The drive from Grand Isle, LA to Kenner, LA covers 96.4 miles and takes about 2h 13m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 90, LA 308, South Alex Plaisance Boulevard for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.6 miles on US 90.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.56 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.
Midpoint
48.2 miles from Grand Isle, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 10m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 13m. Total distance: 96.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 13m highway drive covering 96.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 90 and LA 308. The longest continuous stretch is about 17.6 miles on US 90.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 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 around 45.2 miles in near LA 657.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 96.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 45.2 miles (LA 657): Lane positioning matters here; at 62.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 92.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
45.2 mi into trip|~1h 5m in|LA 657
Turn right onto LA 657
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
62.9 mi into trip|~1h 30m 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
92.1 mi into trip|~2h 7m 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
95.1 mi into trip|~2h 10m 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
95.4 mi into trip|~2h 11m 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 Grand Isle, LA to Kenner, LA, road signs begin pointing toward New Orleans along the way.
New Orleans
80.8 mi in|~1h 54m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 90
17.6 mi
23m
LA 308
17.2 mi
23m
South Alex Plaisance Boulevard
15.6 mi
19m
LA 1
13.4 mi
22m
I 310
11.1 mi
12m
Gateway to the Gulf Expressway
8.3 mi
11m
Highway 1
7.9 mi
11m
I 10
2.3 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
US 90
— 17.6 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Isle, LA and Kenner, LA.
1
Start on LA 1
13 mi·22 min·LA 1
2
Turn right onto LA 1
8.3 mi·11 min·Gateway to the Gulf Expressway
3
At end of road, turn left onto LA 1
7.9 mi·11 min·Highway 1
4
Turn slight left onto LA 3235
16 mi·19 min·South Alex Plaisance Boulevard
5
Turn right onto LA 657
0.5 mi·1 min·LA 657
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on LA 308
17 mi·23 min·LA 308
7
Continue on LA 308
160 ft·3 sec·LA 308
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward US 90 East: New OrleansUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto US 90
18 mi·23 min·US 90
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville, New Orleans
11
Continue on I 310
11 mi·12 min·I 310
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 1AToward I 10 East: New Orleans
13
Merge onto I 10
2.3 mi·2 min·I 10
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Exit 223A-BToward LA 49: Williams Boulevard, New Orleans International AirportUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
174 ft·4 sec
Toward LA 49 South: New Orleans International Airport, Williams Boulevard SouthUse the right lane.
16
Turn right onto LA 49
1.0 mi·2 min·Williams Boulevard
Use the right lane.
17
Turn right onto 21st Street
38 ft·1 sec·21st Street
18
Arrive at destination
21st Street
Trip Plan
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 48.2 miles from Grand Isle, LA, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.6 miles.
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 21 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.2 miles or 1h 10m 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 52m
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 Grand Isle, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Grand Isle, LA
This is one driving day of about 96.4 miles and 2h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Grand Isle, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 90 for about 17.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48.2 mi from Grand Isle, LA
· 1h 10m into the drive
The midpoint is around 48.2 miles from Grand Isle, 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.
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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Discover the roots of jazz at the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. Located in the heart of the French Quarter, our park offers live performances, exhibits, and programs that celebrate the le...
11 mi from route
~27 min detour
Free
near mile 96.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.56 one way
$29.12 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg34 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$15.98
$31.96
premium
$4.56
$17.30
$34.61
diesel
$5.61
$21.28
$42.57
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28.9
0
$10.12
$4.63
Efficient EV
24.1
0
$8.44
$3.86
EV Truck/SUV
38.6
0
$13.50
$6.17
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Grand Isle, LA
Late night
in Grand Isle on Friday
Local time
3:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Kenner, LA
Late night
in Kenner on Friday
Local time
3:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Montegut, LA
48 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 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
2h 13m 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 Grand Isle, LA to Kenner, LA covers 96.4 miles and takes about 2h 13m 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 48.2 miles from Grand Isle, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.56 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 is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 96.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 45.2 miles (LA 657): Lane positioning matters here; at 62.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 92.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Grand Isle, LA to Kenner, LA, road signs begin pointing toward New Orleans along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
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