Origin
Waggaman, LA
Afternoon in Waggaman on Sunday
Local time
4:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waggaman, LA to Kenner, LA
Drive Time
22m
Distance
11.8 mi
19 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waggaman, LA
Richy Dannielz
Kenner, LA
Galina Yarovaya.
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick connection between Waggaman and Kenner, this 11.8-mile trip is a straightforward local commute. Expect to spend about 22 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You will navigate primarily via LA 18, River Road, and West Metairie Avenue as you travel through the Southeast region of Louisiana. With a budget of just $2 for fuel, it is an incredibly cost-effective journey that requires no overnight stops. Since the entire drive stays within the state of Louisiana, you will find the transition between these two communities seamless and efficient.
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
5.9 miles from Waggaman, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 10m into the drive .
Drive Character
This 11.8-mile route offers a mixed driving profile that keeps the journey varied rather than monotonous. You will spend about 43% of your time on highways, balancing faster stretches with slower, local road navigation. The longest uninterrupted segment you will encounter is a 2.6-mile stretch on LA 18, which serves as the primary backbone of the drive. As you progress from the Waggaman area toward Kenner, the character of the road shifts from regional connectors to local avenues. It is a practical, functional drive that avoids the intensity of long-haul interstate travel.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
LA 18 is the longest continuous segment at about 2.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.5 miles in.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 11.8 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 6.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles (LA 3139 / Earhart Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
6.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward LA 3139 North: Harahan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward LA 3139 North: Harahan
7
6.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
8.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
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LA 3139 / Earhart Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto LA 3139 / Earhart Expressway toward LA 3154 North: Dickory Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward LA 3154 North: Dickory Avenue
5
11.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
LA 49 / Williams Boulevard
Turn right onto LA 49 / Williams Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
11.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
21st Street
Turn right onto 21st Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Waggaman, LA to Kenner, LA, road signs begin pointing toward New Orleans along the way.
New Orleans
6.3 mi in
|
~11m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| LA 18 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| River Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| West Metairie Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Earhart Expressway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| LA 3152 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| David Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Dickory Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Williams Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
LA 18
— 2.6 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waggaman, LA and Kenner, LA.
1
Start on Gambino Road
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Gambino Road
2
Turn left onto Avondale Garden Road
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Avondale Garden Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto LA 18
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
River Road
4
Take the ramp onto LA 18
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
LA 18
5
Continue on LA 3152
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
LA 3152
Use the none lane.
6
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
this road
Toward LA 3139: Harahan, New Orleans
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward LA 3139 North: Harahan
Use the straight lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Merge onto LA 3139
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Earhart Expressway
10
Keep slight right at fork onto LA 3139
227 ft
·
7 sec
·
Earhart Expressway
Toward LA 3154 North: Dickory Avenue
Use the right lane.
11
Turn straight onto LA 3154
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Dickory Avenue
12
Continue on LA 3154
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Hickory Avenue
Use the none lane.
13
Continue on David Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
David Drive
Use the none lane.
14
Turn left onto West Metairie Avenue
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
West Metairie Avenue
15
Turn right onto LA 49
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Williams Boulevard
Use the right lane.
16
Continue on LA 49
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Williams Boulevard
Use the none lane.
17
Turn right onto 21st Street
38 ft
·
1 sec
·
21st Street
18
Arrive at destination
21st Street
Trip Plan
Because this is a short, 22-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You won't need to worry about planning for rest stops, as the entire route is easily manageable in one go. Keep in mind that with zero planned stops, you should ensure your vehicle is ready to go before you pull out of Waggaman. Budgeting $2 for fuel is sufficient for this distance, providing a clear financial expectation for your travel plans. For the smoothest experience, pay close attention to the transition between LA 18 and West Metairie Avenue to stay on track as you navigate toward your destination.
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 5.9 miles from Waggaman, LA, or about 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 2.6 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 11.8 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 5.9 miles or 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kenner, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Waggaman, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Waggaman, LA
This is one driving day of about 11.8 miles and 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Waggaman, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on LA 18 for about 2.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 5.9 mi from Waggaman, LA · 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
6 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 11.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 5.9 miles from Waggaman, 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.
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
$1.80 one way
$3.61 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $1.98 | $3.96 |
| premium | $4.61 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.62 | $5.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.24 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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 Sunday
Local time
4:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
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
17 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
22m 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 Waggaman, LA to Kenner, LA covers 11.8 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are LA 18, River Road, West Metairie Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.9 miles from Waggaman, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.80 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 demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 11.8 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 6.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles (LA 3139 / Earhart Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Waggaman, LA to Kenner, LA, road signs begin pointing toward New Orleans along the way.
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