Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
35 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gramercy, LA
Israyosoy S.
Kenner, LA
Wikimedia Commons
This straightforward 35-mile drive from Gramercy to Kenner, Louisiana, will take you about 43 minutes, making it an ideal one-day trip. You'll primarily be on I-10, with some time on LA 641 and East Main Street, keeping you on highways for about 90% of the journey. The estimated fuel cost for this short hop is around $5, which is quite economical. Given the short distance and duration, you won't need to worry about overnight stays; you can easily complete this in a single outing. Both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region of Louisiana, so you'll be staying within familiar territory.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 28 mi | 32m |
| LA 641 | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| East Main Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Williams Boulevard | 1 mi | 2m |
| 21st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Gramercy, LA and Kenner, LA.
Start on LA 641
Turn right onto LA 641; LA 3125
At end of road, turn left onto LA 641; LA 3213
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 10
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn right onto LA 49
Turn right onto 21st Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 5.7 and 35 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
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
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
Turn right onto LA 49 / Williams Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto 21st Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$5.29 one way
$10.57 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.80 | $11.61 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.28 | $12.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.73 | $15.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.06 | $1.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14 | 0 | $4.90 | $2.24 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Gramercy on Tuesday
Local time
5:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Kenner on Tuesday
Local time
5:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Partly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 35-mile route. With 90% of the drive on highways, you'll encounter stretches designed for steady travel. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll navigate is 28 miles on I-10, offering a chance to settle into a rhythm. While much of the drive will be on faster roads, you'll also transition onto LA 641 and East Main Street, which might offer a slightly different pace as you approach your destination. This route is designed for efficient travel rather than scenic detours.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and LA 641. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.7 miles in near I 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 35 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 5.7 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
Kenner, LA
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteCafe
Near the end, right off the route
Kenner, LA
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteCafe
Near the end, right off the route
Kenner, LA
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteCafe
Near the end, right off the route
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the end, right off the route
Cuisine: chinese
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
Cuisine: chinese
Fast_food
Near the start, right off the route
Fast_food
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Laplace, LA
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: 06:00-22:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the end, right off the route
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
Park
Near the end, short detour
Park
Near the end, short detour
Park
Near the end, short detour
Park
Near the end, short detour
Picnic_site
Later in the drive, short detour
Park
Near the end, short detour
Museum
Near the end, short detour
LA
Artwork
Near the end, short detour
Memorial
Near the end, short detour
Artwork
Near the start, short detour
Artwork
Near the start, short detour
Caravan_site
Near the end, short detour
Kenner, LA
Hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-18:00; Sa,Su 00:00-24:00
Visit websiteCamp_site
Later in the drive, ~9 min detour
Norco, LA
Visit websitePoints of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 35 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m 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.
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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