Traveling from Kenner to Cecilia covers 113.4 miles, making for a straightforward trek through Southeast Louisiana. You can expect the journey to take about 2 hours and 13 minutes, which fits perfectly into a single day of travel. Budgeting roughly $17 for fuel should cover your needs for the trip. Since the route remains within the same region, you won't experience drastic shifts in landscape, but you will transition from the suburban outskirts of the New Orleans area toward the more localized roads of Cecilia. This drive is ideal for those who prefer a manageable, one-day itinerary without the need for an overnight stop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
56.7 miles from Kenner, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 5m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
107.8 mi
2h 2m
Grand Point Highway
1.9 mi
3m
Cecilia Senior High School Highway
1.6 mi
2m
Williams Boulevard
1.3 mi
2m
Cecilia Bridge Highway
<0.1 mi
<1m
21st Street
<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 Cecilia, 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
68 ft·1 sec·Cecilia Bridge Highway
13
Arrive at destination
LA 355
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. Because there are no scheduled stops in the route data, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave to cover the estimated $17 cost. Pay close attention to your navigation when transitioning from the interstate to the local LA 347, as the turn-heavy nature of the route requires frequent adjustments. Given the lack of highway miles, staying alert during the local stretches is essential for a smooth arrival. Use this flexibility to pace your departure to avoid peak local traffic hours on the smaller roads.
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 56.7 miles from Kenner, LA, or about 1h 5m 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 25 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.7 miles or 1h 5m 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 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cecilia, 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 113.4 miles and 2h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 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 8
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
$17.13 one way
$34.25 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg40 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$18.80
$37.60
premium
$4.56
$20.35
$40.71
diesel
$5.61
$25.04
$50.07
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34
0
$11.91
$5.44
Efficient EV
28.4
0
$9.92
$4.54
EV Truck/SUV
45.4
0
$15.88
$7.26
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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 17, 2026
Origin
Kenner, LA
Late night
in Kenner on Tuesday
Local time
5:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Mostly Clear
0 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Cecilia, LA
Late night
in Cecilia on Tuesday
Local time
5:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°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
16 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 13m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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?
This trip is defined by its turn-heavy, local nature rather than a monotonous interstate grind. You will start by navigating through Williams Boulevard before transitioning onto I-10 West, eventually finishing the route on LA 347. Because the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for a more hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention. The road character shifts as you move away from major transit corridors and onto the smaller, winding local arteries that lead you to your destination. Expect a rhythmic, engaging drive that moves away from the typical high-speed interstate feel.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 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?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Grand Point Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near LA 49 / Williams Boulevard.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 13m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
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.
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 Cecilia, LA before heading back.
