Trip from Lafayette, LA to Kenner, LA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 24m

Distance

123.9 mi

199 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min

4 AM

2h 15m ★

6 AM

2h 25m

8 AM

2h 44m

10 AM

2h 32m

12 PM

2h 30m

3 PM

2h 33m

5 PM

2h 43m

8 PM

2h 19m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lafayette, LA to Kenner, LA covers 123.9 miles and takes about 2h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 10, Northeast Evangeline Thruway, Williams Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 119.6 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.71 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.

Midpoint

61.9 miles from Lafayette, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 24m. Total distance: 123.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 24m highway drive covering 123.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and Northeast Evangeline Thruway. The longest continuous stretch is about 119.6 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 11 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 119.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Northeast Evangeline Thruway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Rue Jefferson.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 24m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Rue Jefferson): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 122.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Rue Jefferson

Turn left onto Rue Jefferson

Navigation decision point

5

3 mi into trip | ~6m in | I 10

Merge onto I 10

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

122.6 mi into trip | ~2h 22m in

Take the exit toward LA 49: Williams Boulevard, New Orleans International Airport

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 223A-B Toward LA 49: Williams Boulevard, New Orleans I...

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122.8 mi into trip | ~2h 22m in

Keep slight right at fork toward LA 49 South: New Orleans International Airport, Williams Boulevard South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward LA 49 South: New Orleans International A...

5

122.9 mi into trip | ~2h 22m in | LA 49 / Williams Boulevard

Turn right onto LA 49 / Williams Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 10	119.6 mi	2h 15m
Northeast Evangeline Thruway	1.9 mi	3m
Williams Boulevard	1 mi	2m
Rue Jefferson	0.3 mi	<1m
Jefferson Boulevard	0.3 mi	<1m
Rue Vermilion Ouest	<0.1 mi	<1m
21st Street	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 10 — 119.6 mi, about 2h 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Rue Vermilion Ouest

335 ft · 22 sec · Rue Vermilion Ouest

2

Turn left onto Rue Jefferson

0.3 mi · 51 sec · Rue Jefferson

3

Continue on Jefferson Boulevard

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Jefferson Boulevard

4

Turn left onto US 90; LA 182

1.9 mi · 3 min · Northeast Evangeline Thruway

5

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge

6

Merge onto I 10

120 mi · 2 hr 15 min · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Exit 223A-B Toward LA 49: Williams Boulevard, New Orleans International Airport Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

Keep slight right at fork

174 ft · 4 sec

Toward LA 49 South: New Orleans International Airport, Williams Boulevard South Use the right lane.

9

Turn right onto LA 49

1.0 mi · 2 min · Williams Boulevard

Use the right lane.

10

Turn right onto 21st Street

38 ft · 1 sec · 21st Street

11

Arrive at destination

21st Street

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 61.9 miles from Lafayette, LA, or about 1h 13m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 119.6 miles.

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 27 miles or 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 61.9 miles or 1h 13m 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 58m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Lafayette, 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 Lafayette, LA

This is one driving day of about 123.9 miles and 2h 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Lafayette, LA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 119.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 61.9 mi from Lafayette, LA · 1h 13m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Baton Rouge, LA

62 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.

Popular next leg

Baton Rouge, LA to Kenner, LA

69.8 mi · 1h 20m

Pacing Suggestions

Breaux Bridge, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Baton Rouge, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 61.9 miles from Lafayette, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 119.6 miles.

Arriving in Kenner, LA

The final approach into Kenner, 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 Kenner, LA.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Spoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lafayette, Louisiana

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13375340585

Visit website

Vestal Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lafayette, Louisiana

0.1 mi

Court Street Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Port Allen, Louisiana

0.8 mi

Spoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13375340585

Visit website

Vestal Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $100 or ab

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 4–9 pm

+13375340682

Visit website

Court Street Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 53.1

Port Allen, Louisiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+12253304669

Visit website

Supper Club BR

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $100 or ab mile 61.9

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 5–10 pm

+12253411000

Visit website

Louisiana Lagniappe Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour Expensive mile 61.9

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 5–8:30 pm

+12257679991

Visit website

Vermilionville Historic Village

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13372334077

Visit website

Bon Temps Grill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13377068850

Visit website

Poche's Market & Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 8.8

Breaux Bridge, Louisiana

Hours: 4 am–8 pm

+13373322108

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 8.8

Breaux Bridge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 8.8

Breaux Bridge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13373321253

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13374826858

Visit website

Green Park Park & Charge

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 53.1

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 53.1

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 79.6

Gonzales, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 53.1

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

XCharge Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 123.9

Harahan, Louisiana

Children's Museum of Acadiana

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+13372328500

Visit website

Blue Zoo Aquarium Baton Rouge

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 61.9

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+12254165290

Visit website

Lafayette Science Museum

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+13372915544

Visit website

The Lafayette Museum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13372342208

Visit website

13th Gate Escape, Louisiana's Ultimate Escape Games

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 53.1

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 9 am–10:15 pm

+12253891313

Visit website

USS KIDD Veterans Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 53.1

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 9:30 am–3:30 pm

+12253421942

Visit website

Riverfront Plaza & City Dock

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 53.1

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Girard Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Discover the roots of jazz at the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. Located in the heart of the French Quarter, our park offers live performances, exhibits, and programs that celebrate the le...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour Free near mile 123.9

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.71 one way

$37.42 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 43 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$20.54	$41.08
premium	$4.56	$22.24	$44.48
diesel	$5.61	$27.36	$54.71

Estimated Tolls: $0.13

Northeast Evangeline Thruway (1.9 mi) $0.13

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 43.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	37.2	$13.01	$5.95
Efficient EV	31	$10.84	$4.96
EV Truck/SUV	49.6	$17.35	$7.93

Gas CO2

43 kg

EV CO2

14 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 as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Lafayette, LA

Late night in Lafayette on Saturday

Local time

3:55 AM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kenner, LA

Late night in Kenner on Saturday

Local time

3:55 AM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 5 mph 0% chance 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

6 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

2h 24m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Lafayette, LA to Kenner, LA covers 123.9 miles and takes about 2h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 10, Northeast Evangeline Thruway, 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 61.9 miles from Lafayette, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.71 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 2h 24m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Rue Jefferson): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 122.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

The route from Lafayette, LA to Kenner, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Kenner, LA

Nearby Places

Spoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant

Spoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant

Vestal Restaurant

Court Street Cafe

Supper Club BR

Louisiana Lagniappe Restaurant

Vermilionville Historic Village

Bon Temps Grill

Poche's Market & Restaurant

Electrify America Charging Station

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Green Park Park & Charge

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

XCharge Charging Station

Children's Museum of Acadiana

Blue Zoo Aquarium Baton Rouge

Lafayette Science Museum

The Lafayette Museum

13th Gate Escape, Louisiana's Ultimate Escape Games

USS KIDD Veterans Museum

Riverfront Plaza & City Dock

Girard Park

National Parks Near This Route

New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Lafayette, LA

Kenner, LA

Same local time

6 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 24m on the road

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