Connecting Batchelor to Kenner, this 118.2-mile journey takes approximately 2 hours and 26 minutes to complete. Because the entire trip is located within Southeast Louisiana, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the drive. It is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. Expect to spend around $18 on fuel, making it a relatively budget-friendly transit. Whether you are heading toward the greater New Orleans area for business or leisure, this straightforward route offers a direct path across the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
59.1 miles from Batchelor, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 18m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
71.4 mi
1h 20m
Gayden Road
15.9 mi
22m
Airline Highway
11.4 mi
14m
False River Road
8.3 mi
11m
Wye Road
4.3 mi
5m
LA 415 Spur
3.6 mi
5m
Hospital Road
1.8 mi
3m
Williams Boulevard
1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 71.4 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Batchelor, LA and Kenner, LA.
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Start on LA 419
197 ft·6 sec·State Route 419
2
Turn right onto LA 1
16 mi·22 min·Gayden Road
3
Turn right onto LA 1
1.8 mi·3 min·Hospital Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto LA 1
8.3 mi·11 min·False River Road
5
Continue on LA 1
4.3 mi·5 min·Wye Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 190; LA 1
11 mi·14 min·Airline Highway
7
Keep slight right at fork onto LA 415 Spur
3.6 mi·5 min·LA 415 Spur
8
Turn left
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge
9
Merge onto I 10
71 mi·1 hr 20 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Exit 223A-BToward LA 49: Williams Boulevard, New Orleans International AirportUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
174 ft·4 sec
Toward LA 49 South: New Orleans International Airport, Williams Boulevard SouthUse the right lane.
12
Turn right onto LA 49
1.0 mi·2 min·Williams Boulevard
Use the right lane.
13
Turn right onto 21st Street
38 ft·1 sec·21st Street
14
Arrive at destination
21st Street
Trip Plan
Since the total drive time is under two and a half hours, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. You won't need to worry about pacing multiple stops, as the direct nature of the route allows you to reach Kenner efficiently without forced breaks. Keep a close eye on the transition between the local highways and I-10, as the traffic volume will likely increase as you approach the destination. A smart strategy is to fill your tank before leaving Batchelor to ensure your $18 fuel budget remains accurate and you avoid stopping in high-traffic areas. Given the 118.2-mile distance, you can easily complete this trip in one go without the need for mid-way rest stops.
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 59.1 miles from Batchelor, LA, or about 1h 18m 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 26 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.1 miles or 1h 18m 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 1m
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 Batchelor, 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 Batchelor, LA
This is one driving day of about 118.2 miles and 2h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Batchelor, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 17.7 and 117.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
17.7 mi into trip|~25m in|LA 1 / False River Road
At end of road, turn right onto LA 1 / False River Road
Navigation decision point
5
45.5 mi into trip|~1h 2m in|I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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116.9 mi into trip|~2h 23m 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
117.1 mi into trip|~2h 24m 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...
5
117.2 mi into trip|~2h 24m in|LA 49 / Williams Boulevard
Turn right onto LA 49 / Williams Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.85 one way
$35.70 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg41 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$19.60
$39.19
premium
$4.56
$21.22
$42.43
diesel
$5.61
$26.10
$52.19
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
35.5
0
$12.41
$5.67
Efficient EV
29.6
0
$10.34
$4.73
EV Truck/SUV
47.3
0
$16.55
$7.56
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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 17, 2026
Origin
Batchelor, LA
Morning
in Batchelor on Tuesday
Local time
10:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Patchy Fog
SE 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Kenner, LA
Morning
in Kenner on Tuesday
Local time
10:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Mostly Clear
0 mph0% chanceLive 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
1 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
2h 26m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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 118.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is a highway-focused drive that relies heavily on I-10, Gayden Road, and Airline Highway to move you toward your destination. With 63% of your time spent on highways, you should prepare for a steady, consistent pace behind the wheel. The most significant portion of your travel involves a 71.4-mile stretch along I-10, which serves as the backbone of your journey. As you transition from the local roads onto the interstate, the rhythm of the drive shifts from rural surface streets to the faster, more industrial flow of major transit corridors.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 71.4 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Gayden Road. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 17.7 miles in near LA 1 / False River Road.
Driving Effort5/10
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 118.2 miles you will encounter 11 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 17.7 miles (LA 1 / False River Road): Navigation decision point; at 45.5 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 116.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 26m. Total distance: 118.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 71.4 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 17.7 miles (LA 1 / False River Road): Navigation decision point; at 45.5 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 116.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
