Origin
Kenner, LA
Morning in Kenner on Friday
Local time
11:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kenner, LA to Bridge City, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
7.9 mi
13 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kenner, LA
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Bridge City, LA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick connection across Southeast Louisiana, the 7.9-mile transit from Kenner to Bridge City is a straightforward choice. Clocking in at approximately 15 minutes, this trip is easily managed as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You will primarily navigate via West Metairie Avenue, South Clearview Parkway, and the Huey P. Long Bridge. With a fuel budget estimated at just $1, it is a highly economical route for your daily travels. Since both locations are situated within the same Southeast region, you will find the transition between the two communities seamless and familiar.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 7.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route requires frequent navigating through local intersections and connectors. Only 24% of your journey takes place on highways, meaning you will spend the majority of your time on surface streets. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is a brief 1.8-mile segment along West Metairie Avenue, so prepare for constant shifts in speed and direction. The personality of this drive is defined by its technical, localized nature rather than high-speed cruising.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Metairie Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 1.8 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
11 ft
-6 ft
Total Climb
27 ft
Total Descent
23 ft
Highest Point
11 ft
~5.6 mi in
Elevation Range
17 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 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.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 7.9 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.3 miles (West Metairie Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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LA 49 / Williams Boulevard
Turn right onto LA 49 / Williams Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Metairie Avenue
Turn left onto West Metairie Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
4.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward LA 3152: Clearview Parkway, Huey P Long Bridge
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 LA 3152: Clearview Parkway, Huey P Long...
9
4.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Clearview Parkway, Huey P Long Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Clearview Parkway, Huey P Long Bridge
5
4.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
LA 3152 / South Clearview Parkway
Merge onto LA 3152 / South Clearview Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Kenner, LA to Bridge City, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Westwego along the way.
Westwego
7.2 mi in
|
~13m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Metairie Avenue | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Huey P. Long Bridge | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| South Clearview Parkway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Earhart Expressway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Dickory Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| David Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 6th Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Williams Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Metairie Avenue
— 1.8 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenner, LA and Bridge City, LA.
1
Start on 21st Street
38 ft
·
5 sec
·
21st Street
2
Turn right onto LA 49
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Williams Boulevard
3
Turn left onto West Metairie Avenue
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
West Metairie Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto David Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
David Drive
5
Continue on LA 3154
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Hickory Avenue
6
Continue on LA 3154
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Dickory Avenue
7
Turn left onto LA 3139
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Earhart Expressway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward LA 3152: Clearview Parkway, Huey P Long Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward Clearview Parkway, Huey P Long Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto LA 3152
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Clearview Parkway
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on US 90
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Huey P. Long Bridge
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward LA 18 East: Bridge City, Westwego
13
Turn slight right
181 ft
·
4 sec
14
Turn straight onto Bridge City Avenue
337 ft
·
8 sec
·
Bridge City Avenue
15
Turn right onto 6th Street
112 ft
·
5 sec
·
6th Street
16
Continue on 6th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
6th Street
17
Arrive at destination
6th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.19 one way
$2.39 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.31 | $2.62 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.42 | $2.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.74 | $3.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.69 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Bridge City, LA
Morning in Bridge City on Friday
Local time
11:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°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
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
15m 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 Bridge City, LA covers 7.9 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Metairie Avenue, Huey P. Long Bridge, South Clearview Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 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 $1.19 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 7.9 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.3 miles (West Metairie Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Kenner, LA to Bridge City, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Westwego along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from -6 ft to 11 ft elevation with about 27 ft of total climbing.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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