Origin
Kenner, LA
Night in Kenner on Thursday
Local time
9:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kenner, LA to Mandeville, LA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
47m
Distance
34.7 mi
56 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 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 46m
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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Mandeville, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kenner, LA to Mandeville, LA covers 34.7 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Causeway Boulevard, I 10, Monroe Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.8 miles on North Causeway Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.24 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 34.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m 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 47m drive with frequent turns across 34.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Causeway Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 25.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 34.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
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 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 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
8
6.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, Bonnabel Boulevard
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 228
Toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, Bonnabel...
7
6.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Causeway Boulevard North, Mandeville, Bonnabel Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Causeway Boulevard North, Mandeville, Bo...
9
6.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Causeway Boulevard North, Mandeville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Causeway Boulevard North, Mandeville
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 Mandeville, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Causeway Boulevard North along the way.
Causeway Boulevard North
6.3 mi in
|
~10m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Causeway Boulevard | 25.8 mi | 31m |
| I 10 | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| Monroe Street | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Williams Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East Causeway Approach | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 21st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Causeway Boulevard
— 25.8 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenner, LA and Mandeville, 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
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 228
Toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, Bonnabel Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward Causeway Boulevard North, Mandeville, Bonnabel Boulevard
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Toward Causeway Boulevard North, Mandeville
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto North Causeway Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Causeway Boulevard
10
Keep slight right at fork onto North Causeway Boulevard
25 mi
·
29 min
·
North Causeway Boulevard
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
12
Continue on East Causeway Approach
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
East Causeway Approach
13
Turn right onto Monroe Street
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Monroe Street
14
Arrive at destination
LA 1087
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.4 mi from Kenner, LA · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.4 miles from Kenner, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Mandeville, LA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Mandeville, 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
$5.24 one way
$10.48 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.75 | $11.51 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.23 | $12.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.66 | $15.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.64 | $1.67 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.86 | $2.22 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Mandeville, LA
Night in Mandeville on Thursday
Local time
9:45 PM
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
47m 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 Mandeville, LA covers 34.7 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Causeway Boulevard, I 10, Monroe Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.4 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 $5.24 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 10 decision points packed into just 34.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
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 6.2 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 Mandeville, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Causeway Boulevard North along the way.
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