Origin
French Settlement, LA
Morning in French Settlement on Sunday
Local time
9:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from French Settlement, 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
1h 7m
Distance
52.8 mi
85 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
French Settlement, LA
TBD Traveller
Kenner, LA
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Trip Overview
This 52.8-mile drive from French Settlement to Kenner, Louisiana, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 7 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-10 and LA 22, with a segment on Airline Highway, this route is almost entirely highway driving, making it an efficient option for a single-day excursion. With an estimated fuel cost of around $8, it's an economical choice for a quick journey within the Southeast region. The drive's focused highway profile means you'll cover ground quickly, making it ideal if you're looking for a direct connection rather than a leisurely exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 35.6 mi | 40m |
| LA 22 | 8.6 mi | 13m |
| Airline Highway | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| LA 16 | 3 mi | 5m |
| Williams Boulevard | 1 mi | 2m |
| 21st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| LA 444 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 35.6 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between French Settlement, LA and Kenner, LA.
1
Start on LA 444
9 ft
·
3 sec
·
LA 444
2
Turn left onto LA 16
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
LA 16
3
Enter roundabout onto LA 22
16 ft
·
0 sec
·
LA 22
4
Continue on LA 22
6.5 mi
·
9 min
·
LA 22
5
Continue on LA 22
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
LA 22
6
Turn left onto US 61
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Airline Highway
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 10 East: New Orleans
8
Merge onto I 10
36 mi
·
40 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 223A-B
Toward LA 49: Williams Boulevard, New Orleans International Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
174 ft
·
4 sec
Toward LA 49 South: New Orleans International Airport, Williams Boulevard South
Use the right lane.
11
Turn right onto LA 49
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Williams Boulevard
Use the right lane.
12
Turn right onto 21st Street
38 ft
·
1 sec
·
21st Street
13
Arrive at destination
21st Street
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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.4 miles from French Settlement, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 51.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
LA 22
Enter roundabout onto LA 22
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
15.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
51.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m 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
51.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m 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
51.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
LA 49 / Williams Boulevard
Turn right onto LA 49 / Williams Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.97 one way
$15.95 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $8.75 | $17.51 |
| premium | $4.56 | $9.48 | $18.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.66 | $23.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.54 | $2.53 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.62 | $2.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.39 | $3.38 |
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
Morning in Kenner on Sunday
Local time
9:36 AM
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
15 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
1h 7m 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 highway-focused experience for 90% of this journey. You'll spend most of your time on I-10, which features a longest uninterrupted stretch of 35.6 miles. This segment of I-10 is likely to feel like a typical interstate drive, designed for efficient travel. As you transition between major roads like I-10 and LA 22, the character remains largely consistent with high-speed driving. The limited non-highway portions will likely be brief transitions, maintaining the overall feel of a direct, fast-paced road.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35.6 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and LA 22. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in near LA 22.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 52.8 miles you will encounter 8 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: at 3 miles (LA 22): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 15.8 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 1h 7m. Total distance: 52.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 35.6 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 miles (LA 22): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 15.8 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.5 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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