If you are planning to head from Kenner to Arnaudville, you are looking at a straightforward 120.3-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 26 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it does not require an overnight stay to manage the distance comfortably. You should budget approximately $18 for fuel to cover the round trip, making it an affordable regional excursion within Southeast Louisiana. Since the route remains entirely within the state, you will experience a seamless transition between these two local hubs. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you from the outskirts of the metro area to the heart of Arnaudville efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
60.1 miles from Kenner, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 9m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
107.8 mi
2h 2m
Main Highway
5.9 mi
10m
Grand Point Highway
1.9 mi
3m
Cecilia Senior High School Highway
1.6 mi
2m
Williams Boulevard
1.3 mi
2m
Neblet Street
0.6 mi
1m
Cecilia Bridge Highway
0.3 mi
<1m
State Route 31
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 107.8 mi, about 2h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenner, LA and Arnaudville, 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
1.2 mi·2 min·Williams Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·54 sec
Toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
5
Merge onto I 10
67 mi·1 hr 15 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10
40 mi·47 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward LA 347: Henderson, Cecilia
8
Enter roundabout onto LA 347
11 ft·0 sec·Grand Point Highway
9
Continue on LA 347
1.9 mi·3 min·Grand Point Highway
10
Turn left onto LA 347
1.4 mi·2 min·Cecilia Senior High School Highway
11
Continue on LA 347
0.2 mi·26 sec·Cecilia Senior High School Highway
12
Turn left onto LA 355
0.2 mi·24 sec·Cecilia Bridge Highway
13
Keep slight right at fork onto LA 355
183 ft·3 sec·Cecilia Bridge Highway
14
Continue on LA 31
5.9 mi·10 min·Main Highway
15
Continue on LA 31
0.6 mi·1 min·Neblet Street
16
Turn right onto LA 31
365 ft·9 sec·State Route 31
17
Turn right onto LA 31; LA 347
110 ft·8 sec·Fuselier Street
18
Turn left onto Front Street
132 ft·5 sec·Front Street
19
Arrive at destination
Front Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive of under two and a half hours, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Aim to avoid peak traffic hours near Kenner to ensure your 120.3-mile trip stays within the estimated duration. Because there are no mandatory stops scheduled, you can easily pace the drive to suit your own comfort level without needing a formal itinerary. Keep in mind that your fuel costs will stay around $18, so fill up before you merge onto I-10 to avoid higher interstate pricing. My best tip for this specific route is to stay alert during the transition from the high-speed interstate onto the smaller Grand Point Highway, as the sudden change in road speed and environment requires a quick adjustment in driving style.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 60.1 miles from Kenner, LA, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 107.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 26 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.1 miles or 1h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arnaudville, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Kenner, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Kenner, LA
This is one driving day of about 120.3 miles and 2h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Kenner, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 107.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 109.9 — 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
1.8 mi into trip|~3m in|I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
69.1 mi into trip|~1h 19m in|I 10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
109.6 mi into trip|~2h 6m in
Take the exit toward LA 347: Henderson, Cecilia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward LA 347: Henderson, Cecilia
6
109.9 mi into trip|~2h 7m in|LA 347 / Grand Point Highway
Enter roundabout onto LA 347 / Grand Point Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.17 one way
$36.34 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg42 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$19.94
$39.89
premium
$4.56
$21.59
$43.18
diesel
$5.61
$26.56
$53.12
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
36.1
0
$12.63
$5.77
Efficient EV
30.1
0
$10.53
$4.81
EV Truck/SUV
48.1
0
$16.84
$7.70
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Kenner, LA
Late night
in Kenner on Tuesday
Local time
4:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Arnaudville, LA
Late night
in Arnaudville on Tuesday
Local time
4:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
18 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
2h 26m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Discover the roots of jazz at the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. Located in the heart of the French Quarter, our park offers live performances, exhibits, and programs that celebrate the le...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 90% of this 120.3-mile route is comprised of high-speed transit. You will spend the vast majority of your time—specifically 107.8 miles—cruising along I-10, which provides the longest uninterrupted stretch of your travel. After transitioning off the interstate, the character of the road shifts as you navigate onto Main Highway and Grand Point Highway to reach your final destination. While the interstate portion is utilitarian and fast-paced, the final segments allow for a slower transition into the local surroundings. Overall, the drive balances quick highway miles with the necessary local road navigation to arrive precisely where you need to be.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 107.8 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Main Highway. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near LA 49 / Williams Boulevard.
Driving Effort5/10
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 120.3 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (LA 49 / Williams Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.1 miles (I 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Kenner, LA to Arnaudville, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Cecilia along the way.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 26m. Total distance: 120.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 107.8 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 49 / Williams Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.1 miles (I 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Arnaudville, LA before heading back.
