This 260.4-mile drive from Kenner, LA to Bawcomville, LA is a manageable one-day trip, estimated to take around 5 hours and 8 minutes. You'll be covering a significant portion of this route on major highways, with 38% of your journey on interstates. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is $39, making it an economical option for a quick getaway. This route stays within the Southeast region, offering a consistent experience as you travel through Louisiana. It's a straightforward drive that can easily be completed in a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
130.2 miles from Kenner, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 33m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Samuels Road
75.7 mi
1h 28m
I 10
67.4 mi
1h 15m
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
63.2 mi
1h 12m
I 20
22 mi
24m
Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
10.6 mi
12m
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
6.2 mi
8m
Scenic Highway
3.8 mi
5m
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
2.6 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Samuels Road
— 75.7 mi, about 1h 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenner, LA and Bawcomville, 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 right at fork onto I 110
6.2 mi·8 min·Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Toward I 110 North: Downtown, Metro AirportUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 110
2.6 mi·3 min·Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·17 sec
Exit 8CToward US 61 North: NatchezUse the slight right lane.
9
Continue on US 61
3.8 mi·5 min·Scenic Highway
10
Continue on US 61
76 mi·1 hr 28 min·Samuels Road
11
Turn left
0.1 mi·17 sec
12
Continue on US 84; US 425
2.4 mi·2 min·John R Junkin Drive
13
Continue on US 84; US 425
11 mi·12 min·Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
14
Continue on US 425; LA 15
63 mi·1 hr 12 min·E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
15
Turn left
0.3 mi·35 sec
16
Merge onto I 20
22 mi·24 min·I 20
17
Take the exit
373 ft·9 sec
Toward LA 34
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward LA 34 South
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward LA 34 South
20
Turn straight onto LA 34
0.4 mi·36 sec·Stella Street
21
Continue on LA 34
1.1 mi·1 min·Jonesboro Road
22
Continue on LA 34
0.9 mi·1 min·Jonesboro Road
23
Turn right onto Sandal Street
0.3 mi·1 min·Sandal Street
24
Turn left onto Hinton Street
0.3 mi·1 min·Hinton Street
25
Turn right onto Brown Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Brown Street
26
Arrive at destination
Brown Street
Trip Plan
With an estimated duration of just over 5 hours, this trip is well-suited for a single day. Consider an early morning departure from Kenner to maximize your daylight hours and allow for an unhurried arrival in Bawcomville. While the longest uninterrupted stretch is 75.7 miles, planning one stop for fuel or a break around that mark could be strategic. The total fuel cost is estimated at $39, so keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is always a good idea, especially before heading out on the longer segments. Enjoy the flexibility this shorter, single-day drive offers.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 130.2 miles from Kenner, LA, or about 2h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.7 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 57 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 130.2 miles or 2h 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bawcomville, 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 260.4 miles and 5h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from Kenner, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Samuels Road for about 75.7 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 256.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|LA 49 / Williams Boulevard
Turn right onto LA 49 / Williams Boulevard
Navigation decision point
8
69.1 mi into trip|~1h 19m in|I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway toward I 110 North: Downtown, Metro Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 110 North: Downtown, Metro Airport
8
78 mi into trip|~1h 31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 61 North: Natchez
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 8C
Toward US 61 North: Natchez
6
256.4 mi into trip|~4h 59m in
Keep slight left at fork toward LA 34 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward LA 34 South
6
256.7 mi into trip|~5h in
Keep slight right at fork toward LA 34 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward LA 34 South
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.33 one way
$78.65 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg91 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$43.17
$86.34
premium
$4.56
$46.74
$93.48
diesel
$5.61
$57.49
$114.99
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 91.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
78.1
0
$27.34
$12.50
Efficient EV
65.1
0
$22.78
$10.42
EV Truck/SUV
104.2
1
$36.46
$16.67
Gas CO2
91 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 15, 2026
Origin
Kenner, LA
Night
in Kenner on Saturday
Local time
11:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bawcomville, LA
Night
in Bawcomville on Saturday
Local time
11:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°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
22 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
5h 8m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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...
Now a nearly forgotten culture, Poverty Point at its peak 3,000 years ago was part of an enormous trading network that stretched for hundreds of miles across the continent. It was - and is - also an e...
24 mi from route
~61 min detour
Free
near mile 233.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
The drive offers a mixed experience, with 38% of the route on highways. You'll navigate Samuels Road, I-10, and E. E. Wallace Boulevard North. Expect a longest stretch of 75.7 miles on Samuels Road, which might offer a different feel than the interstate portions. This combination means you'll likely encounter both faster-paced highway driving and potentially more varied local road conditions as you progress toward Bawcomville. The profile suggests a blend of driving styles throughout the 5-hour journey.
38% 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: 75.7 mi on Samuels Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 260.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 49 / Williams Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 69.1 miles (I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 78 miles: 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 Bawcomville, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Airport 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 5h 8m. Total distance: 260.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 75.7 miles on Samuels Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Bawcomville, LA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 49 / Williams Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 69.1 miles (I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 78 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park and Poverty Point National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.1 hours each way, a round trip means 10.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Bawcomville, LA before the return drive.
