Origin
Schriever, LA
Afternoon in Schriever on Friday
Local time
2:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Schriever, LA to Kenner, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
51.5 mi
83 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Schriever, LA
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Kenner, LA
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Trip Overview
This 51.5-mile drive from Schriever to Kenner, Louisiana, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 4 minutes. You'll primarily navigate via Raceland-M C Express and I-310, with a segment on Main Street. With a fuel cost estimated at $8, this route is budget-friendly for a short excursion. The drive offers a typical Southeast Louisiana feel, characterized by a turn-heavy local road experience. No specific stops are recommended, so you can focus on reaching your destination efficiently.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 51.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, rather than an open highway cruise. Only 26% of this journey is on highways, meaning you'll encounter more frequent turns and local traffic. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll experience is 30.9 miles along Raceland-M C Express, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before rejoining more active local roads. This drive will likely feel like a series of connected local routes, requiring your attention to navigation and speed.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Raceland-M C Express is the longest continuous segment at about 30.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.1 miles in near US 90 / Raceland-M C Express.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.5 miles you will encounter 10 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 5.1 miles (US 90 / Raceland-M C Express): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
5.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 90 / Raceland-M C Express
Merge onto US 90 / Raceland-M C Express
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
35.9 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville, New Orleans
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonvil...
6
47.2 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 East: New Orleans
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 1A
Toward I 10 East: New Orleans
8
50.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m 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
50.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m 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 Schriever, LA to Kenner, LA, road signs begin pointing toward New Orleans along the way.
New Orleans
35.9 mi in
|
~45m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Raceland-M C Express | 30.9 mi | 37m |
| I 310 | 11.1 mi | 12m |
| Main Street | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| I 10 | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| Williams Boulevard | 1 mi | 2m |
| Highway 24 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 21st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Raceland-M C Express
— 30.9 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Schriever, LA and Kenner, LA.
1
Start on Highway 24
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Highway 24
2
Turn straight onto LA 24
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn left
354 ft
·
14 sec
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
5
Merge onto US 90
31 mi
·
37 min
·
Raceland-M C Express
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville, New Orleans
7
Continue on I 310
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 310
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1A
Toward I 10 East: New Orleans
9
Merge onto I 10
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 10
Use the straight lane.
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 25.8 mi from Schriever, LA · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.8 miles from Schriever, 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
$7.78 one way
$15.56 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $8.54 | $17.08 |
| premium | $4.56 | $9.24 | $18.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.37 | $22.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.41 | $2.47 |
| Efficient EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.51 | $2.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.21 | $3.30 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Afternoon in Kenner on Friday
Local time
2:32 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 4m 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 Schriever, LA to Kenner, LA covers 51.5 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Raceland-M C Express, I 310, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.8 miles from Schriever, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.78 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 51.5 miles you will encounter 10 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 5.1 miles (US 90 / Raceland-M C Express): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Schriever, LA to Kenner, LA, road signs begin pointing toward New Orleans along the way.
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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