DeQuincy, LA to Kenner, LA is 218 miles and takes about 4 hours 19 minutes via I 10 and Louisiana Highway 27, with a fuel budget near $31 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Louisiana, traversing the Southeast region from near the Texas border to the New Orleans metropolitan area. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, making this a straightforward drive. With a single recommended stop and a relatively short duration, it's a route well-suited for a single-day excursion.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
109 miles from DeQuincy, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 16m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
195.3 mi
3h 38m
Louisiana Highway 27
11 mi
19m
Houston River Road
4.1 mi
7m
East Houston River Road
2.3 mi
4m
South Grand Avenue
1.7 mi
2m
Williams Boulevard
1 mi
2m
Sulphur Avenue
0.5 mi
1m
Sampson Street (LA 378)
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 195.3 mi, about 3h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between DeQuincy, LA and Kenner, LA.
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Start on Lake Charles Avenue
166 ft·11 sec·Lake Charles Avenue
2
Turn right onto LA 12
0.4 mi·35 sec·East 4th Street
3
Turn right onto LA 27
1.7 mi·2 min·South Grand Avenue
4
Continue on LA 27
11 mi·19 min·Louisiana Highway 27
5
Continue on LA 27
0.4 mi·46 sec·North Beglis Parkway
6
Turn left onto LA 379
2.3 mi·4 min·East Houston River Road
7
At end of road, turn right onto LA 379
4.1 mi·7 min·Houston River Road
8
Continue on LA 379
0.2 mi·30 sec·Guillory Street
9
At end of road, turn left onto LA 379
0.5 mi·1 min·Sulphur Avenue
10
Turn right onto LA 378
0.4 mi·44 sec·Sampson Street (LA 378)
11
At end of road, turn right onto I- 10 Service Road
0.2 mi·25 sec·I- 10 Service Road
12
Take the ramp
126 ft·3 sec
13
Turn right
0.1 mi·14 sec
14
Merge onto I 10; US 90
195 mi·3 hr 38 min·I 10; US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Exit 223A-BToward LA 49: Williams Boulevard, New Orleans International AirportUse 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 SouthUse 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
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour drive, leaving in the morning will give you plenty of time to arrive in Kenner with daylight to spare. The majority of the route is on I 10, so be prepared for consistent highway speeds, but also be mindful of the dense exits as you get closer to the city. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing. Consider filling up your fuel tank before you leave DeQuincy, as the $31 estimated fuel cost is based on the entire 218-mile trip, and options might be more spaced out on the initial stretches.
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 109 miles from DeQuincy, LA, or about 2h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 195.3 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 48 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 109 miles or 2h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 34m
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 DeQuincy, 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 DeQuincy, LA
This is one driving day of about 218 miles and 4h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from DeQuincy, 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 195.3 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 217 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|LA 12 / East 4th Street
Turn right onto LA 12 / East 4th Street
Navigation decision point
5
21.4 mi into trip|~38m in|I 10; US 90
Merge onto I 10; US 90
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
216.7 mi into trip|~4h 16m 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
217 mi into trip|~4h 16m 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
217 mi into trip|~4h 16m in|LA 49 / Williams Boulevard
Turn right onto LA 49 / Williams Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.94 one way
$67.87 round trip
$3.95/gal25.4 MPG avg76 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$37.41
$74.82
premium
$4.71
$40.43
$80.87
diesel
$6.18
$53.03
$106.06
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
65.4
0
$22.89
$10.46
Efficient EV
54.5
0
$19.08
$8.72
EV Truck/SUV
87.2
1
$30.52
$13.95
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Oct 18, 2026
Origin
DeQuincy, LA
Morning
in DeQuincy on Monday
Local time
8:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Sunny
NE 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Kenner, LA
Morning
in Kenner on Monday
Local time
8:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Sunny
NE 10 to 15 mph0% chanceLive 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
2 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
4h 19m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 218
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 95% of the 218 miles on major roads like I 10. You'll experience a longest stretch of 195.3 miles on I 10 before transitioning to Louisiana Highway 27 and Houston River Road. Expect a high number of exits and merges as you approach and travel through more populated areas, especially closer to Kenner.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 195.3 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Louisiana Highway 27. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near LA 12 / East 4th Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 19m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 12 / East 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.4 miles (I 10; US 90): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 216.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
The longest stretch is about 195.3 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 18 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 12 / East 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.4 miles (I 10; US 90): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 216.7 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.
Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Kenner, LA, but most travelers stay overnight.
