Trip from Chalmette, LA to Kenner, LA

Drive Time

31m

Distance

20.1 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Quick day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Chalmette, LA to Kenner, LA covers 20.1 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Montesquieu Street, Oak Place, Fenelon Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.73 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

10.1 miles from Chalmette, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 31m drive with frequent turns across 20.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

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.

Montesquieu Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Montesquieu Street	0 mi	0m
Oak Place	0 mi	0m
Fenelon Street	0 mi	0m
West Judge Perez Drive	0 mi	0m
North Claiborne Avenue	0 mi	0m
Franklin Avenue	0 mi	0m
LA 49	0 mi	0m
LA 49 South	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: Montesquieu Street — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on West Judge Perez Drive

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Turn right onto Montesquieu Street

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Turn right onto Oak Place

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Turn right onto Fenelon Street

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Turn left onto West Judge Perez Drive

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Continue on North Claiborne Avenue

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Turn right onto Franklin Avenue

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Keep slight left to continue on Franklin Avenue

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Keep slight left to continue on Franklin Avenue

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Take the ramp slight left

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Continue straight

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Merge slight right

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Take the exit slight right toward LA 49: Williams Boulevard, 32nd Street

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Keep slight left to continue on LA 49 South: Williams Boulevard, 32nd Street

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Keep slight right to continue on LA 49 South: Williams Boulevard

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Turn straight onto Williams Boulevard

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Turn right onto 21st Street

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Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 10.1 miles from Chalmette, LA.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 10.1 miles

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Last hour of driving

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 Chalmette, 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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 10.1 mi from Chalmette, LA

First break window

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Halfway reset

Meal break

The midpoint is around 10.1 miles from Chalmette, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.45	$2.73	$5.46
midgrade	$3.85	$3.05	$6.09
premium	$4.15	$3.28	$6.57
diesel	$3.75	$2.97	$5.94

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Chalmette, LA to Kenner, LA covers 20.1 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Montesquieu Street, Oak Place, Fenelon Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 10.1 miles from Chalmette, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.73 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.