Origin
Belle Rose, LA
Morning in Belle Rose on Sunday
Local time
7:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Belle Rose, 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
1h 14m
Distance
60.1 mi
97 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Belle Rose, LA
Ionut Photos
Kenner, LA
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Trip Overview
This 60.1-mile journey from Belle Rose, LA, to Kenner, LA, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 5 minutes to complete. You'll navigate primarily via Highway 998 and Highway 1 South, with a brief section on Albert Street. Given the relatively short distance and estimated fuel cost of around $9, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. The drive offers a local feel, suggesting you'll be passing through communities rather than sticking to major interstates. Both your origin and destination are within Louisiana's Southeast region, so expect a consistent regional experience throughout.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 40.1 mi | 45m |
| LA 70 | 10 mi | 12m |
| Highway 1 South | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| LA 308 | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Division Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Williams Boulevard | 1 mi | 2m |
| Marchand Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| LA 22 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 40.1 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belle Rose, LA and Kenner, LA.
1
Start on LA 998
45 ft
·
6 sec
·
Highway 998
2
Turn left onto LA 1
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 1 South
3
Turn right onto LA 943
460 ft
·
14 sec
·
LA 943
4
Turn left onto LA 308
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
LA 308
5
Turn right onto LA 3089
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Albert Street
6
Continue on LA 3089
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Marchand Drive
7
Continue on LA 3089
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Division Street
8
Continue on LA 70
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
LA 70
9
Keep slight right at fork onto LA 70
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
LA 70
10
Keep slight right at fork onto LA 70
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
LA 70
11
Keep slight right at fork onto LA 70
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Crawford Leblanc Boulevard
12
Merge onto LA 22
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
LA 22
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 10 East: New Orleans
14
Merge onto I 10
40 mi
·
45 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
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.
16
Keep slight right at fork
174 ft
·
4 sec
Toward LA 49 South: New Orleans International Airport, Williams Boulevard South
Use the right lane.
17
Turn right onto LA 49
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Williams Boulevard
Use the right lane.
18
Turn right onto 21st Street
38 ft
·
1 sec
·
21st Street
19
Arrive at destination
21st Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 60.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.1 miles from Belle Rose, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 2.8 and 59.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
LA 943
Turn right onto LA 943
Navigation decision point
5
18.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
58.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m 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
59 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m 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
59.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
LA 49 / Williams Boulevard
Turn right onto LA 49 / Williams Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.08 one way
$18.15 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $9.96 | $19.93 |
| premium | $4.56 | $10.79 | $21.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.27 | $26.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18 | 0 | $6.31 | $2.88 |
| Efficient EV | 15 | 0 | $5.26 | $2.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24 | 0 | $8.41 | $3.85 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Morning in Kenner on Sunday
Local time
7:02 AM
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
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 14m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive on this route. With a 0% highway share, you won't encounter any interstate cruising here. Instead, you'll be on surface streets and highways like Highway 998 and Highway 1 South, which are characteristic of navigating through towns and rural areas. While there's no specified longest uninterrupted stretch, the 'turn-heavy' profile indicates frequent adjustments in direction. This means you'll be actively engaged with the road, making it feel more like a series of connected local roads than a single continuous path.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 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 40.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and LA 70. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in near LA 943.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 60.1 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 2.8 miles (LA 943): Navigation decision point; at 18.8 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 1h 14m. Total distance: 60.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Belle Rose, LA to Kenner, LA covers 60.1 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, LA 70, Highway 1 South. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.1 miles from Belle Rose, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.08 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 is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 60.1 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 2.8 miles (LA 943): Navigation decision point; at 18.8 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Belle Rose, LA to Kenner, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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