Origin
Kenner, LA
Late night in Kenner on Friday
Local time
4:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kenner, LA to Timberlane, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
20.9 mi
34 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
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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Timberlane, LA
Yaroslav Shuraev
Trip Overview
The drive from Kenner, LA to Timberlane, LA covers 20.9 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 10, Pontchartrain Expressway, Westbank Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.7 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 20.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 31m highway drive covering 20.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and Pontchartrain Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 6.7 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 16 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 6.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Pontchartrain Expressway. 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
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 20.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
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 8.3 miles (I 10 / Pontchartrain Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 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
8.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 10 / Pontchartrain Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10 / Pontchartrain Expressway toward New Orleans, Business District
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward New Orleans, Business District
6
11.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 90 BUS / Pontchartrain Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 90 BUS / Pontchartrain Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
17.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward LA 23 South, LA 18 West: Lafayette Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 7
Toward LA 23 South, LA 18 West: Lafayette Stree...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Kenner, LA and Timberlane, LA, road signs point toward New Orleans and Business District.
New Orleans
8.3 mi in
|
~12m
|
via I 10
Business District
8.3 mi in
|
~12m
|
via I 10
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 6.7 mi | 8m |
| Pontchartrain Expressway | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| Westbank Expressway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Belle Chasse Highway | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Williams Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Wall Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Crescent City Connection | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Lafayette Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 6.7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenner, LA and Timberlane, 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 right at fork onto I 10
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Pontchartrain Expressway
Toward New Orleans, Business District
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 90 BUS
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Pontchartrain Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on US 90 BUS
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Crescent City Connection
9
Continue on US 90 BUS
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Westbank Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 7
Toward LA 23 South, LA 18 West: Lafayette Street
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn straight onto LA 23
297 ft
·
13 sec
·
Westbank Expressway
12
Turn left onto LA 23
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
·
Lafayette Street
13
Continue on LA 23
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Belle Chasse Highway
14
Turn right onto Wall Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Wall Boulevard
Use the right lane.
15
Turn right
490 ft
·
35 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.16 one way
$6.31 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.46 | $6.93 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.75 | $7.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.61 | $9.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.19 | $1.00 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Timberlane, LA
Late night in Timberlane on Friday
Local time
4:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
31m 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 Timberlane, LA covers 20.9 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, Pontchartrain Expressway, Westbank Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.4 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 $3.16 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 9 decision points packed into just 20.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
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 8.3 miles (I 10 / Pontchartrain Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Kenner, LA and Timberlane, LA, road signs point toward New Orleans and Business District.
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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