Origin
Bridge City, LA
Late night in Bridge City on Tuesday
Local time
5:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bridge City, LA to Kenner, LA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
8.8 mi
14 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bridge City, LA
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Kenner, LA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick connection between Bridge City and Kenner, this 8.8-mile trip is an efficient way to get across the region. You can easily complete the drive in about 18 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Budgeting is straightforward, as you will likely spend only about $1 on fuel for the entire journey. Since both locations are situated in Southeast Louisiana, the trip maintains a consistent regional feel throughout. You won’t need to worry about overnight logistics or complex planning for such a short distance. Ultimately, this route serves as a practical, no-fuss link for travelers navigating the area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Metairie Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Earhart Expressway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Huey P. Long Bridge | 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 |
| 6th Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
West Metairie Avenue
— 1.7 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridge City, LA and Kenner, LA.
1
Start on 6th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
6th Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto Bridge City Avenue
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Bridge City Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
4
Merge onto US 90
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Huey P. Long Bridge
5
Continue on LA 3152
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
LA 3152
6
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
this road
Toward LA 3139: Harahan, New Orleans
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward LA 3139 North: Harahan
Use the straight lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Merge onto LA 3139
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Earhart Expressway
10
Keep slight right at fork onto LA 3139
227 ft
·
7 sec
·
Earhart Expressway
Toward LA 3154 North: Dickory Avenue
Use the right lane.
11
Turn straight onto LA 3154
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Dickory Avenue
12
Continue on LA 3154
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Hickory Avenue
13
Continue on David Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
David Drive
14
Turn left onto West Metairie Avenue
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
West Metairie Avenue
15
Turn right onto LA 49
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Williams Boulevard
Use the right lane.
16
Continue on LA 49
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Williams Boulevard
17
Turn right onto 21st Street
38 ft
·
1 sec
·
21st Street
18
Arrive at destination
21st Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 3.5 and 8.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
3.5 mi into trip
|
~7m 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
3.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
5.3 mi into trip
|
~10m 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
8.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
LA 49 / Williams Boulevard
Turn right onto LA 49 / Williams Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
8.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
21st Street
Turn right onto 21st Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.33 one way
$2.66 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.46 | $2.92 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.58 | $3.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.94 | $3.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.77 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Late night in Kenner on Tuesday
Local time
5:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
18m 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 that demands your full attention behind the wheel. You will navigate a mix of thoroughfares, including the Huey P. Long Bridge, the Earhart Expressway, and West Metairie Avenue. Only 29% of this trip takes place on highways, meaning you will spend the majority of your time on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a brief 1.7-mile segment on West Metairie Avenue. Because of the frequent turns, the pace feels more technical and hands-on than a standard interstate cruise.
Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 1.7 mi on West Metairie Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 8.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 18m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles (LA 3139 / Earhart Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Bridge City, LA to Kenner, LA, road signs begin pointing toward New Orleans along the way.
New Orleans
3.3 mi in
|
~6m
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 18m. Total distance: 8.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 1.7 miles on West Metairie Avenue. 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 3.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles (LA 3139 / Earhart Expressway): 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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