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Trip from Kenner, LA to Cade, LA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 33m

Distance

130.2 mi

210 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Good

5 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 23m ★
6 AM
2h 33m
8 AM
2h 54m
10 AM
2h 41m
12 PM
2h 39m
3 PM
2h 42m
5 PM
2h 53m
8 PM
2h 27m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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suburb city of New Orleans, located in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States

Kenner, LA

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Downtown Cade, LA, LA

Cade, LA

Miguel Cuenca

Trip Overview

This 130.2-mile drive from Kenner, LA, to Cade, LA, is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in about 2 hours and 33 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $20, it's an economical trip perfect for a single day. The route primarily utilizes US 90 and Airline Highway, with a significant portion on I-310, making it a high-speed drive for most of its length. Since it's a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility. Both your starting and ending points are within the Southeast region, keeping the scenery consistent.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

65.1 miles from Kenner, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 90 113.2 mi 2h 6m
I 310 7.8 mi 8m
Airline Highway 1.6 mi 2m
Airline Drive 1.5 mi 2m
Smede Highway 1.1 mi 2m
Williams Boulevard 1 mi 1m
Petroleum Parkway 1 mi 2m
East Airline Highway 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: US 90 — 113.2 mi, about 2h 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kenner, LA and Cade, LA.

1

Start on 21st Street

38 ft · 5 sec · 21st Street
2

Turn right onto LA 49

1.0 mi · 1 min · Williams Boulevard
3

Turn right onto US 61

1.5 mi · 2 min · Airline Drive
Use the right lane.
4

Continue on US 61

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Airline Highway
5

Continue on US 61

1.6 mi · 2 min · Airline Highway
Use the left lane.
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 27 sec
Toward I 310: Boutte, Baton Rouge Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork

1.1 mi · 1 min
Toward I 310 South: Boutte Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Merge onto I 310

7.8 mi · 8 min · I 310
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 55 sec
Toward US 90 West: Houma
10

Merge onto US 90

5.3 mi · 7 min · US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on US 90

0.3 mi · 26 sec · US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on US 90

0.5 mi · 37 sec · US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on US 90

107 mi · 1 hr 57 min · US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
15

Turn right onto Petroleum Parkway

1.0 mi · 2 min · Petroleum Parkway
16

Continue on LA 92-1

1.1 mi · 2 min · Smede Highway
17

Turn right onto R Babineaux Road

526 ft · 23 sec · R Babineaux Road
18

Arrive at destination

R Babineaux Road

Trip Plan

Given the 2-hour and 33-minute duration, this trip is ideal for a single-day excursion. Consider starting your journey in the morning to maximize daylight and avoid potential afternoon traffic. With just one stop recommended and a fuel cost of around $20, you can be quite flexible with your timing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longer 113.2-mile stretch on US 90, as services might be less frequent in some areas. This route is designed for efficiency, so plan your stops accordingly to keep your momentum.

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 65.1 miles from Kenner, LA, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 113.2 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 29 miles or 38m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 65.1 miles or 1h 18m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 4m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cade, 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 130.2 miles and 2h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 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 US 90 for about 113.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Louisiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Morgan City, LA

65 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

South Vacherie, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Berwick, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 65.1 miles from Kenner, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 113.2 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Annie Mae's Soul Food Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Franklin, Louisiana

Later in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 93

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+13374717016

Ormond Manor Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Destrehan, Louisiana

1.1 mi

Annie Mae's Soul Food Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 93

Franklin, Louisiana

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+13374717016

Ormond Manor Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $30 to $50 mile 9.3

Destrehan, Louisiana

Hours: 7–10 am

+19857648544

Visit website

SUNNY SIDE UP RESTAURANT

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Harahan, Louisiana

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+15042242839

Visit website

NolaKorea Korean Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $20 to $30

Metairie, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+15047028811

Josephine's Creole Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 130.2

St Martinville, Louisiana

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+13373422477

XCharge Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Harahan, Louisiana

EV Connect Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 130.2

Broussard, Louisiana

+18668167584

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Metairie, Louisiana

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 120.9

New Iberia, Louisiana

+18887584389

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

1.8 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Metairie, Louisiana

Explore Houma

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 46.5

Gray, Louisiana

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+19858682732

Visit website

Ormond Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 9.3

Destrehan, Louisiana

Hours: 1–6 pm

+19857835090

Visit website

Kenner Planetarium and MegaDome Cinema

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour

Kenner, Louisiana

Hours: Closed

+15044687231

Visit website

Ardoyne Plantation

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 46.5

Schriever, Louisiana

+19858042271

Visit website

Da Swamp

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 46.5

Houma, Louisiana

Hours: 4–8 pm

+19853333013

Visit website

Cajun Man's Swamp Tours and Adventures LLC

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 65.1

Morgan City, Louisiana

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+19858684625

Visit website

Lake End Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 74.4

Morgan City, Louisiana

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

Visit website

Cajun Coast Tourism

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 74.4

Morgan City, Louisiana

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+19853808224

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 14.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
1 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 61 / Airline Drive

Turn right onto US 61 / Airline Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
7
4.9 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the exit toward I 310: Boutte, Baton Rouge

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 I 310: Boutte, Baton Rouge
7
5.3 mi into trip | ~9m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 310 South: Boutte

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 310 South: Boutte
5
14.2 mi into trip | ~19m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 90 West: Houma

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward US 90 West: Houma
5
14.7 mi into trip | ~20m in | US 90

Merge onto US 90

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.66 one way

$39.33 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 46 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $21.59 $43.17
premium $4.56 $23.37 $46.74
diesel $5.61 $28.75 $57.49

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 45.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 39.1 0 $13.67 $6.25
Efficient EV 32.6 0 $11.39 $5.21
EV Truck/SUV 52.1 0 $18.23 $8.33

Gas CO2

46 kg

EV CO2

15 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 15, 2026

Origin

Kenner, LA

Late night in Kenner on Sunday

Local time

2:48 AM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cade, LA

Late night in Cade on Sunday

Local time

2:48 AM

CDT

Current temp

82°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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 33m 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

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...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 94% of your travel occurring on major roadways. You'll spend a considerable amount of time on US 90, including one uninterrupted stretch of 113.2 miles. The drive transitions between US 90 and Airline Highway, offering a consistent pace suitable for covering distance efficiently. This isn't a winding, scenic backroad adventure, but rather a practical path designed for straightforward travel.

94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 113.2 mi on US 90.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 90 and I 310. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near US 61 / Airline Drive.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 130.2 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: at 1 miles (US 61 / Airline Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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 2h 33m. Total distance: 130.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 113.2 miles on US 90. 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 Cade, 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: at 1 miles (US 61 / Airline Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.3 miles: 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 Cade, 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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