Origin
Benton, LA
Morning in Benton on Monday
Local time
10:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Benton, LA to Kenner, LA
Drive Time
5h 7m
Distance
329.7 mi
531 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 54m
★
6 AM
5h 7m
8 AM
5h 34m
10 AM
5h 17m
12 PM
5h 14m
3 PM
5h 18m
5 PM
5h 33m
8 PM
4h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kenner, LA
Galina Yarovaya.
Trip Overview
The drive from Benton, LA to Kenner, LA covers 329.7 miles and takes about 5h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 3, Benton Road, Walter O for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.40 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
164.9 miles from Benton, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 33m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 7m drive with frequent turns across 329.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 3 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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 7m 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 Benton, LA to Kenner, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 3 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Benton Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Walter O | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Walter O Bigby Carriageway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hamilton Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Purple Heart Recipients Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 49 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Highway 3
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benton, LA and Kenner, LA.
1
Start on Simpson Street
89 ft
·
7 sec
·
Simpson Street
2
Turn left onto Highway 3
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Highway 3
3
Continue on Benton Road
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Benton Road
4
Turn slight right
236 ft
·
9 sec
5
Turn straight onto Walter O. Bigby Carriageway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Walter O. Bigby Carriageway
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Walter O Bigby Carriageway
154 ft
·
4 sec
·
Walter O Bigby Carriageway
7
Exit the roundabout onto Walter O Bigby Carriageway
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Walter O Bigby Carriageway
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hamilton Road
223 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hamilton Road
9
Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Hamilton Road
10
Take the ramp slight right
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
11
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 49 South: Alexandria
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 49 South: Alexandria
13
Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
186 mi
·
3 hr 10 min
·
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas
15
Keep slight left to continue on US 190 East: Baton Rouge
361 ft
·
10 sec
·
US 190 East: Baton Rouge
16
Merge slight right
49 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
17
Keep slight right
3.6 mi
·
5 min
18
Turn left onto I 10 East: Baton Rouge
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 10 East: Baton Rouge
19
Merge slight left
71 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
20
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
21
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
22
Turn right onto Williams Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Williams Boulevard
23
Turn right onto 21st Street
39 ft
·
2 sec
·
21st Street
24
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 164.9 miles from Benton, LA, or about 2h 33m 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 80 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 164.9 miles or 2h 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 11m
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 Benton, 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 Benton, LA
This is one driving day of about 329.7 miles and 5h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Benton, 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 164.9 mi from Benton, LA · 2h 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
165 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
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
$50.40 one way
$100.81 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
115 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $55.28 | $110.57 |
| premium | $4.61 | $59.84 | $119.68 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $73.25 | $146.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 115.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 98.9 | 1 | $34.62 | $15.83 |
| Efficient EV | 82.4 | 0 | $28.85 | $13.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 131.9 | 1 | $46.16 | $21.10 |
Gas CO2
115 kg
EV CO2
39 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Morning in Kenner on Monday
Local time
10:25 AM
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
5h 7m 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 Benton, LA to Kenner, LA covers 329.7 miles and takes about 5h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 3, Benton Road, Walter O. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 164.9 miles from Benton, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $50.40 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 5h 7m 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 Benton, LA to Kenner, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Benton, LA to Kenner, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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