Origin
Walker, LA
Late night in Walker on Friday
Local time
1:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Walker, LA to Kenner, LA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
67.5 mi
109 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Walker, LA
Miguel Cuenca
Kenner, LA
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Trip Overview
This 67.5-mile drive from Walker to Kenner, Louisiana, will take you approximately 1 hour and 17 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $10, it's an economical and manageable trip, perfectly suited for a single day. The route primarily utilizes Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway and West Florida Republic Parkway before merging onto I-10, offering a mixed driving experience. Since both locations are within the Southeast region, you won't be crossing any major geographical or cultural divides. This journey is straightforward, making it an easy addition to your travel plans without the need for an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 67.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this 67.5-mile stretch, with 51% of it being highway driving. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 29.4 miles on Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway, which offers a good sense of the road's character. The journey transitions from local roads to faster highway segments, providing a varied driving experience. This blend means you'll experience both the efficiency of faster travel and the nuances of navigating more local thoroughfares as you make your way toward Kenner.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 29.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near Walker South Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.5 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 1.1 miles (Walker South Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.4 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 23.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Walker South Road
Enter roundabout onto Walker South Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Enter roundabout toward I 12 East
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward I 12 East
5
23.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward I 55 South: New Orleans
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 38A
Toward I 55 South: New Orleans
8
66.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m 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
66.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway | 29.4 mi | 31m |
| West Florida Republic Parkway | 21.7 mi | 23m |
| I 10 | 12.8 mi | 15m |
| Walker South Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Williams Boulevard | 1 mi | 2m |
| 21st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
— 29.4 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walker, LA and Kenner, LA.
1
Start on LA 447
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Walker South Road
2
Continue on LA 447
285 ft
·
4 sec
·
Walker South Road
3
Enter roundabout onto Walker South Road
68 ft
·
1 sec
·
Walker South Road
4
Continue on Walker South Road
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Walker South Road
5
Enter roundabout
295 ft
·
4 sec
Toward I 12 East
6
Continue
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 12 East
7
Merge onto I 12
22 mi
·
23 min
·
West Florida Republic Parkway
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 38A
Toward I 55 South: New Orleans
9
Merge onto I 55
29 mi
·
31 min
·
Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 10
13 mi
·
15 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
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.
12
Keep slight right at fork
174 ft
·
4 sec
Toward LA 49 South: New Orleans International Airport, Williams Boulevard South
Use the right lane.
13
Turn right onto LA 49
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Williams Boulevard
Use the right lane.
14
Turn right onto 21st Street
38 ft
·
1 sec
·
21st Street
15
Arrive at destination
21st Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.8 mi from Walker, LA · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.8 miles from Walker, 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
$10.19 one way
$20.39 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $11.19 | $22.38 |
| premium | $4.56 | $12.12 | $24.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.90 | $29.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.09 | $3.24 |
| Efficient EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.91 | $2.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27 | 0 | $9.45 | $4.32 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Late night in Kenner on Friday
Local time
1:24 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
19 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
1h 17m 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 Walker, LA to Kenner, LA covers 67.5 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway, West Florida Republic Parkway, I 10. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.8 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 $10.19 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 67.5 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 1.1 miles (Walker South Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.4 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 23.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Walker, LA to Kenner, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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