Origin
Kenner, LA
Afternoon in Kenner on Sunday
Local time
1:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kenner, LA to Arnaudville, LA
Drive Time
2h 26m
Distance
120.3 mi
194 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
Kenner, LA
Galina Yarovaya.
Trip Overview
If you are planning to head from Kenner to Arnaudville, you are looking at a straightforward 120.3-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 26 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it does not require an overnight stay to manage the distance comfortably. You should budget approximately $18 for fuel to cover the round trip, making it an affordable regional excursion within Southeast Louisiana. Since the route remains entirely within the state, you will experience a seamless transition between these two local hubs. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you from the outskirts of the metro area to the heart of Arnaudville efficiently.
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
60.1 miles from Kenner, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 90% of this 120.3-mile route is comprised of high-speed transit. You will spend the vast majority of your time—specifically 107.8 miles—cruising along I-10, which provides the longest uninterrupted stretch of your travel. After transitioning off the interstate, the character of the road shifts as you navigate onto Main Highway and Grand Point Highway to reach your final destination. While the interstate portion is utilitarian and fast-paced, the final segments allow for a slower transition into the local surroundings. Overall, the drive balances quick highway miles with the necessary local road navigation to arrive precisely where you need to be.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 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 107.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Main Highway. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near LA 49 / Williams Boulevard.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 120.3 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 (LA 49 / Williams Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.1 miles (I 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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
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~0m in
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LA 49 / Williams Boulevard
Turn right onto LA 49 / Williams Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
1.8 mi into trip
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~3m in
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I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
6
69.1 mi into trip
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~1h 19m in
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I 10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
109.6 mi into trip
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~2h 6m in
Take the exit toward LA 347: Henderson, Cecilia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward LA 347: Henderson, Cecilia
6
109.9 mi into trip
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~2h 7m in
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LA 347 / Grand Point Highway
Enter roundabout onto LA 347 / Grand Point Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Kenner, LA to Arnaudville, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Cecilia along the way.
Cecilia
109.6 mi in
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~2h 6m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 107.8 mi | 2h 2m |
| Main Highway | 5.9 mi | 10m |
| Grand Point Highway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Cecilia Senior High School Highway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Williams Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Neblet Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Cecilia Bridge Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| State Route 31 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 107.8 mi, about 2h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenner, LA and Arnaudville, LA.
1
Start on 21st Street
38 ft
·
5 sec
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21st Street
2
Turn right onto LA 49
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Williams Boulevard
3
Continue on LA 49
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Williams Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
5
Merge onto I 10
67 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
·
I 10
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10
40 mi
·
47 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward LA 347: Henderson, Cecilia
8
Enter roundabout onto LA 347
11 ft
·
0 sec
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Grand Point Highway
9
Continue on LA 347
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Grand Point Highway
10
Turn left onto LA 347
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Cecilia Senior High School Highway
11
Continue on LA 347
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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Cecilia Senior High School Highway
12
Turn left onto LA 355
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Cecilia Bridge Highway
13
Keep slight right at fork onto LA 355
183 ft
·
3 sec
·
Cecilia Bridge Highway
14
Continue on LA 31
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Main Highway
15
Continue on LA 31
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Neblet Street
16
Turn right onto LA 31
365 ft
·
9 sec
·
State Route 31
17
Turn right onto LA 31; LA 347
110 ft
·
8 sec
·
Fuselier Street
18
Turn left onto Front Street
132 ft
·
5 sec
·
Front Street
19
Arrive at destination
Front Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive of under two and a half hours, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Aim to avoid peak traffic hours near Kenner to ensure your 120.3-mile trip stays within the estimated duration. Because there are no mandatory stops scheduled, you can easily pace the drive to suit your own comfort level without needing a formal itinerary. Keep in mind that your fuel costs will stay around $18, so fill up before you merge onto I-10 to avoid higher interstate pricing. My best tip for this specific route is to stay alert during the transition from the high-speed interstate onto the smaller Grand Point Highway, as the sudden change in road speed and environment requires a quick adjustment in driving style.
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 60.1 miles from Kenner, LA, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 107.8 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 80 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.1 miles or 1h 9m 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 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arnaudville, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Kenner, 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 Kenner, LA
This is one driving day of about 120.3 miles and 2h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Kenner, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 107.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 60.1 mi from Kenner, LA · 1h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
60 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 60.1 miles from Kenner, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 107.8 miles.
Arriving in Arnaudville, LA
The final approach into Arnaudville, 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 Arnaudville, LA.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.39 one way
$36.78 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $20.17 | $40.34 |
| premium | $4.61 | $21.83 | $43.67 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $26.73 | $53.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.1 | 0 | $12.63 | $5.77 |
| Efficient EV | 30.1 | 0 | $10.53 | $4.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48.1 | 0 | $16.84 | $7.70 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Arnaudville, LA
Afternoon in Arnaudville on Sunday
Local time
1:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°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
2h 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 Kenner, LA to Arnaudville, LA covers 120.3 miles and takes about 2h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, Main Highway, Grand Point Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 60.1 miles from Kenner, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.39 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 120.3 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 (LA 49 / Williams Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.1 miles (I 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Kenner, LA to Arnaudville, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Cecilia along the way.
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