Origin
Golden Meadow, LA
Afternoon in Golden Meadow on Thursday
Local time
3:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Golden Meadow, LA to Kenner, LA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
66.1 mi
106 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Golden Meadow, LA
Simon Berger
Kenner, LA
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Trip Overview
This 66.1-mile drive from Golden Meadow to Kenner, Louisiana, is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 26 minutes. With an estimated fuel cost of just $10, it's an economical option for a day trip. The route primarily utilizes US 90 and LA 308, with a significant portion on South Alex Plaisance Boulevard. Given its manageable length and duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. Both your origin and destination are located within the Southeast region of Louisiana, keeping the travel context consistent.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 66.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for this trip, with 74% of the route on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 17.6 miles on US 90, offering a good pace for covering distance. While primarily on main roads like US 90 and LA 308, the route also incorporates South Alex Plaisance Boulevard, suggesting a mix of faster travel and potentially more localized road segments as you approach Kenner. The overall feel is likely one of steady progress, with limited deviations from the primary thoroughfares.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 17.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 90 and LA 308. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Saint Louis Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.1 miles you will encounter 12 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 (Saint Louis Street): Navigation decision point; at 32.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 61.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Saint Louis Street
Turn right onto Saint Louis Street
Navigation decision point
6
32.6 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the ramp toward US 90 East: New Orleans
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 90 East: New Orleans
6
61.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 East: New Orleans
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 1A
Toward I 10 East: New Orleans
8
64.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
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
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 223A-B
Toward LA 49: Williams Boulevard, New Orleans I...
9
65.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
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
Use the right lane.
Toward LA 49 South: New Orleans International A...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Golden Meadow, LA to Kenner, LA, road signs begin pointing toward New Orleans along the way.
New Orleans
50.5 mi in
|
~1h 7m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 90 | 17.6 mi | 23m |
| LA 308 | 17.2 mi | 23m |
| South Alex Plaisance Boulevard | 14.7 mi | 17m |
| I 310 | 11.1 mi | 12m |
| I 10 | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| Williams Boulevard | 1 mi | 2m |
| LA 657 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Saint Louis Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 90
— 17.6 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Golden Meadow, LA and Kenner, LA.
1
Start on LA 1
104 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Bayou Drive
2
Turn right onto Saint Louis Street
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Saint Louis Street
3
Turn right onto LA 3235
15 mi
·
17 min
·
South Alex Plaisance Boulevard
4
Turn right onto LA 657
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
LA 657
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on LA 308
17 mi
·
23 min
·
LA 308
6
Continue on LA 308
160 ft
·
3 sec
·
LA 308
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward US 90 East: New Orleans
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto US 90
18 mi
·
23 min
·
US 90
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville, New Orleans
10
Continue on I 310
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 310
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1A
Toward I 10 East: New Orleans
12
Merge onto I 10
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 10
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 223A-B
Toward LA 49: Williams Boulevard, New Orleans International Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
174 ft
·
4 sec
Toward LA 49 South: New Orleans International Airport, Williams Boulevard South
Use the right lane.
15
Turn right onto LA 49
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Williams Boulevard
Use the right lane.
16
Turn right onto 21st Street
38 ft
·
1 sec
·
21st Street
17
Arrive at destination
21st Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.1 mi from Golden Meadow, LA · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.1 miles from Golden Meadow, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.98 one way
$19.97 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $10.96 | $21.92 |
| premium | $4.56 | $11.86 | $23.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.59 | $29.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.94 | $3.17 |
| Efficient EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.78 | $2.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.4 | 0 | $9.25 | $4.23 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Kenner, LA
Afternoon in Kenner on Thursday
Local time
3:33 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
1 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
1h 26m 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 Golden Meadow, LA to Kenner, LA covers 66.1 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 90, LA 308, South Alex Plaisance Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.1 miles from Golden Meadow, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.98 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.1 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Saint Louis Street): Navigation decision point; at 32.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 61.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Golden Meadow, LA to Kenner, LA, road signs begin pointing toward New Orleans along the way.
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