Origin
Kenner, LA
Evening in Kenner on Thursday
Local time
5:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kenner, LA to Orleans Parish, LA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
30m
Distance
22.6 mi
36 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Kenner, LA to Orleans Parish, LA covers 22.6 miles and takes about 30m 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 16 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 22.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 30m highway drive covering 22.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and I 610. The longest continuous stretch is about 16 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 8 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 16 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and I 610. You will hit about 5 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near LA 49 / Williams Boulevard.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.6 miles you will encounter 5 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: near the start (LA 49 / Williams Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 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
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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
5
13.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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 Orleans Parish, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Slidell along the way.
Slidell
8.3 mi in
|
~12m
|
via I 610
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 16 mi | 19m |
| I 610 | 5 mi | 6m |
| Williams Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| 21st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 16 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenner, LA and Orleans Parish, 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
9.3 mi
·
11 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Arrive at destination
I 10
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.41 one way
$6.83 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.75 | $7.49 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.06 | $8.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.99 | $9.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.45 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Orleans Parish, LA
Evening in Orleans Parish on Thursday
Local time
5:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
30m 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 Orleans Parish, LA covers 22.6 miles and takes about 30m 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 11.3 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 $3.41 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 22.6 miles you will encounter 5 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: near the start (LA 49 / Williams Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Kenner, LA to Orleans Parish, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Slidell along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park.
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