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Trip from Kenner, LA to Gramercy, LA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

45m

Distance

31.8 mi

51 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Fair

3 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 42m ★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m

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

suburb city of New Orleans, located in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States

Kenner, LA

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Downtown Gramercy, LA, LA

Gramercy, LA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Kenner, LA to Gramercy, LA covers 31.8 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Airline Highway, LA 641, Airline Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.3 miles on Airline Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.80 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Airline Highway 26.3 mi 35m
LA 641 2.2 mi 3m
Airline Drive 1.5 mi 2m
Williams Boulevard 1 mi 1m
East Airline Highway 0.9 mi 1m
21st Street <0.1 mi <1m
East Main Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Airline Highway — 26.3 mi, about 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on 21st Street

38 ft · 5 sec · 21st Street
2

Turn right onto LA 49

1.0 mi · 1 min · Williams Boulevard
3

Turn right onto US 61

1.5 mi · 2 min · Airline Drive
Use the right lane.
4

Continue on US 61

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Airline Highway
5

Continue on US 61

26 mi · 35 min · Airline Highway
Use the left lane.
6

Turn left onto LA 641; LA 3213

0.3 mi · 28 sec · LA 641; LA 3213
7

Turn right onto LA 641; LA 3125

0.2 mi · 19 sec · LA 641; LA 3125
8

Turn left onto LA 641

1.7 mi · 2 min · LA 641
9

Arrive at destination

LA 641

Where to Stop

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

unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Laplace, LA

16 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

Paulina, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Laplace, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 15.9 miles from Kenner, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

4 of 4

4 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 30.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | LA 49 / Williams Boulevard

Turn right onto LA 49 / Williams Boulevard

Navigation decision point

5
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
29.9 mi into trip | ~42m in | LA 641; LA 3125

Turn right onto LA 641; LA 3125

Navigation decision point

3
30.1 mi into trip | ~42m in | LA 641

Turn left onto LA 641

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.80 one way

$9.61 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $5.27 $10.54
premium $4.56 $5.71 $11.42
diesel $5.61 $7.02 $14.04

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.5 0 $3.34 $1.53
Efficient EV 8 0 $2.78 $1.27
EV Truck/SUV 12.7 0 $4.45 $2.04

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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

Afternoon in Kenner on Saturday

Local time

1:56 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gramercy, LA

Afternoon in Gramercy on Saturday

Local time

1:56 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°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

3 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

45m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

31.8 mi in 45m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.3 mi on Airline Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near LA 49 / Williams Boulevard.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Kenner, LA to Gramercy, LA is easy. At 45m with 7% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 49 / Williams Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 61 / Airline Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.9 miles (LA 641; LA 3125): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

17 ft 0 ft

Total Climb

34 ft

Total Descent

19 ft

Highest Point

17 ft

~13.6 mi in

Elevation Range

17 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Kenner, LA

Full guide →

Kenner is a suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana, on the east bank of Jefferson Parish, approximately 10 mi (16 km) west of the city. It is the location of New Orleans International Airport. René-Robert Cavelier landed on this stretch of the north shore of the Mississippi River in 1682.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 31.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (7%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 26.3 miles on Airline Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 49 / Williams Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 61 / Airline Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.9 miles (LA 641; LA 3125): Navigation decision point.

Yes — New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Gramercy, LA before heading back.

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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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