Origin
Kenner, LA
Night in Kenner on Saturday
Local time
11:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kenner, LA to Barataria, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
28.6 mi
46 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
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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Barataria, LA
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Trip Overview
This 28.6-mile drive from Kenner, LA, to Barataria, LA, is a quick trip that can easily be completed in about 50 minutes. It’s a straightforward journey through the Southeast region of Louisiana, making it ideal as a day trip with no need for an overnight stay. The estimated fuel cost is around $4, which is quite budget-friendly. You'll primarily navigate using Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway, Westbank Expressway, and Jean Lafitte Boulevard. This route offers a mixed driving experience, perfect for a short excursion into the local landscape.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway | 7.7 mi | 11m |
| Westbank Expressway | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Jean Lafitte Boulevard | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Ames Boulevard | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Huey P. Long Bridge | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| West Metairie Avenue | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| South Clearview Parkway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Earhart Expressway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway
— 7.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenner, LA and Barataria, LA.
1
Start on 21st Street
38 ft
·
5 sec
·
21st Street
2
Turn right onto LA 49
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Williams Boulevard
3
Turn left onto West Metairie Avenue
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
West Metairie Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto David Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
David Drive
5
Continue on LA 3154
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Hickory Avenue
6
Continue on LA 3154
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Dickory Avenue
7
Turn left onto LA 3139
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Earhart Expressway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward LA 3152: Clearview Parkway, Huey P Long Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward Clearview Parkway, Huey P Long Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto LA 3152
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Clearview Parkway
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on US 90
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Huey P. Long Bridge
12
Turn left onto West Nine Mile Point Road
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Nine Mile Point Road
13
At end of road, turn right onto Nine Mile Point Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Nine Mile Point Road
14
At end of road, turn right onto US 90 BUS
28 ft
·
0 sec
·
Westbank Expressway
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Toward US 90 East: Huey Long Bridge, New Orleans
16
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
17
Merge onto US 90 BUS
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Westbank Expressway
18
Keep slight right at fork onto Westbank Expressway
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Westbank Expressway
Toward Ames Boulevard East, Frontage Road
19
Turn right onto Ames Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Ames Boulevard
20
Turn left onto LA 45
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Barataria Boulevard
21
Turn right onto LA 3134
7.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway
22
At end of road, turn left onto LA 45
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Jean Lafitte Boulevard
23
Turn right onto LA 302
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Fisherman Boulevard
24
At end of road, turn left onto LA 3257
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Privateer Boulevard
25
Turn left onto Autin Street
175 ft
·
7 sec
·
Autin Street
26
Arrive at destination
Autin Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 205 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.8 — 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
7
4.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward LA 3152: Clearview Parkway, Huey P Long Bridge
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.
Toward LA 3152: Clearview Parkway, Huey P Long...
9
4.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Clearview Parkway, Huey P Long Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Clearview Parkway, Huey P Long Bridge
7
9.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 90 East: Huey Long Bridge, New Orleans
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 90 East: Huey Long Bridge, New Orlean...
6
12.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Westbank Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto Westbank Expressway toward Ames Boulevard East, Frontage Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Ames Boulevard East, Frontage Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.32 one way
$8.64 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.74 | $9.48 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.13 | $10.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.31 | $12.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.50 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Barataria, LA
Night in Barataria on Saturday
Local time
11:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°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
1 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
50m 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?
The personality of this drive is a blend of highway and local road. With 47% of the journey on highways, you'll experience some faster-paced sections, including a longest uninterrupted stretch of 7.7 miles on Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway. As you progress, the character shifts, incorporating more local road elements. This mix means you'll get a feel for both efficient travel and the nuances of navigating through communities. It's a dynamic route that keeps you engaged without feeling overly challenging.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.7 mi on Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 20 decision points packed into just 28.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 49 / Williams Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Barataria, LA, road signs point toward New Orleans and Ames Boulevard East.
New Orleans
9.1 mi in
|
~17m
Ames Boulevard East
12.8 mi in
|
~22m
|
via Westbank Expressway
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 50m. Total distance: 28.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.7 miles on Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway. 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 Barataria, 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 4.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Barataria, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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