Origin
Bourg, LA
Night in Bourg on Saturday
Local time
11:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bourg, 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
57m
Distance
51.6 mi
83 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bourg, LA
Eric Seddon
Kenner, LA
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Trip Overview
This 51.6-mile journey from Bourg to Kenner, Louisiana, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 57 minutes to complete. With no highway driving involved, you'll navigate primarily via Highway 24 and local roads like Klondyke Bridge and Country Drive. The estimated fuel cost for this short trip is around $8. This route offers a straightforward local drive through the Southeast region, making it an easy addition to your Louisiana explorations. It's a quick trip, so you won't need to worry about overnight stays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 24 | — | — |
| Klondyke Bridge | — | — |
| Country Drive | — | — |
| Donut Street | — | — |
| East Park Avenue | — | — |
| Prospect Boulevard | — | — |
| Highway 3087 | — | — |
| US 90 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Highway 24
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bourg, LA and Kenner, LA.
1
Start on Guidry Street
36 ft
·
7 sec
·
Guidry Street
2
Turn left onto Highway 24
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 24
3
Turn right onto Klondyke Bridge
295 ft
·
30 sec
·
Klondyke Bridge
4
Turn sharp right onto Country Drive
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Country Drive
5
At the end of the road, turn right onto Donut Street
249 ft
·
32 sec
·
Donut Street
6
Turn left onto Highway 24
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 24
7
Turn straight onto East Park Avenue
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
East Park Avenue
8
Turn right onto Prospect Boulevard
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Prospect Boulevard
9
Continue on State Highway 3087
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 3087
10
Turn right
3.1 mi
·
3 min
11
Take the ramp slight right toward US 90 East: New Orleans
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 90 East: New Orleans
12
Merge slight left
22 mi
·
28 min
13
Take the exit slight left toward I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville, New Orleans
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville, New Orleans
14
Continue straight
11 mi
·
12 min
15
Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: New Orleans
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 10 East: New Orleans
16
Merge slight left
2.3 mi
·
2 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward LA 49: Williams Boulevard, New Orleans International Airport
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
LA 49: Williams Boulevard, New Orleans International Airport
18
Keep slight right to continue on LA 49 South: New Orleans International Airport, Williams Boulevard South
174 ft
·
4 sec
·
LA 49 South: New Orleans International Airport, Williams Boulevard South
19
Turn right onto Williams Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Williams Boulevard
20
Turn right onto 21st Street
39 ft
·
2 sec
·
21st Street
21
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.8 miles from Bourg, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.79 one way
$15.59 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $8.55 | $17.11 |
| premium | $4.56 | $9.26 | $18.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.39 | $22.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.42 | $2.48 |
| Efficient EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.22 | $3.30 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Night in Kenner on Saturday
Local time
11:33 PM
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
57m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, as indicated by its 0% highway share. You won't encounter long, monotonous stretches; instead, the road constantly winds and turns, keeping your attention. The primary roads, including Highway 24, will feel like typical Louisiana byways. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but given the profile, anticipate frequent adjustments to your steering and speed. This is a road where you'll be actively engaged with the driving experience.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Highway 24.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bourg, LA to Kenner, LA is easy. At 57m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bourg, LA to Kenner, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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 57m. Total distance: 51.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bourg, LA to Kenner, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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