Origin
Port Allen, LA
Evening in Port Allen on Wednesday
Local time
8:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Port Allen, LA to Kenner, LA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
71.8 mi
116 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Port Allen, LA
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Kenner, LA
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Trip Overview
This 71.8-mile drive from Port Allen to Kenner, Louisiana, will take you about 1 hour and 23 minutes. It's a straightforward day trip, with a fuel cost estimated at $11, and no overnight stays are needed. You'll primarily be on local roads, so expect a turn-heavy experience rather than an open highway cruise. Since both your origin and destination are in the Southeast region, you'll stay within the familiar landscape of Louisiana. This route is best suited for those who prefer a more direct, less highway-centric journey.
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
35.9 miles from Port Allen, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a turn-heavy local drive, with no highway mileage to speak of. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 69.2 miles, primarily on Horace Wilkinson Bridge, offering a brief period of consistent travel before re-engaging with local roads. The route emphasizes navigating through communities, so be prepared for varied speed limits and frequent intersections. It's a drive that keeps you engaged with the local environment.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Horace Wilkinson Bridge is the longest continuous segment at about 69.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 71.8 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 0.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (I 10 / Horace Wilkinson Bridge): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the exit toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge
7
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 10 / Horace Wilkinson Bridge
Merge onto I 10 / Horace Wilkinson Bridge
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
70.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m 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
70.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Horace Wilkinson Bridge | 69.2 mi | 1h 18m |
| Williams Boulevard | 1 mi | 2m |
| Dr Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Highway 1 South | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Alexander Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Avenue A | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 21st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Horace Wilkinson Bridge
— 69.2 mi, about 1h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Allen, LA and Kenner, LA.
1
Start on South Alexander Avenue
304 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Alexander Avenue
2
Turn right onto Avenue A
52 ft
·
2 sec
·
Avenue A
3
Turn left onto LA 1
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
4
Continue on LA 1
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Highway 1 South
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 10
69 mi
·
1 hr 18 min
·
Horace Wilkinson Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
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.
9
Keep slight right at fork
174 ft
·
4 sec
Toward LA 49 South: New Orleans International Airport, Williams Boulevard South
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto LA 49
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Williams Boulevard
Use the right lane.
11
Turn right onto 21st Street
38 ft
·
1 sec
·
21st Street
12
Arrive at destination
21st Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 1 hour and 23 minutes, this route offers flexibility for when you depart. Leaving mid-morning can help you avoid the busiest local traffic. You won't need to worry about extensive stops for this trip, but keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you navigate the local roads, with an estimated cost of $11. A specific tip for this drive is to familiarize yourself with the sequence of main roads, including Horace Wilkinson Bridge and Williams Boulevard, before you set out to ensure a smoother transition through the many turns.
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 35.9 miles from Port Allen, LA, or about 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69.2 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 16 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.9 miles or 42m 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 10m
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 Port Allen, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Port Allen, LA
This is one driving day of about 71.8 miles and 1h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Port Allen, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Horace Wilkinson Bridge for about 69.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.9 mi from Port Allen, LA · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.9 miles from Port Allen, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Horace Wilkinson Bridge if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 69.2 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.84 one way
$21.69 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $11.90 | $23.81 |
| premium | $4.56 | $12.89 | $25.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.85 | $31.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.54 | $3.45 |
| Efficient EV | 18 | 0 | $6.28 | $2.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.7 | 0 | $10.05 | $4.60 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Evening in Kenner on Wednesday
Local time
8:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 23m 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 Port Allen, LA to Kenner, LA covers 71.8 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Horace Wilkinson Bridge, Williams Boulevard, Dr Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.9 miles from Port Allen, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.84 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 71.8 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 0.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (I 10 / Horace Wilkinson Bridge): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Port Allen, LA to Kenner, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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