Origin
Bridge City, LA
Afternoon in Bridge City on Friday
Local time
1:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bridge City, 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
18m
Distance
8.8 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bridge City, LA
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Kenner, LA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick connection between Bridge City and Kenner, this 8.8-mile trip is an efficient way to get across the region. You can easily complete the drive in about 18 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Budgeting is straightforward, as you will likely spend only about $1 on fuel for the entire journey. Since both locations are situated in Southeast Louisiana, the trip maintains a consistent regional feel throughout. You won’t need to worry about overnight logistics or complex planning for such a short distance. Ultimately, this route serves as a practical, no-fuss link for travelers navigating the area.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 8.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. You will navigate a mix of thoroughfares, including the Huey P. Long Bridge, the Earhart Expressway, and West Metairie Avenue. Only 29% of this trip takes place on highways, meaning you will spend the majority of your time on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a brief 1.7-mile segment on West Metairie Avenue. Because of the frequent turns, the pace feels more technical and hands-on than a standard interstate cruise.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bridge City Avenue 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bridge City, LA to Kenner, LA is easy. At 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bridge City, LA to Kenner, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge City Avenue | — | — |
| Huey P | — | — |
| LA 3139 | — | — |
| LA 3139 North | — | — |
| Earhart Expressway | — | — |
| Dickory Avenue | — | — |
| Hickory Avenue | — | — |
| David Drive | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Bridge City Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridge City, LA and Kenner, LA.
1
Start on 6th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
6th Street
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridge City Avenue
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Bridge City Avenue
3
Take the ramp left
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
4
Merge slight left onto Huey P. Long Bridge
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Huey P. Long Bridge
5
Continue straight
1.1 mi
·
1 min
6
Continue on LA 3139: Harahan, New Orleans
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
LA 3139: Harahan, New Orleans
7
Keep slight left to continue on LA 3139 North: Harahan
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
LA 3139 North: Harahan
8
Keep slight right
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
9
Merge slight left onto Earhart Expressway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Earhart Expressway
10
Keep slight right to continue on Earhart Expressway
226 ft
·
8 sec
·
Earhart Expressway
11
Turn straight onto Dickory Avenue
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Dickory Avenue
12
Continue on Hickory Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Hickory Avenue
13
Continue on David Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
David Drive
14
Turn left onto West Metairie Avenue
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
West Metairie Avenue
15
Turn right onto Williams Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Williams Boulevard
16
Continue on Williams Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Williams Boulevard
17
Turn right onto 21st Street
39 ft
·
2 sec
·
21st Street
18
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.33 one way
$2.66 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.46 | $2.92 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.58 | $3.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.94 | $3.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.77 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Afternoon in Kenner on Friday
Local time
1:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
15 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
18m 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 Bridge City, LA to Kenner, LA covers 8.8 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bridge City Avenue, Huey P, LA 3139. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.4 miles from Bridge City, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.33 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.
The drive from Bridge City, LA to Kenner, LA is easy. At 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bridge City, LA to Kenner, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bridge City, LA to Kenner, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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