Origin
Kenner, LA
Night in Kenner on Saturday
Local time
11:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kenner, LA to Abita Springs, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
42.7 mi
69 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kenner, LA
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Abita Springs, LA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Kenner to Abita Springs covers 42.7 miles of Southeast Louisiana, typically taking about 57 minutes to complete. Because of the short duration, this trip is ideal as a simple day excursion rather than a multi-day journey. You can expect to spend approximately $7 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly outing for a weekend or afternoon. The route utilizes a combination of I-10, Harrison Avenue, and North Causeway Boulevard to transition between the two areas. Since both locations are situated within the Southeast region, the environment remains consistent throughout your transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Causeway Boulevard | 32.2 mi | 39m |
| I 10 | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| Harrison Avenue | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| State Highway 59 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Williams Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| 21st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Highway 59 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Causeway Boulevard
— 32.2 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenner, LA and Abita Springs, LA.
1
Start on 21st Street
38 ft
·
5 sec
·
21st Street
2
Turn right onto LA 49
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Williams Boulevard
3
Continue on LA 49
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Williams Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 10 East: New Orleans
Use the slight right lane.
5
Merge onto I 10
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 228
Toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, Bonnabel Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward Causeway Boulevard North, Mandeville, Bonnabel Boulevard
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Toward Causeway Boulevard North, Mandeville
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto North Causeway Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Causeway Boulevard
10
Keep slight right at fork onto North Causeway Boulevard
31 mi
·
38 min
·
North Causeway Boulevard
11
Turn right onto Harrison Avenue
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Harrison Avenue
12
At end of road, turn left onto LA 59
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 59
13
Arrive at destination
LA 59
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.4 miles from Kenner, 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 105 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
|
LA 49 / Williams Boulevard
Turn right onto LA 49 / Williams Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 10 East: New Orleans
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 10 East: New Orleans
8
6.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, Bonnabel Boulevard
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 228
Toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, Bonnabel...
7
6.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Causeway Boulevard North, Mandeville, Bonnabel Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Causeway Boulevard North, Mandeville, Bo...
9
6.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Causeway Boulevard North, Mandeville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Causeway Boulevard North, Mandeville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.45 one way
$12.90 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $7.08 | $14.16 |
| premium | $4.56 | $7.66 | $15.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.43 | $18.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.9 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 | 12.8 | 0 | $4.48 | $2.05 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.98 | $2.73 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Abita Springs, LA
Night in Abita Springs on Saturday
Local time
11:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°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
7 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
57m 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 driving experience as you navigate your way out of the Kenner area. Only 14% of this route involves highway driving, meaning you will spend the bulk of your time on local roads. The most significant portion of your journey is a 32.2-mile stretch on North Causeway Boulevard, which provides the primary connection for the trip. You will find that the road's personality shifts from urban navigation to more localized driving as you progress toward your destination. Be prepared for a hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise.
Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.2 mi on North Causeway Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near LA 49 / Williams Boulevard.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 42.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 49 / Williams Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
24 ft
-6 ft
Total Climb
33 ft
Total Descent
9 ft
Highest Point
24 ft
~42.7 mi in
Elevation Range
31 ft
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 Kenner, LA and Abita Springs, LA, road signs point toward Mandeville and Causeway Boulevard North.
Mandeville
6.2 mi in
|
~9m
Causeway Boulevard North
6.3 mi in
|
~10m
About the Cities
Starting 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 57m. Total distance: 42.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.2 miles on North Causeway Boulevard. 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 Abita Springs, 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: near the start (LA 49 / Williams Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 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 Abita Springs, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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