Origin
Kenner, LA
Afternoon in Kenner on Sunday
Local time
12:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kenner, LA to Bourg, LA
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
52.7 mi
85 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
Photo: Eric Seddon
Trip Overview
The drive from Kenner, LA to Bourg, LA covers 52.7 miles and takes about 1h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Williams Boulevard, Airline Drive, East Airline Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.06 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
26.3 miles from Kenner, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 36m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 13m drive with frequent turns across 52.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 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 Bourg, LA is easy. At 1h 13m 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 Bourg, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Williams Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Airline Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Airline Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Airline Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 310 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 310 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 90 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| LA 182 | 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 Bourg, LA.
1
Start on 21st Street
39 ft
·
6 sec
·
21st Street
2
Turn right onto Williams Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Williams Boulevard
3
Turn right onto Airline Drive
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Airline Drive
4
Continue on East Airline Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Airline Highway
5
Continue on Airline Highway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Airline Highway
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 310: Boutte, Baton Rouge
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 310: Boutte, Baton Rouge
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 310 South: Boutte
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 310 South: Boutte
8
Merge slight left
7.8 mi
·
8 min
9
Keep slight right to continue on US 90 West: Houma
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
US 90 West: Houma
10
Merge slight left
5.3 mi
·
7 min
11
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
12
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
13
Continue straight
15 mi
·
18 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward LA 182: Houma
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
LA 182: Houma
15
Keep slight left to continue on LA 182 West: Houma
489 ft
·
16 sec
·
LA 182 West: Houma
16
Turn left onto LA 182 West: Houma
203 ft
·
5 sec
·
LA 182 West: Houma
17
Continue straight
3.5 mi
·
4 min
18
Turn slight left
4.9 mi
·
6 min
19
Turn left onto East Park Avenue
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
East Park Avenue
20
Continue on Highway 24
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 24
21
Turn right onto Donut Street
249 ft
·
31 sec
·
Donut Street
22
Turn left onto Country Drive
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Country Drive
23
Turn sharp left onto Klondyke Bridge
295 ft
·
25 sec
·
Klondyke Bridge
24
Turn left onto Highway 24
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 24
25
Turn right onto Guidry Street
36 ft
·
2 sec
·
Guidry Street
26
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 26.3 miles from Kenner, LA, or about 36m 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 52.7 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 26.3 miles or 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bourg, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Kenner, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 52.7 miles and 1h 13m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.3 mi from Kenner, LA · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 52.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.3 miles from Kenner, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bourg, LA
The final approach into Bourg, 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 Bourg, 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
$8.06 one way
$16.11 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $8.84 | $17.67 |
| premium | $4.61 | $9.56 | $19.13 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $11.71 | $23.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.38 | $3.37 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Bourg, LA
Afternoon in Bourg on Sunday
Local time
12:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°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
3 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
1h 13m 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 Bourg, LA covers 52.7 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Williams Boulevard, Airline Drive, East Airline Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.3 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 $8.06 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.
The drive from Kenner, LA to Bourg, LA is easy. At 1h 13m 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 Bourg, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kenner, LA to Bourg, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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