Origin
Kenner, LA
Evening in Kenner on Friday
Local time
8:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kenner, LA to Grand Point, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
36.2 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 51m
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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Grand Point, LA
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Trip Overview
Kenner, LA to Grand Point, LA is 36.2 miles and takes about 53 minutes via Airline Highway and LA 641, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, single-day drive within Louisiana's Southeast region. Expect a local feel with frequent turns as you navigate the highways. It's a short enough journey that you won't need extensive planning, making it ideal for a spontaneous trip or an easy addition to a larger itinerary.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 36.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (18%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route features a significant local road component, with 18% of the drive on highways, meaning you'll experience a "turn-heavy local drive." The longest stretch without a turn is 26.3 miles along Airline Highway, offering a brief period of consistent travel before you transition onto local routes like LA 641 and LA 642. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience where frequent adjustments are part of the journey.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Airline Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 26.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 Grand Point, LA is easy. At 53m with 18% 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.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
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 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 61 / Airline Drive
Turn right onto US 61 / Airline Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
29.9 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
LA 641; LA 3125
Turn right onto LA 641; LA 3125
Navigation decision point
4
34.2 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
LA 642
Turn right onto LA 642
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Airline Highway | 26.3 mi | 35m |
| LA 641 | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| LA 642 | 2 mi | 4m |
| Airline Drive | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Williams Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Airline Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 21st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Airline Highway
— 26.3 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenner, LA and Grand Point, 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
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
LA 641; LA 3125
8
Turn right onto LA 642
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
LA 642
9
Turn right onto LA 642
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
LA 642
10
Arrive at destination
LA 642
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.1 mi from Kenner, LA · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.1 miles from Kenner, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Grand Point, LA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Grand Point, 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
$5.47 one way
$10.93 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $6.00 | $12.00 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.50 | $12.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.99 | $15.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 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 | 10.9 | 0 | $3.80 | $1.74 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.17 | $1.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
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
Grand Point, LA
Evening in Grand Point on Friday
Local time
8:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°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
18 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
53m 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 Grand Point, LA covers 36.2 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Airline Highway, LA 641, LA 642. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.1 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 $5.47 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.
The drive from Kenner, LA to Grand Point, LA is easy. At 53m with 18% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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.
The route from Kenner, LA to Grand Point, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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