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Trip from Kenner, LA to Rayne, LA

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Drive Time

2h 38m

Distance

138.3 mi

223 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 28m ★
6 AM
2h 39m
8 AM
3h 0m
10 AM
2h 46m
12 PM
2h 44m
3 PM
2h 47m
5 PM
2h 59m
8 PM
2h 32m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

suburb city of New Orleans, located in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States

Kenner, LA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Kenner, LA to Rayne, LA covers 138.3 miles and takes about 2h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Williams Boulevard, I 10 West, LA 35 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.89 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

69.2 miles from Kenner, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 2h 38m drive with frequent turns across 138.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Williams Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.

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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Kenner, LA to Rayne, LA is easy. At 2h 38m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kenner, LA to Rayne, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Williams Boulevard Unavailable Refreshing
I 10 West Unavailable Refreshing
LA 35 Unavailable Refreshing
The Boulevard Unavailable Refreshing
State Route 35 Unavailable Refreshing
North Adams Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
East Texas Avenue Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Williams Boulevard — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kenner, LA and Rayne, LA.

1

Start on 21st Street

39 ft · 6 sec · 21st Street
2

Turn right onto Williams Boulevard

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Williams Boulevard
3

Continue on Williams Boulevard

1.2 mi · 2 min · Williams Boulevard
4

Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge

0.4 mi · 55 sec · I 10 West: Baton Rouge
5

Merge slight left

67 mi · 1 hr 15 min
6

Keep slight left

68 mi · 1 hr 16 min
7

Take the exit slight right toward LA 35, LA 98: Rayne, Church Point

0.2 mi · 24 sec · LA 35, LA 98: Rayne, Church Point
8

Keep slight left

253 ft · 6 sec
9

Turn left onto The Boulevard

0.8 mi · 1 min · The Boulevard
10

Continue on State Route 35

459 ft · 8 sec · State Route 35
11

Continue on North Adams Avenue

0.4 mi · 41 sec · North Adams Avenue
12

Turn left onto East Texas Avenue

112 ft · 2 sec · East Texas Avenue
13

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69.2 miles from Kenner, LA, or about 1h 19m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 31m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 69.2 miles or 1h 19m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 10m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rayne, LA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Kenner, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Kenner, LA

This is one driving day of about 138.3 miles and 2h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Kenner, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 69.2 mi from Kenner, LA · 1h 19m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Baton Rouge, LA

69 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

Baton Rouge, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Baton Rouge, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 69.2 miles from Kenner, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Rayne, LA

The final approach into Rayne, LA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Rayne, LA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.89 one way

$41.77 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 48 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $22.93 $45.86
premium $4.56 $24.82 $49.65
diesel $5.61 $30.53 $61.07

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 48.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 41.5 0 $14.52 $6.64
Efficient EV 34.6 0 $12.10 $5.53
EV Truck/SUV 55.3 0 $19.36 $8.85

Gas CO2

48 kg

EV CO2

16 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.

Forecast data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Kenner, LA

Afternoon in Kenner on Tuesday

Local time

12:03 PM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rayne, LA

Afternoon in Rayne on Tuesday

Local time

12:03 PM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 38m 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 Rayne, LA covers 138.3 miles and takes about 2h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Williams Boulevard, I 10 West, LA 35. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 69.2 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 $20.89 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Kenner, LA to Rayne, LA is easy. At 2h 38m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kenner, LA to Rayne, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kenner, LA to Rayne, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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