Origin
Kenner, LA
Morning in Kenner on Friday
Local time
11:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kenner, LA to Eden Isle, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
37.9 mi
61 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
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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Eden Isle, LA
Jeronimo Borra
Trip Overview
The drive from Kenner, LA to Eden Isle, LA covers 37.9 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 10, I 610, Williams Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.3 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.72 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 37.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 50m highway drive covering 37.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and I 610. The longest continuous stretch is about 29.3 miles on I 10.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 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 29.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and I 610. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near LA 49 / Williams Boulevard.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 37.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 49 / Williams Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles (I 610): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 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
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 10 East: New Orleans
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 10 East: New Orleans
7
8.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 610
Keep slight left at fork onto I 610 toward Slidell
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Slidell
8
35.8 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward Oak Harbor, Lakeshore
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 261
Toward Oak Harbor, Lakeshore
6
36.8 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
Marina Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Marina Drive
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Kenner, LA and Eden Isle, LA, road signs point toward Slidell, Oak Harbor and Lakeshore.
Slidell
8.3 mi in
|
~12m
|
via I 610
Oak Harbor
35.8 mi in
|
~44m
Lakeshore
35.8 mi in
|
~44m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 29.3 mi | 34m |
| I 610 | 5 mi | 6m |
| Williams Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Oak Harbor Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Eden Isles Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Charles Court | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Windward Passage Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Marina Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 29.3 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenner, LA and Eden Isle, LA.
1
Start on 21st Street
38 ft
·
5 sec
·
21st Street
2
Turn right onto LA 49
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Williams Boulevard
3
Continue on LA 49
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Williams Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 10 East: New Orleans
Use the slight right lane.
5
Merge onto I 10
6.7 mi
·
8 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 610
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
I 610
Toward Slidell
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 10
23 mi
·
25 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 261
Toward Oak Harbor, Lakeshore
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto Oak Harbor Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Oak Harbor Boulevard
10
Turn left onto Landmark Drive
359 ft
·
12 sec
·
Landmark Drive
11
At end of road, turn right onto Marina Drive
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Marina Drive
12
At end of road, turn left onto Eden Isles Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
Eden Isles Boulevard
13
Turn left onto Windward Passage Street
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Windward Passage Street
14
Turn right onto Charles Court
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Charles Court
15
Arrive at destination
Charles Court
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.9 mi from Kenner, LA · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.9 miles from Kenner, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Eden Isle, LA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Eden Isle, LA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.72 one way
$11.45 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $6.28 | $12.57 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.80 | $13.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.98 | $1.82 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.31 | $2.43 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Eden Isle, LA
Morning in Eden Isle on Friday
Local time
11:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°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
5 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
50m 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 Eden Isle, LA covers 37.9 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, I 610, Williams 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 18.9 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 $5.72 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 short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 37.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 49 / Williams Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles (I 610): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Kenner, LA and Eden Isle, LA, road signs point toward Slidell, Oak Harbor and Lakeshore.
Yes. Nearby national parks include New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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