Origin
Gretna, LA
Late night in Gretna on Tuesday
Local time
5:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gretna, LA to Kenner, LA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
18 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gretna, LA
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Kenner, LA
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Gretna to Kenner, you are looking at a quick, 18.6-mile commute across the Southeast region of Louisiana. The trip typically takes about 24 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day journey that requires no overnight stops. With a modest fuel budget of $3, this drive is as affordable as it is efficient. Navigating between these two points involves relying on local thoroughfares rather than major transit corridors. Because this route stays entirely within the Southeast region, you won't experience drastic landscape shifts, but you will get a direct look at the local infrastructure connecting these two communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pontchartrain Expressway | 12.2 mi | 14m |
| Westbank Expressway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Williams Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Crescent City Connection | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Evergreen Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 11th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Richard Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 21st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pontchartrain Expressway
— 12.2 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gretna, LA and Kenner, LA.
1
Start on Richard Street
171 ft
·
12 sec
·
Richard Street
2
Turn left onto 11th Street
305 ft
·
15 sec
·
11th Street
3
Turn right onto Evergreen Drive
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Evergreen Drive
4
At end of road, turn left onto LA 23
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Westbank Expressway
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward US 90 Business East
6
Merge onto US 90 BUS
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Westbank Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Continue on US 90 BUS
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
Crescent City Connection
8
Continue on US 90 BUS
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Pontchartrain Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 223A
Toward LA 49: Williams Boulevard, 32nd Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward LA 49 South: Williams Boulevard, 32nd Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
Toward LA 49 South: Williams Boulevard
Use the slight left / right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto LA 49
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Williams Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Turn right onto 21st Street
38 ft
·
1 sec
·
21st Street
14
Arrive at destination
21st Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 16.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Evergreen Drive
Turn right onto Evergreen Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
LA 23 / Westbank Expressway
At end of road, turn left onto LA 23 / Westbank Expressway
Navigation decision point
8
15.9 mi into trip
|
~21m 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
16.5 mi into trip
|
~22m 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
16.7 mi into trip
|
~22m 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
$2.72 one way
$5.44 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.98 | $5.97 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.97 | $7.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Late night in Kenner on Tuesday
Local time
5:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°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
2 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
25m 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 rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route features 0% highway travel. You will spend your time maneuvering along 11th Street, Evergreen Drive, and the Westbank Expressway, which creates a hands-on experience behind the wheel. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches—with 0 miles of continuous travel on 11th Street—you should be prepared for frequent stops and navigation adjustments. The personality of this drive is strictly urban and utility-focused, prioritizing local connectivity over scenic cruising. Stay alert, as the constant turns require your full attention throughout the entire 24-minute duration.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.2 mi on Pontchartrain Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pontchartrain Expressway and Westbank Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Evergreen Drive.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 18 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Evergreen Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (LA 23 / Westbank Expressway): Navigation decision point; at 15.9 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 25m. Total distance: 18 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.2 miles on Pontchartrain Expressway. 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: at 0.1 miles (Evergreen Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (LA 23 / Westbank Expressway): Navigation decision point; at 15.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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