Trip from Monticello, LA to Kenner, LA

Q: How long is the trip from Monticello, LA to Kenner, LA?

The drive from Monticello, LA to Kenner, LA covers 69.2 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 10, Sherwood Forest Boulevard, North Sherwood Forest Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 34.6 miles from Monticello, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.45 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Monticello, LA to Kenner, LA?

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

Q: Are there national parks near the route from Monticello, LA to Kenner, LA?

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

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 27m

Distance

69.2 mi

111 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min

4 AM

1h 20m ★

6 AM

1h 27m

8 AM

1h 40m

10 AM

1h 32m

12 PM

1h 30m

3 PM

1h 32m

5 PM

1h 40m

8 PM

1h 23m

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

This 69.2-mile drive from Monticello, Louisiana, to Kenner, Louisiana, is a straightforward trip estimated to take about 1 hour and 27 minutes. It's an ideal candidate for a single-day journey, requiring no overnight stops. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on I-10, making it a highway-focused experience. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $10, so it's an economical option. Both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region, so you won't be crossing any major regional boundaries on this relatively short hop.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 69.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive, with 86% of the route utilizing major roadways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 59.3 miles on I-10, indicating extended periods of consistent speed. While the bulk of the journey is on I-10, the initial and final segments will involve local roads like Sherwood Forest Boulevard and North Sherwood Forest Drive, offering a brief change of pace before rejoining the interstate. This mix means you'll experience both steady highway cruising and a bit of local traffic navigation.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 14 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 59.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Sherwood Forest Boulevard. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Cardigan Avenue.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.2 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Cardigan Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (North Sherwood Forest Drive): Navigation decision point; at 8.7 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

5

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Cardigan Avenue

Turn right onto Cardigan Avenue

Navigation decision point

5

0.9 mi into trip | ~3m in | North Sherwood Forest Drive

At end of road, turn left onto North Sherwood Forest Drive

Navigation decision point

5

8.7 mi into trip | ~18m in | I 10

Merge onto I 10

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

67.9 mi into trip | ~1h 24m 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

68.2 mi into trip | ~1h 24m 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...

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 10	59.3 mi	1h 5m
Sherwood Forest Boulevard	4.3 mi	8m
North Sherwood Forest Drive	1.7 mi	3m
Siegen Lane	1.4 mi	2m
Williams Boulevard	1 mi	2m
Catalina Avenue	0.7 mi	2m
Salem Drive	0.1 mi	<1m
Monticello Boulevard	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 10 — 59.3 mi, about 1h 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Salem Drive

0.1 mi · 30 sec · Salem Drive

2

Turn right onto Cardigan Avenue

335 ft · 16 sec · Cardigan Avenue

3

Turn left onto Monticello Boulevard

409 ft · 19 sec · Monticello Boulevard

4

Turn right onto Catalina Avenue

0.7 mi · 2 min · Catalina Avenue

5

At end of road, turn left onto North Sherwood Forest Drive

1.7 mi · 3 min · North Sherwood Forest Drive

6

Continue on Sherwood Forest Boulevard

4.3 mi · 8 min · Sherwood Forest Boulevard

Use the left lane.

7

Continue on LA 3246

1.4 mi · 2 min · Siegen Lane

Use the straight lane.

8

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec

9

Merge onto I 10

59 mi · 1 hr 5 min · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

10

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.

11

Keep slight right at fork

174 ft · 4 sec

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

12

Turn right onto LA 49

1.0 mi · 2 min · Williams Boulevard

Use the right lane.

13

Turn right onto 21st Street

38 ft · 1 sec · 21st Street

14

Arrive at destination

21st Street

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 34.6 mi from Monticello, LA · 47m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Shenandoah, LA

35 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

Shenandoah, LA to Kenner, LA

62.7 mi · 1h 15m

Pacing Suggestions

Shenandoah, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sorrento, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34.6 miles from Monticello, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.45 one way

$20.90 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$11.47	$22.94
premium	$4.56	$12.42	$24.84
diesel	$5.61	$15.28	$30.56

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	20.8	$7.27	$3.32
Efficient EV	17.3	$6.06	$2.77
EV Truck/SUV	27.7	$9.69	$4.43

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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 12, 2026

Origin

Monticello, LA

Evening in Monticello on Thursday

Local time

7:08 PM

CDT

Current temp

88°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kenner, LA

Evening in Kenner on Thursday

Local time

7:08 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

89°F

Shenandoah, LA

35 mi in

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

24 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 27m 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 Monticello, LA to Kenner, LA covers 69.2 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 10, Sherwood Forest Boulevard, North Sherwood Forest Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 34.6 miles from Monticello, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.45 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.2 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Cardigan Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (North Sherwood Forest Drive): Navigation decision point; at 8.7 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Monticello, 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.

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