Origin
Walker, LA
Afternoon in Walker on Sunday
Local time
1:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Walker, LA to Kenner, LA
Drive Time
5h 13m
Distance
261.7 mi
421 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
Walker, LA
Rollz International
Kenner, LA
Galina Yarovaya.
Trip Overview
Traveling from Walker to Kenner covers 261.7 miles and typically takes about 5 hours and 13 minutes behind the wheel. Because this journey stays within the Southeast region of Louisiana, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $40 for fuel to complete the trek. By utilizing a mix of I-10, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Highway, and US 190, you will navigate a variety of road types. This is a straightforward route that provides a solid balance between highway speed and local transitions, making it an efficient choice for those looking to reach the Kenner area directly.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
130.9 miles from Walker, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 35m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip offers a mixed driving profile, with highway travel accounting for 55 percent of your total time on the road. You will find that the rhythm of the drive shifts as you transition between major interstates and secondary highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 71.4-mile segment on I-10, which provides a steady, consistent pace for a significant portion of your journey. Expect the road personality to vary, as you move from the more localized feel of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Highway and US 190 into the higher-speed flow of the interstate system. Staying focused through these changing environments is key to navigating the route comfortably.
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.
I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 71.4 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 23.1 miles in near US 167 / East Lafayette Street.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 261.7 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 23.1 miles (US 167 / East Lafayette Street): Navigation decision point; at 70 miles (US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 135.7 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
23.1 mi into trip
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~35m in
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US 167 / East Lafayette Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 167 / East Lafayette Street
Navigation decision point
6
70 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m in
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US 167
Keep slight left at fork onto US 167 toward I 49 South, US 167 South: Opelousas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 49 South, US 167 South: Opelousas
6
135.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 40m in
|
US 190
Merge onto US 190
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
260.4 mi into trip
|
~5h 10m 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
260.7 mi into trip
|
~5h 11m 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 Along This Route
On the drive from Walker, LA to Kenner, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Opelousas along the way.
Opelousas
135.2 mi in
|
~2h 39m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 71.4 mi | 1h 20m |
| Martin Luther King, Jr Highway | 64.5 mi | 1h 5m |
| US 190 | 49.5 mi | 1h 3m |
| East Lafayette Street | 46.9 mi | 57m |
| LA 34 | 16.3 mi | 24m |
| Walker Road | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| LA 415 Spur | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| US 84 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 71.4 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walker, LA and Kenner, LA.
1
Start on Parish Road 220
421 ft
·
25 sec
·
Parish Road 220
2
Turn left onto LA 147
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Walker Road
3
Turn straight onto LA 34
16 mi
·
24 min
·
LA 34
4
At end of road, turn right onto US 84; LA 34
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
US 84; LA 34
5
At end of road, turn left onto US 167
47 mi
·
57 min
·
East Lafayette Street
6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 167
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 167
Toward I 49 South, US 167 South: Opelousas
7
Merge onto I 49; US 167; US 71 BYP
64 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas
9
Keep slight left at fork
362 ft
·
9 sec
Toward US 190 East: Baton Rouge
10
Merge onto US 190
49 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
US 190
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto LA 415 Spur
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
LA 415 Spur
12
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge
13
Merge onto I 10
71 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
I 10
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
14
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.
15
Keep slight right at fork
174 ft
·
4 sec
Toward LA 49 South: New Orleans International Airport, Williams Boulevard South
Use the right lane.
16
Turn right onto LA 49
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Williams Boulevard
Use the right lane.
17
Turn right onto 21st Street
38 ft
·
1 sec
·
21st Street
18
Arrive at destination
21st Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 5-hour and 13-minute drive, try to time your departure to avoid peak traffic periods on the busier sections of the route. Since the trip is manageable in one day, you have the flexibility to plan around your own schedule, though incorporating at least one planned stop will help keep you refreshed. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during the longer interstate stretches to ensure you remain within your $40 gas budget. Given that the route involves several different road types, pay close attention to changing speed limits as you transition off the 71.4-mile I-10 segment onto US 190 or local highways. Being mindful of these road transitions will help you maintain a smooth and steady pace throughout the entire 261.7-mile trip.
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 130.9 miles from Walker, LA, or about 2h 35m 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 80 miles or 1h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 130.9 miles or 2h 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 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 Walker, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Walker, LA
This is one driving day of about 261.7 miles and 5h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Walker, 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 130.9 mi from Walker, LA · 2h 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
131 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 130.9 miles from Walker, 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
$40.01 one way
$80.01 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
92 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $43.88 | $87.76 |
| premium | $4.61 | $47.50 | $95.00 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $58.14 | $116.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 91.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 78.5 | 0 | $27.48 | $12.56 |
| Efficient EV | 65.4 | 0 | $22.90 | $10.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 104.7 | 1 | $36.64 | $16.75 |
Gas CO2
92 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
1:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
65°F
Newton, TX
131 mi in
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
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
5h 13m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Walker, LA to Kenner, LA covers 261.7 miles and takes about 5h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, Martin Luther King, Jr Highway, US 190. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 130.9 miles from Walker, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.01 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 261.7 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 23.1 miles (US 167 / East Lafayette Street): Navigation decision point; at 70 miles (US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 135.7 miles (US 190): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Walker, LA to Kenner, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Opelousas along the way.
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