Cottonport, LA to Kenner, LA is 151.2 miles and takes about 3h 16m via I 10 and LA 1, with a fuel budget near $23 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Southeast region, specifically Louisiana, making it a straightforward trip. It's a mostly highway-focused journey designed for efficiency, ideal if you're looking to get from point A to point B without significant detours. Expect a clear path with minimal complexity for a single-day adventure.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
75.6 miles from Cottonport, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 48m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
71.4 mi
1h 20m
LA 1
39.1 mi
54m
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
Highway 29
2.6 mi
4m
Highway 114
2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 71.4 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cottonport, LA and Kenner, LA.
1
Start on Carmen
97 ft·6 sec·Carmen
2
Turn right onto Sycamore Street
341 ft·17 sec·Sycamore Street
3
Turn right onto LA 107
0.2 mi·26 sec·Cottonport Avenue
4
Turn right onto LA 29; LA 107
0.6 mi·1 min·Front Street
5
Turn right onto LA 29
1.2 mi·2 min·Longbridge Road
6
Continue on LA 29
2.6 mi·4 min·Highway 29
7
At end of road, turn right onto LA 114
1.4 mi·2 min·Highway 114
8
Continue on LA 114
1.6 mi·2 min·Bayou Des Glaises Street
9
Turn right onto LA 114
1.6 mi·2 min·Main Street
10
Turn straight onto LA 114
0.6 mi·1 min·Highway 114
11
Continue on LA 1
39 mi·54 min·LA 1
12
Turn right onto LA 1
1.8 mi·3 min·Hospital Road
13
At end of road, turn right onto LA 1
8.3 mi·11 min·False River Road
14
Continue on LA 1
4.3 mi·5 min·Wye Road
15
At end of road, turn left onto US 190; LA 1
11 mi·14 min·Airline Highway
16
Keep slight right at fork onto LA 415 Spur
3.6 mi·5 min·LA 415 Spur
17
Turn left
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge
18
Merge onto I 10
71 mi·1 hr 20 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Exit 223A-BToward LA 49: Williams Boulevard, New Orleans International AirportUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight right at fork
174 ft·4 sec
Toward LA 49 South: New Orleans International Airport, Williams Boulevard SouthUse the right lane.
21
Turn right onto LA 49
1.0 mi·2 min·Williams Boulevard
Use the right lane.
22
Turn right onto 21st Street
38 ft·1 sec·21st Street
23
Arrive at destination
21st Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 16m duration and 151.2 miles, this trip is easily manageable in a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. With a fuel cost estimated at $23, planning your fill-ups should be straightforward. There's only one suggested stop, so consider making it a brief one to maintain momentum. Keep an eye on traffic conditions as you approach the New Orleans metropolitan area, especially on I 10, as congestion can build.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 75.6 miles from Cottonport, LA, or about 1h 48m 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 33 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75.6 miles or 1h 48m 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 44m
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 Cottonport, 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 Cottonport, LA
This is one driving day of about 151.2 miles and 3h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Cottonport, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 150.1 — 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|Sycamore Street
Turn right onto Sycamore Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|LA 107 / Cottonport Avenue
Turn right onto LA 107 / Cottonport Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
4.7 mi into trip|~8m in|LA 114 / Highway 114
At end of road, turn right onto LA 114 / Highway 114
Navigation decision point
8
149.9 mi into trip|~3h 13m 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
150.1 mi into trip|~3h 14m 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...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.83 one way
$45.67 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg53 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$25.07
$50.13
premium
$4.56
$27.14
$54.28
diesel
$5.61
$33.38
$66.77
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
45.4
0
$15.88
$7.26
Efficient EV
37.8
0
$13.23
$6.05
EV Truck/SUV
60.5
0
$21.17
$9.68
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 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 20, 2026
Origin
Cottonport, LA
Late night
in Cottonport on Tuesday
Local time
3:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Kenner, LA
Late night
in Kenner on Tuesday
Local time
3:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
86°F
Livonia, LA
76 mi in
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
18 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
3h 16m 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.
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 151.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is heavily focused on highway driving, with 78% of the journey taking place on major roadways like I 10 and Airline Highway. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 71.4 miles on I 10, which means consistent speeds and straightforward navigation. While the majority is highway, the inclusion of LA 1 suggests some transitions between different types of roads, though the overall character remains efficient and direct. Prepare for a drive where speed and directness are prioritized.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 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?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and LA 1. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Sycamore Street.
Driving Effort6/10
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 151.2 miles you will encounter 15 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: near the start (Sycamore Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (LA 107 / Cottonport Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (LA 114 / Highway 114): Navigation decision point.
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 3h 16m. Total distance: 151.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). 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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Sycamore Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (LA 107 / Cottonport Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (LA 114 / Highway 114): Navigation decision point.
Yes — New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Kenner, LA, but most travelers stay overnight.
