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 41m
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 Bawcomville, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Bawcomville, LA
This is one driving day of about 267.4 miles and 4h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 miles from Bawcomville, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 133.7 mi from Bawcomville, LA · 2h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
134 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 59 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 133.7 miles from Bawcomville, 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
$40.38 one way
$80.77 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
94 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $44.33 | $88.66 |
| premium | $4.56 | $48.00 | $95.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $59.04 | $118.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 93.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 80.2 | 0 | $28.08 | $12.84 |
| Efficient EV | 66.9 | 0 | $23.40 | $10.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 107 | 1 | $37.44 | $17.11 |
Gas CO2
94 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Late night in Kenner on Friday
Local time
4:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°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
22 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 30m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bawcomville, LA to Kenner, LA covers 267.4 miles and takes about 4h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hinton Street, Sandal Street, Jonesboro Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 133.7 miles from Bawcomville, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.38 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 30m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bawcomville, LA to Kenner, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bawcomville, LA to Kenner, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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