Origin
Gramercy, LA
Morning in Gramercy on Saturday
Local time
9:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Gramercy, LA to Kenner, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
35 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gramercy, LA
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Kenner, LA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 35-mile drive from Gramercy to Kenner, Louisiana, will take you about 43 minutes, making it an ideal one-day trip. You'll primarily be on I-10, with some time on LA 641 and East Main Street, keeping you on highways for about 90% of the journey. The estimated fuel cost for this short hop is around $5, which is quite economical. Given the short distance and duration, you won't need to worry about overnight stays; you can easily complete this in a single outing. Both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region of Louisiana, so you'll be staying within familiar territory.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 35 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 35-mile route. With 90% of the drive on highways, you'll encounter stretches designed for steady travel. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll navigate is 28 miles on I-10, offering a chance to settle into a rhythm. While much of the drive will be on faster roads, you'll also transition onto LA 641 and East Main Street, which might offer a slightly different pace as you approach your destination. This route is designed for efficient travel rather than scenic detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 28 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and LA 641. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.7 miles in near I 10.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 35 miles you will encounter 8 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: at 5.7 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
5.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
33.7 mi into trip
|
~41m 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
33.9 mi into trip
|
~41m 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...
5
34 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
LA 49 / Williams Boulevard
Turn right onto LA 49 / Williams Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
35 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
21st Street
Turn right onto 21st Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 28 mi | 32m |
| LA 641 | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| East Main Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Williams Boulevard | 1 mi | 2m |
| 21st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 28 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gramercy, LA and Kenner, LA.
1
Start on LA 641
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
2
Turn right onto LA 641; LA 3125
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
LA 641; LA 3125
3
At end of road, turn left onto LA 641; LA 3213
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
LA 641; LA 3213
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 10 East: New Orleans
5
Merge onto I 10
28 mi
·
32 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
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.
7
Keep slight right at fork
174 ft
·
4 sec
Toward LA 49 South: New Orleans International Airport, Williams Boulevard South
Use the right lane.
8
Turn right onto LA 49
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Williams Boulevard
Use the right lane.
9
Turn right onto 21st Street
38 ft
·
1 sec
·
21st Street
10
Arrive at destination
21st Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.29 one way
$10.57 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.80 | $11.61 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.28 | $12.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.73 | $15.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.06 | $1.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14 | 0 | $4.90 | $2.24 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Morning in Kenner on Saturday
Local time
9:36 AM
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
3 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
43m 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 Gramercy, LA to Kenner, LA covers 35 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, LA 641, East Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.5 miles from Gramercy, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.29 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 35 miles you will encounter 8 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: at 5.7 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Gramercy, LA to Kenner, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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