Origin
Saint Rose, LA
Morning in Saint Rose on Saturday
Local time
7:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Rose, 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
15m
Distance
7.4 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Rose, LA
Antonio Garcia Prats
Kenner, LA
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Trip Overview
Saint Rose, LA to Kenner, LA is 7.4 miles and takes about 15m via River Road, Airline Drive, and Williams Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, specifically Louisiana. Expect a local driving experience with frequent turns, so don't plan for any long stretches of highway cruising. It's a straightforward connection between two nearby communities, perfect for a quick hop if you're in the area.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 7.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This is a turn-heavy local drive, with no highway miles contributing to the 7.4-mile total. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.6 miles on River Road. As you navigate this route, be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that involves frequent changes in direction. The roads you'll primarily use are River Road, Airline Drive, and Williams Boulevard, each offering a distinct feel as you transition between them.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
River Road is the longest continuous segment at about 3.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near LA 48 / River Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (LA 48 / River Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (Alliance Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (US 61 / West Airline Highway): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
LA 48 / River Road
Turn left onto LA 48 / River Road
Navigation decision point
3
3.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Alliance Avenue
Turn left onto Alliance Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
4.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 61 / West Airline Highway
Turn right onto US 61 / West Airline Highway
Navigation decision point
4
6.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
LA 49 / Williams Boulevard
Turn left onto LA 49 / Williams Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
7.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
21st Street
Turn right onto 21st Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| River Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Airline Drive | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Williams Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Airline Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 1st Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Alliance Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| 21st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
River Road
— 3.6 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Rose, LA and Kenner, LA.
1
Start on 1st Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Street
2
Turn left onto LA 48
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
River Road
3
Turn left onto Alliance Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Alliance Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 61
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
West Airline Highway
5
Continue on US 61
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Airline Drive
6
Turn left onto LA 49
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Williams Boulevard
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on LA 49
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Williams Boulevard
8
Turn right onto 21st Street
38 ft
·
1 sec
·
21st Street
9
Arrive at destination
21st Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.12 one way
$2.24 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.23 | $2.45 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.33 | $2.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.63 | $3.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.78 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.65 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.47 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Morning in Kenner on Saturday
Local time
7:21 AM
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
16 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
15m 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 Saint Rose, LA to Kenner, LA covers 7.4 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are River Road, Airline Drive, Williams Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.7 miles from Saint Rose, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.12 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 15m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (LA 48 / River Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (Alliance Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (US 61 / West Airline Highway): Navigation decision point.
The route from Saint Rose, 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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