Origin
Kenner, LA
Late night in Kenner on Friday
Local time
4:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kenner, LA to Houma, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
45 mi
72 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
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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Houma, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kenner, LA to Houma, LA covers 45 miles and takes about 1h 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, LA 182 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.5 miles on US 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 45 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h highway drive covering 45 miles, with most of the trip on US 90 and I 310. The longest continuous stretch is about 21.5 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 23 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 21.5 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
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45 miles you will encounter 14 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 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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.
7
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
7
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
5
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
6
36.4 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Keep slight left at fork toward LA 182 West: Houma
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward LA 182 West: Houma
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 Houma, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Baton Rouge along the way.
Baton Rouge
4.9 mi in
|
~8m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 90 | 21.5 mi | 27m |
| I 310 | 7.8 mi | 8m |
| LA 182 | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| Airline Highway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Airline Drive | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| New Orleans Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Williams Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Airline Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 90
— 21.5 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenner, LA and Houma, 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
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Airline Highway
Use the left lane.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 310: Boutte, Baton Rouge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 310 South: Boutte
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 310
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
I 310
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
Toward US 90 West: Houma
10
Merge onto US 90
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on US 90
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on US 90
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on US 90
15 mi
·
18 min
·
US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 210
Toward LA 182: Houma
15
Keep slight left at fork
490 ft
·
15 sec
Toward LA 182 West: Houma
16
Turn left
204 ft
·
5 sec
Toward LA 182 West: Houma
17
Continue on LA 182
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
LA 182
18
Enter roundabout onto LA 182
145 ft
·
2 sec
·
New Orleans Boulevard
19
Continue on LA 182
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
New Orleans Boulevard
20
Turn right onto LA 24; LA 182
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Park Avenue
21
Turn left onto LA 182
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Barrow Street
22
Turn right onto School Street
47 ft
·
2 sec
·
School Street
23
Arrive at destination
School Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.5 mi from Kenner, LA · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.5 miles from Kenner, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Houma, LA
The final approach into Houma, 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
$6.80 one way
$13.59 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $7.46 | $14.92 |
| premium | $4.56 | $8.08 | $16.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.94 | $19.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.94 | $1.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18 | 0 | $6.30 | $2.88 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Houma, LA
Late night in Houma on Friday
Local time
4:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°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
14 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 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 Houma, LA covers 45 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 90, I 310, LA 182. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.5 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 $6.80 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 45 miles you will encounter 14 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: 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.
On the drive from Kenner, LA to Houma, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Baton Rouge along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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