Origin
Minden, LA
Late night in Minden on Wednesday
Local time
5:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Minden, LA to Kenner, LA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
6h 13m
Distance
321.3 mi
517 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 1m
★
6 AM
6h 14m
8 AM
6h 39m
10 AM
6h 23m
12 PM
6h 20m
3 PM
6h 24m
5 PM
6h 38m
8 PM
6h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Minden, LA
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Kenner, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Minden, LA to Kenner, LA covers 321.3 miles and takes about 6h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 49, I 10, US 190 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 142.5 miles on I 49. At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
160.7 miles from Minden, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 5m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 6h 13m highway drive covering 321.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 49 and I 10. The longest continuous stretch is about 142.5 miles on I 49.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 49 is the longest continuous segment at about 142.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 49 and I 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 194.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 321.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 194.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 195.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 195.3 miles (US 190): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
194.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 40m in
Take the exit toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas
5
195.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 41m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 190 East: Baton Rouge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 190 East: Baton Rouge
6
195.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 41m in
|
US 190
Merge onto US 190
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
320 mi into trip
|
~6h 11m 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...
9
320.3 mi into trip
|
~6h 11m 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...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Minden, LA to Kenner, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Opelousas along the way.
Opelousas
194.8 mi in
|
~3h 40m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 49 | 142.5 mi | 2h 23m |
| I 10 | 71.4 mi | 1h 20m |
| US 190 | 49.5 mi | 1h 3m |
| US 371 | 41.4 mi | 59m |
| US 84 | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| LA 415 Spur | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Sibley Road | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Ringgold Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 49
— 142.5 mi, about 2h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minden, LA and Kenner, LA.
1
Start on US 79; US 80; LA 159
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto LA 159
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Sibley Road
3
Continue on US 371
39 mi
·
55 min
·
US 371
4
Keep slight left at fork onto US 371
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
HWY 371
5
Turn straight onto US 71; US 371
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Ringgold Avenue
6
Turn right
131 ft
·
2 sec
7
Continue on US 371
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 371
8
Turn right onto US 84; US 371
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
HWY 84 EAST
9
Continue on US 84; US 371
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
US 84; US 371
10
Continue on US 371; LA 177
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US 371; LA 177
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
12
Merge onto I 49
143 mi
·
2 hr 23 min
·
I 49
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas
14
Keep slight left at fork
362 ft
·
9 sec
Toward US 190 East: Baton Rouge
15
Merge onto US 190
49 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
US 190
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto LA 415 Spur
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
LA 415 Spur
17
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge
18
Merge onto I 10
71 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
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.
20
Keep slight right at fork
174 ft
·
4 sec
Toward LA 49 South: New Orleans International Airport, Williams Boulevard South
Use the right lane.
21
Turn right onto LA 49
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Williams Boulevard
Use the right lane.
22
Turn right onto 21st Street
38 ft
·
1 sec
·
21st Street
23
Arrive at destination
21st Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 160.7 miles from Minden, LA, or about 3h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 142.5 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 80 miles or 1h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 160.7 miles or 3h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 7m
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 Minden, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Minden, LA
This is one driving day of about 321.3 miles and 6h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Minden, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 49 for about 142.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 160.7 mi from Minden, LA · 3h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
161 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 160.7 miles from Minden, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 49 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 142.5 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$48.52 one way
$97.05 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
112 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $53.27 | $106.53 |
| premium | $4.56 | $57.67 | $115.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $70.94 | $141.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 112.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 96.4 | 1 | $33.74 | $15.42 |
| Efficient EV | 80.3 | 0 | $28.11 | $12.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 128.5 | 1 | $44.98 | $20.56 |
Gas CO2
112 kg
EV CO2
38 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Kenner, LA
Late night in Kenner on Wednesday
Local time
5:04 AM
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
4 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
6h 13m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Minden, LA to Kenner, LA covers 321.3 miles and takes about 6h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 49, I 10, US 190. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 160.7 miles from Minden, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $48.52 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 321.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 194.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 195.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 195.3 miles (US 190): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Minden, LA to Kenner, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Opelousas along the way.
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