Trip from Kenner, LA to Baldwin, LA

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are US 90, I 310, Airline Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 50.4 miles from Kenner, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.22 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Kenner, LA to Baldwin, LA?

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

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 59m

Distance

100.8 mi

162 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min

4 AM

1h 51m ★

6 AM

1h 59m

8 AM

2h 16m

10 AM

2h 5m

12 PM

2h 4m

3 PM

2h 6m

5 PM

2h 16m

8 PM

1h 54m

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

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Kenner, LA

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Baldwin, LA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Kenner, LA to Baldwin, LA covers 100.8 miles and takes about 1h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 90, I 310, Airline Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 84.3 miles on US 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.22 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

50.4 miles from Kenner, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 59m. Total distance: 100.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 59m highway drive covering 100.8 miles, with most of the trip on US 90 and I 310. The longest continuous stretch is about 84.3 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 84.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 90 and I 310. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near US 61 / Airline Drive.

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 100.8 miles you will encounter 10 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 1 miles (US 61 / Airline Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

1 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 61 / Airline Drive

Turn right onto US 61 / Airline Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

4.9 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the exit toward I 310: Boutte, Baton Rouge

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. Toward I 310: Boutte, Baton Rouge

5.3 mi into trip | ~9m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 310 South: Boutte

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 310 South: Boutte

14.2 mi into trip | ~19m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 90 West: Houma

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward US 90 West: Houma

14.7 mi into trip | ~20m in | US 90

Merge onto US 90

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 90	84.3 mi	1h 35m
I 310	7.8 mi	8m
Airline Highway	1.6 mi	2m
Airline Drive	1.5 mi	2m
State Route 83	1.1 mi	1m
Williams Boulevard	1 mi	1m
East Airline Highway	0.9 mi	1m
Main Street	0.3 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: US 90 — 84.3 mi, about 1h 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on 21st Street

38 ft · 5 sec · 21st Street

Turn right onto LA 49

1.0 mi · 1 min · Williams Boulevard

Turn right onto US 61

1.5 mi · 2 min · Airline Drive

Use the right lane.

Continue on US 61

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Airline Highway

Continue on US 61

1.6 mi · 2 min · Airline Highway

Use the left lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 27 sec

Toward I 310: Boutte, Baton Rouge Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

1.1 mi · 1 min

Toward I 310 South: Boutte Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 310

7.8 mi · 8 min · I 310

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 55 sec

Toward US 90 West: Houma

Merge onto US 90

5.3 mi · 7 min · US 90

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 90

0.3 mi · 26 sec · US 90

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 90

0.5 mi · 37 sec · US 90

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 90

78 mi · 1 hr 26 min · US 90

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec

Toward LA 83: Baldwin, Charenton

Turn left onto LA 83

1.1 mi · 1 min · State Route 83

At end of road, turn right onto LA 182

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Main Street

Turn left onto Live Oak Street

130 ft · 5 sec · Live Oak Street

Arrive at destination

Live Oak 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 50.4 miles from Kenner, LA, or about 1h 2m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.3 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 22 miles or 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 50.4 miles or 1h 2m 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 37m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Baldwin, LA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Kenner, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Kenner, LA

This is one driving day of about 100.8 miles and 1h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Kenner, LA.

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

The longest stretch is on US 90 for about 84.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 50.4 mi from Kenner, LA · 1h 2m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Supreme, LA

50 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

Laplace, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Morgan City, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 50.4 miles from Kenner, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 84.3 miles.

Arriving in Baldwin, LA

The final approach into Baldwin, 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

$15.22 one way

$30.45 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$16.71	$33.42
premium	$4.56	$18.09	$36.18
diesel	$5.61	$22.26	$44.51

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: 35.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	30.2	$10.58	$4.84
Efficient EV	25.2	$8.82	$4.03
EV Truck/SUV	40.3	$14.11	$6.45

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (66% 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

Kenner, LA

Evening in Kenner on Thursday

Local time

5:35 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Baldwin, LA

Evening in Baldwin on Thursday

Local time

5:35 PM

CDT

Current temp

79°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

15 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 59m 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 Baldwin, LA covers 100.8 miles and takes about 1h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 90, I 310, Airline 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 50.4 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 $15.22 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.