Origin
Avondale, LA
Late night in Avondale on Sunday
Local time
2:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Avondale, LA to Kenner, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
11.7 mi
19 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
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.
Avondale, LA
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Kenner, LA
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Trip Overview
Crossing from Avondale to Kenner is a quick, straightforward journey spanning 11.7 miles. You can comfortably complete this trip in about 22 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day outing. With a fuel cost of just $2, it is an incredibly budget-friendly way to move through the Southeast Louisiana region. You will primarily navigate via US 90, West Metairie Avenue, and the Earhart Expressway. Since the drive is so short, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated logistics. It serves as a practical, no-nonsense connection between two points in the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 90 | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| 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 |
| Jamie Boulevard | 0.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 90
— 4.8 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avondale, LA and Kenner, LA.
1
Start on Valentine Drive
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Valentine Drive
2
Turn right onto Jamie Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Jamie Boulevard
3
Turn left onto US 90
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
US 90
4
Continue on LA 3152
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
LA 3152
5
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
this road
Toward LA 3139: Harahan, New Orleans
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward LA 3139 North: Harahan
Use the straight lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Merge onto LA 3139
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Earhart Expressway
9
Keep slight right at fork onto LA 3139
227 ft
·
7 sec
·
Earhart Expressway
Toward LA 3154 North: Dickory Avenue
Use the right lane.
10
Turn straight onto LA 3154
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Dickory Avenue
11
Continue on LA 3154
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Hickory Avenue
12
Continue on David Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
David Drive
13
Turn left onto West Metairie Avenue
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
West Metairie Avenue
14
Turn right onto LA 49
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Williams Boulevard
Use the right lane.
15
Continue on LA 49
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Williams Boulevard
16
Turn right onto 21st Street
38 ft
·
1 sec
·
21st Street
17
Arrive at destination
21st Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 11.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Jamie Boulevard
Turn right onto Jamie Boulevard
Navigation decision point
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
|
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
11.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
LA 49 / Williams Boulevard
Turn right onto LA 49 / Williams Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.77 one way
$3.53 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.94 | $3.88 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.10 | $4.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.58 | $5.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
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
Late night in Kenner on Sunday
Local time
2:57 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
14 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 62% of your travel taking place on major roads. You will settle into the flow of traffic quickly, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 4.8 miles on US 90. The journey balances faster highway segments with transitions onto local avenues, creating a varied pace behind the wheel. Expect a functional, efficient drive that prioritizes speed and directness over winding scenic detours. You should feel prepared for a steady, consistent transit that avoids the monotony of long-haul interstate cruising.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.8 mi on US 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 90 and West Metairie Avenue. 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 Jamie Boulevard.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 11.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Jamie Boulevard): Navigation decision point; 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
9 ft
-6 ft
Total Climb
29 ft
Total Descent
30 ft
Highest Point
9 ft
~5.4 mi in
Elevation Range
15 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Avondale, LA to Kenner, LA, road signs begin pointing toward New Orleans along the way.
New Orleans
6.3 mi in
|
~11m
About the Cities
Arriving in Kenner, LA
Full guide →Kenner is a suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana, on the east bank of Jefferson Parish, approximately 10 mi (16 km) west of the city. It is the location of New Orleans International Airport. René-Robert Cavelier landed on this stretch of the north shore of the Mississippi River in 1682.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 11.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.8 miles on US 90. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Kenner, LA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Jamie Boulevard): Navigation decision point; 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.
Yes — New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kenner, LA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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