Trip from Gretna, LA to Kenner, LA

Drive Time

24m

Distance

18.6 mi

30 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min

4 AM

0h 22m ★

6 AM

0h 24m

8 AM

0h 29m

10 AM

0h 26m

12 PM

0h 25m

3 PM

0h 26m

5 PM

0h 28m

8 PM

0h 23m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

If you are traveling from Gretna to Kenner, you are looking at a quick, 18.6-mile commute across the Southeast region of Louisiana. The trip typically takes about 24 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day journey that requires no overnight stops. With a modest fuel budget of $3, this drive is as affordable as it is efficient. Navigating between these two points involves relying on local thoroughfares rather than major transit corridors. Because this route stays entirely within the Southeast region, you won't experience drastic landscape shifts, but you will get a direct look at the local infrastructure connecting these two communities.

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

9.3 miles from Gretna, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route features 0% highway travel. You will spend your time maneuvering along 11th Street, Evergreen Drive, and the Westbank Expressway, which creates a hands-on experience behind the wheel. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches—with 0 miles of continuous travel on 11th Street—you should be prepared for frequent stops and navigation adjustments. The personality of this drive is strictly urban and utility-focused, prioritizing local connectivity over scenic cruising. Stay alert, as the constant turns require your full attention throughout the entire 24-minute duration.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

11th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Gretna, LA to Kenner, LA is easy. At 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gretna, LA to Kenner, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
11th Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Evergreen Drive	Unavailable	Refreshing
Westbank Expressway	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 90	Unavailable	Refreshing
Crescent City Connection	Unavailable	Refreshing
Pontchartrain Expressway	Unavailable	Refreshing
LA 49	Unavailable	Refreshing
LA 49 South	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: 11th Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gretna, LA and Kenner, LA.

1

Start on Richard Street

171 ft · 13 sec · Richard Street

2

Turn left onto 11th Street

305 ft · 15 sec · 11th Street

3

Turn right onto Evergreen Drive

0.2 mi · 51 sec · Evergreen Drive

4

At the end of the road, turn left onto Westbank Expressway

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Westbank Expressway

5

Take the ramp straight toward US 90 Business East

0.3 mi · 37 sec · US 90 Business East

6

Merge slight left onto Westbank Expressway

2.1 mi · 2 min · Westbank Expressway

7

Continue on Crescent City Connection

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Crescent City Connection

8

Continue on Pontchartrain Expressway

12 mi · 14 min · Pontchartrain Expressway

9

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

0.6 mi · 59 sec · LA 49: Williams Boulevard, 32nd Street

10

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

0.2 mi · 19 sec · LA 49 South: Williams Boulevard, 32nd Street

11

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

0.2 mi · 47 sec · LA 49 South: Williams Boulevard

12

Turn straight onto Williams Boulevard

1.1 mi · 2 min · Williams Boulevard

13

Turn right onto 21st Street

39 ft · 4 sec · 21st Street

14

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Since this is a short, 18.6-mile trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the drive in under half an hour, so there is no need to worry about planning complex rest stops or meal breaks. Keep your $3 fuel budget in mind, and ensure your tank is ready before you head out, as there are 0 scheduled stops along the way. Your best strategy is to map out your specific turns on 11th Street and Evergreen Drive ahead of time, given the technical nature of the navigation. Taking this route during off-peak hours will help you maintain a steady pace through the various local turns.

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 9.3 miles from Gretna, LA, or about 12m into the drive.

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 18.6 miles or 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 9.3 miles or 12m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 20m

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 Gretna, 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 Gretna, LA

This is one driving day of about 18.6 miles and 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Gretna, LA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 9.3 mi from Gretna, LA · 12m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Metairie, LA

9 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

Metairie Terrace, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Metairie, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 9.3 miles from Gretna, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.84 one way

$5.69 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.26	$3.12	$6.24
premium	$4.61	$3.38	$6.75
diesel	$5.64	$4.13	$8.26

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	5.6	$1.95	$0.89
Efficient EV	4.7	$1.63	$0.74
EV Truck/SUV	7.4	$2.60	$1.19

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Gretna, LA

Afternoon in Gretna on Sunday

Local time

3:57 PM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kenner, LA

Afternoon in Kenner on Sunday

Local time

3:57 PM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

1 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

24m 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 Gretna, LA to Kenner, LA covers 18.6 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are 11th Street, Evergreen Drive, Westbank Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 9.3 miles from Gretna, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.84 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.

The drive from Gretna, LA to Kenner, LA is easy. At 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gretna, LA to Kenner, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Gretna, LA to Kenner, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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