Origin
Chalmette, LA
Night in Chalmette on Saturday
Local time
11:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chalmette, 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
34m
Distance
20.1 mi
32 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chalmette, LA
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Kenner, LA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Chalmette to Kenner covers 20.1 miles across the Southeast region of Louisiana. You should budget approximately 31 minutes for this transit, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel cost estimate of just $3, the journey is highly economical for most vehicles. Since this route remains entirely within the state, you won't need to worry about regional transitions or overnight logistics. It functions best as a straightforward local commute, offering a practical way to navigate between these two points without the need for extensive travel planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 6.5 mi | 8m |
| I 610 | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| West Judge Perez Drive | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| North Claiborne Avenue | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| Franklin Avenue | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Williams Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Oak Place | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Montesquieu Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 6.5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chalmette, LA and Kenner, LA.
1
Start on LA 39
175 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Judge Perez Drive
2
Turn right onto Montesquieu Street
169 ft
·
7 sec
·
Montesquieu Street
3
Turn right onto Oak Place
352 ft
·
14 sec
·
Oak Place
4
Turn right onto Fenelon Street
166 ft
·
5 sec
·
Fenelon Street
5
Turn left onto LA 39
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
West Judge Perez Drive
6
Continue on LA 39
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
North Claiborne Avenue
7
Turn right onto Franklin Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Franklin Avenue
8
Keep slight left at fork onto Franklin Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Franklin Avenue
9
Keep slight left at fork onto Franklin Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Franklin Avenue
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
11
Continue on I 610
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
I 610
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 10
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 223A
Toward LA 49: Williams Boulevard, 32nd Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward LA 49 South: Williams Boulevard, 32nd Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
Toward LA 49 South: Williams Boulevard
Use the slight left / right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto LA 49
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Williams Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
Turn right onto 21st Street
38 ft
·
1 sec
·
21st Street
18
Arrive at destination
21st Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Montesquieu Street
Turn right onto Montesquieu Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Oak Place
Turn right onto Oak Place
Navigation decision point
8
18 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward LA 49: Williams Boulevard, 32nd Street
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
Toward LA 49: Williams Boulevard, 32nd Street
8
18.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward LA 49 South: Williams Boulevard, 32nd Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward LA 49 South: Williams Boulevard, 32nd St...
8
18.7 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward LA 49 South: Williams Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / right lanes.
Toward LA 49 South: Williams Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.04 one way
$6.07 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.33 | $6.66 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.61 | $7.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.29 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
11:36 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
16 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
34m 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 keeps your focus engaged throughout the 20.1-mile journey. You will spend 0% of your time on highways, as the path relies entirely on navigating local streets like Montesquieu Street, Oak Place, and Fenelon Street. Because there are no long highway stretches, your longest uninterrupted drive is 0 miles on Montesquieu Street. This setup creates a distinct, stop-and-go feel rather than a fast-paced interstate cruise. Be prepared for constant maneuvering as you transition between these neighborhood roads.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.5 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Montesquieu Street.
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 12 decision points packed into just 20.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Montesquieu Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Oak Place): Navigation decision point; at 18 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in Chalmette, LA
Full guide →Chalmette is a suburb of New Orleans in Louisiana, USA. Chalmette is the "Parish seat" (equivalent to a county in other states) of Saint Bernard Parish, known to locals simply as "The Parish".
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 34m. Total distance: 20.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.5 miles on I 10. 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: near the start (Montesquieu Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Oak Place): Navigation decision point; at 18 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.
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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