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Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
74.1 mi
119 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Denham Springs, LA
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Kenner, LA
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The drive from Denham Springs, LA to Kenner, LA covers 74.1 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway, West Florida Republic Parkway, I 10 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.4 miles on Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.19 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
37 miles from Denham Springs, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .
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The drive from Denham Springs, LA to Kenner, LA covers 74.1 miles and takes about 1h 25m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Centerville Street Northwest.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 74.1 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Centerville Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 30.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto Centerville Street Northwest
Navigation decision point
Turn left toward I 12 East: Hammond
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Take the exit toward I 55 South: New Orleans
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Take the exit toward LA 49: Williams Boulevard, New Orleans International Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward LA 49 South: New Orleans International Airport, Williams Boulevard South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway | 29.4 mi | 31m |
| West Florida Republic Parkway | 27.5 mi | 29m |
| I 10 | 12.8 mi | 15m |
| Corporal Shawn Kelly Memorial Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Williams Boulevard | 1 mi | 2m |
| North Range Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Range Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Centerville Street Northwest | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Denham Springs, LA and Kenner, LA.
Start on Benton Street
Turn left onto Centerville Street Northwest
Turn right onto LA 16
Continue on LA 3002
Continue on LA 3002
Turn left
Merge onto I 12
Take the exit
Merge onto I 55
Merge onto I 10
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn right onto LA 49
Turn right onto 21st Street
Arrive at destination
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.
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 74.1 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37 miles or 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kenner, LA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Denham Springs, 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 Denham Springs, LA
This is one driving day of about 74.1 miles and 1h 25m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37 mi from Denham Springs, LA · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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.
A short stop after about 74.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 37 miles from Denham Springs, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$11.19 one way
$22.38 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $12.28 | $24.57 |
| premium | $4.56 | $13.30 | $26.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.36 | $32.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.78 | $3.56 |
| Efficient EV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.48 | $2.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.6 | 0 | $10.37 | $4.74 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Denham Springs on Wednesday
Local time
2:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Afternoon in Kenner on Wednesday
Local time
2:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
80°F
Hammond, LA
37 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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