Origin
Oakdale, LA
Late night in Oakdale on Saturday
Local time
12:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oakdale, 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
3h 44m
Distance
174.1 mi
280 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 31m
★
6 AM
3h 44m
8 AM
4h 9m
10 AM
3h 53m
12 PM
3h 50m
3 PM
3h 54m
5 PM
4h 8m
8 PM
3h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oakdale, LA
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Kenner, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Oakdale, LA to Kenner, LA covers 174.1 miles and takes about 3h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 10, US 190, West Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 71.4 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.29 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
87 miles from Oakdale, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 44m. Total distance: 174.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 44m highway drive covering 174.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and US 190. The longest continuous stretch is about 71.4 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 27 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 71.4 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
118 ft
0 ft
Total Climb
19 ft
Total Descent
138 ft
Highest Point
118 ft
Elevation Range
119 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and US 190. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near South 13th Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 174.1 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 0.2 miles (South 13th Street): Navigation decision point; at 47.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.1 miles (US 190): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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South 13th Street
At end of road, turn right onto South 13th Street
Navigation decision point
5
47.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m 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
6
48.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
US 190
Merge onto US 190
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
172.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 41m 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
173 mi into trip
|
~3h 41m 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 Oakdale, LA to Kenner, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Opelousas along the way.
Opelousas
47.5 mi in
|
~1h 10m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 71.4 mi | 1h 20m |
| US 190 | 49.5 mi | 1h 3m |
| West Main Street | 18.1 mi | 27m |
| Oakdale Road | 9.8 mi | 14m |
| Vidrine Road | 7.1 mi | 10m |
| Oakdale Highway | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| State Route 10 | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| LA 415 Spur | 3.6 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 71.4 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakdale, LA and Kenner, LA.
1
Start on East 6th Avenue
133 ft
·
11 sec
·
East 6th Avenue
2
Continue on East 6th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
East 6th Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto South 13th Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
South 13th Street
4
Continue on East 5th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
East 5th Avenue
5
Turn left onto LA 10
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 10
6
Continue on LA 10
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Oakdale Road
7
Continue on LA 10
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Oakdale Highway
8
Turn straight onto LA 10
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Oakdale Road
9
Continue on LA 10
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Oakdale Highway
10
Continue on LA 10
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
State Route 10
11
Continue on LA 10
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Oakdale Road
12
Continue on LA 10
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Vidrine Road
13
Continue on US 167; LA 10
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Chemin Vidrine
14
Continue on US 167; LA 10
18 mi
·
27 min
·
West Main Street
15
Take the ramp onto US 167
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
US 167
Toward I 49 South, US 167 South: Opelousas
16
Merge onto I 49; US 167
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
17
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas
18
Keep slight left at fork
362 ft
·
9 sec
Toward US 190 East: Baton Rouge
19
Merge onto US 190
49 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
US 190
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Keep slight right at fork onto LA 415 Spur
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
LA 415 Spur
21
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge
22
Merge onto I 10
71 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
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.
24
Keep slight right at fork
174 ft
·
4 sec
Toward LA 49 South: New Orleans International Airport, Williams Boulevard South
Use the right lane.
25
Turn right onto LA 49
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Williams Boulevard
Use the right lane.
26
Turn right onto 21st Street
38 ft
·
1 sec
·
21st Street
27
Arrive at destination
21st Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 87 miles from Oakdale, LA, or about 2h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71.4 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 38 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 87 miles or 2h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kenner, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Oakdale, 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 Oakdale, LA
This is one driving day of about 174.1 miles and 3h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Oakdale, 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 10 for about 71.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 87 mi from Oakdale, LA · 2h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
87 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 87 miles from Oakdale, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 71.4 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.29 one way
$52.59 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
61 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $28.86 | $57.73 |
| premium | $4.56 | $31.25 | $62.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $38.44 | $76.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.2 | 0 | $18.28 | $8.36 |
| Efficient EV | 43.5 | 0 | $15.23 | $6.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 69.6 | 0 | $24.37 | $11.14 |
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 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
Kenner, LA
Late night in Kenner on Saturday
Local time
12:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Mostly Clear
SE 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
7 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
3h 44m 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 Oakdale, LA to Kenner, LA covers 174.1 miles and takes about 3h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, US 190, West Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 87 miles from Oakdale, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.29 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 174.1 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 0.2 miles (South 13th Street): Navigation decision point; at 47.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.1 miles (US 190): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Oakdale, LA to Kenner, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Opelousas along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 0 ft to 118 ft elevation with about 19 ft of total climbing.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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