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Trip from West Ferriday, LA to Kenner, LA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 23m

Distance

171.7 mi

276 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

22 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 12m ★
6 AM
3h 24m
8 AM
3h 48m
10 AM
3h 32m
12 PM
3h 30m
3 PM
3h 33m
5 PM
3h 47m
8 PM
3h 16m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown West Ferriday, LA, LA

West Ferriday, LA

Nayla Bernardes

suburb city of New Orleans, located in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States

Kenner, LA

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Trip Overview

The drive from West Ferriday, LA to Kenner, LA covers 171.7 miles and takes about 3h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Seargent Prentiss Drive, I 10, US 84 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 79.3 miles on Seargent Prentiss Drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.93 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

85.9 miles from West Ferriday, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 44m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 23m. Total distance: 171.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from West Ferriday, LA to Kenner, LA covers 171.7 miles and takes about 3h 23m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Seargent Prentiss Drive is the longest continuous segment at about 79.3 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 0.1 miles in near LA 903 / Doty Road.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 171.7 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 0.1 miles (LA 903 / Doty Road): Navigation decision point; at 102.5 miles (I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 103 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | LA 903 / Doty Road

At end of road, turn left onto LA 903 / Doty Road

Navigation decision point

6
102.5 mi into trip | ~2h 4m in | I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
5
103 mi into trip | ~2h 5m in | I 10

Merge onto I 10

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
170.4 mi into trip | ~3h 21m 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
170.7 mi into trip | ~3h 21m 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
Seargent Prentiss Drive 79.3 mi 1h 34m
I 10 67.4 mi 1h 15m
US 84 11.5 mi 13m
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway 6.2 mi 7m
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway 2.5 mi 3m
East Wallace Boulevard 1.5 mi 1m
Williams Boulevard 1 mi 2m
Doty Road 0.9 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Seargent Prentiss Drive — 79.3 mi, about 1h 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Ferriday, LA and Kenner, LA.

1

Start on Abraham Road

0.1 mi · 37 sec · Abraham Road
2

At end of road, turn left onto LA 903

0.9 mi · 2 min · Doty Road
3

Continue on LA 903

0.4 mi · 1 min · Kentucky Avenue
4

Turn right onto US 425; LA 15

1.5 mi · 1 min · East Wallace Boulevard
5

Continue on US 84; US 425

11 mi · 13 min · US 84; US 425
6

Keep slight right at fork

526 ft · 14 sec
7

Merge onto US 61

79 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Seargent Prentiss Drive
8

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 48 sec
Toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge
9

Continue on I 110

2.5 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on I 110

5.7 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 110

0.5 mi · 35 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12

Merge onto I 10

67 mi · 1 hr 15 min · I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

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.
14

Keep slight right at fork

174 ft · 4 sec
Toward LA 49 South: New Orleans International Airport, Williams Boulevard South Use the right lane.
15

Turn right onto LA 49

1.0 mi · 2 min · Williams Boulevard
Use the right lane.
16

Turn right onto 21st Street

38 ft · 1 sec · 21st Street
17

Arrive at destination

21st Street

Trip Plan

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 85.9 miles from West Ferriday, LA, or about 1h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.3 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 38 miles or 47m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 85.9 miles or 1h 44m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 47m

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 West Ferriday, 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 West Ferriday, LA

This is one driving day of about 171.7 miles and 3h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from West Ferriday, 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 Seargent Prentiss Drive for about 79.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 85.9 mi from West Ferriday, LA · 1h 44m into the drive

city in Louisiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New Roads, LA

86 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

Oxford, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Baker, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 85.9 miles from West Ferriday, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Seargent Prentiss Drive if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79.3 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Discover the roots of jazz at the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. Located in the heart of the French Quarter, our park offers live performances, exhibits, and programs that celebrate the le...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour Free near mile 171.7
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.93 one way

$51.86 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 60 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $28.47 $56.93
premium $4.56 $30.82 $61.64
diesel $5.61 $37.91 $75.82

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 60.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

22 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Red E Charging Station

Zachary, Louisiana

Other

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

St Francisville, Louisiana

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Eaton Charging Station

Natchez, Mississippi

Other

1 DCFC

Tesla Destination Charger

Natchez, Mississippi

Tesla Destination

1 DCFC

XCharge Charging Station

Harahan, Louisiana

Other

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Gonzales, Louisiana

Tesla

1 DCFC

Red E Charging Station

Gonzales, Louisiana

Other

1 DCFC

Other: 14 ChargePoint: 2 Tesla Destination: 2 Tesla: 2 Rivian: 1 EV Connect: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 51.5 0 $18.03 $8.24
Efficient EV 42.9 0 $15.02 $6.87
EV Truck/SUV 68.7 0 $24.04 $10.99

Gas CO2

60 kg

EV CO2

20 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

West Ferriday, LA

Afternoon in West Ferriday on Thursday

Local time

4:02 PM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kenner, LA

Afternoon in Kenner on Thursday

Local time

4:02 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°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

7 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

3h 23m 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 West Ferriday, LA to Kenner, LA covers 171.7 miles and takes about 3h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Seargent Prentiss Drive, I 10, US 84. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 85.9 miles from West Ferriday, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.93 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 171.7 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 0.1 miles (LA 903 / Doty Road): Navigation decision point; at 102.5 miles (I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 103 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from West Ferriday, LA to Kenner, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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