Origin
Jefferson, LA
Evening in Jefferson on Sunday
Local time
5:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jefferson, 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
15m
Distance
7 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jefferson, LA
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Kenner, LA
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Trip Overview
This short 7-mile drive between Jefferson, Louisiana, and Kenner, Louisiana, is easily manageable in about 15 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, with no need for an overnight stop. You'll primarily navigate local streets, with Airline Drive, West Metairie Avenue, and David Drive forming the backbone of this journey. Given the minimal distance, the estimated fuel cost is a very low $1. The overall feel is that of a typical urban commute, connecting two points within the Southeast region of Louisiana. This route is ideal for those looking for a quick, straightforward transfer between nearby communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Airline Drive | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| West Metairie Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| David Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Williams Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Causeway Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Andover Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Claiborne Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Berwick Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Airline Drive
— 3.1 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jefferson, LA and Kenner, LA.
1
Start on Madelon Street
175 ft
·
12 sec
·
Madelon Street
2
Turn left onto Lurline Drive
214 ft
·
11 sec
·
Lurline Drive
3
Turn right onto Berwick Street
283 ft
·
14 sec
·
Berwick Street
4
Turn right onto Claiborne Drive
291 ft
·
17 sec
·
Claiborne Drive
5
Turn left onto Andover Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Andover Street
6
At end of road, turn right onto LA 3046
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Causeway Boulevard
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward Airline
8
Enter roundabout
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward Airline Drive West
9
Continue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward Airline Drive West
10
Merge onto US 61
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Airline Drive
11
Turn right onto David Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
David Drive
12
Turn left onto West Metairie Avenue
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
West Metairie Avenue
13
Turn right onto LA 49
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Williams Boulevard
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on LA 49
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Williams Boulevard
15
Turn right onto 21st Street
38 ft
·
1 sec
·
21st Street
16
Arrive at destination
21st Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.5 — 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
|
Lurline Drive
Turn left onto Lurline Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Berwick Street
Turn right onto Berwick Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Andover Street
Turn left onto Andover Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Enter roundabout toward Airline Drive West
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward Airline Drive West
5
6.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
LA 49 / Williams Boulevard
Turn right onto LA 49 / Williams Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.06 one way
$2.11 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.16 | $2.32 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.26 | $2.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.55 | $3.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.61 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Evening in Kenner on Sunday
Local time
5:04 PM
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
17 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
15m 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' for this 7-mile stretch, with no highway miles contributing to its profile. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is about 3.1 miles along Airline Drive. This means you'll be doing a fair amount of navigating through city streets, requiring your attention for frequent turns and traffic lights. The road character remains consistent throughout, offering a direct and functional path rather than a scenic experience. It's a drive that prioritizes efficiency over exploration, keeping you grounded in the local street network.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.1 mi on Airline Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Lurline Drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 13 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 (Lurline Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Berwick Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Andover Street): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Jefferson, LA and Kenner, LA, road signs point toward Airline and Airline Drive West.
Airline
0.7 mi in
|
~2m
Airline Drive West
0.9 mi in
|
~2m
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 15m. Total distance: 7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.1 miles on Airline Drive. 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: near the start (Lurline Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Berwick Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Andover Street): Navigation decision point.
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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