Origin
Kenner, LA
Late night in Kenner on Saturday
Local time
12:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kenner, LA to Paulina, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
34.1 mi
55 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 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
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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Paulina, LA
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Trip Overview
This 34.1-mile drive from Kenner, LA, to Paulina, LA, will take you about 49 minutes, making it a perfect 1-day trip. You'll navigate a mix of roads, including Airline Highway and LA 641, with about 12% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this short hop is around $5. The general feel is a turn-heavy local drive, so expect to be actively steering for much of the way. Both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region of Louisiana, keeping the scenery consistent throughout this brief excursion.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 34.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (12%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
The character of this drive is best described as a turn-heavy local experience. With only a 12% highway share, you'll spend most of your time on local roads, requiring your attention for frequent turns. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 26.3 miles on Airline Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before you encounter more local transitions. This route is not about covering vast distances quickly but rather about navigating through communities and their connecting arteries.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near LA 49 / Williams Boulevard.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 49m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
4
32.2 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
LA 44
At end of road, turn right onto LA 44
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Airline Highway | 26.3 mi | 35m |
| LA 641 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| LA 44 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Airline Drive | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Williams Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Airline Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Airline Avenue | 0.3 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 Paulina, 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
·
3 min
·
LA 641
9
Turn left onto LA 3274
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
South Airline Avenue
10
At end of road, turn right onto LA 44
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
LA 44
11
Arrive at destination
LA 44
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17 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 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17 miles from Kenner, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Paulina, LA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Paulina, 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
$5.15 one way
$10.30 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.65 | $11.31 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.12 | $12.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 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 | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $2.18 |
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
Paulina, LA
Late night in Paulina on Saturday
Local time
12:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°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
19 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
49m 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 Paulina, LA covers 34.1 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Airline Highway, LA 641, LA 44. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17 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 $5.15 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 straightforward 49m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 Paulina, 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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