Origin
Kenner, LA
Late night in Kenner on Tuesday
Local time
5:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kenner, LA to Lutcher, LA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
32.5 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
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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Lutcher, LA
Photography Maghradze PH
Trip Overview
Kenner, LA to Lutcher, LA is 32.5 miles and takes about 47 minutes via Airline Highway and LA 641, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within Louisiana's Southeast region. Expect mostly surface roads for this short hop, making it a straightforward drive with minimal time commitment. It's ideal for a quick errand or a short scenic detour if you find yourself in the area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Airline Highway | 26.3 mi | 35m |
| LA 641 | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Airline Drive | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Williams Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Airline Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 21st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Airline Highway
— 26.3 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenner, LA and Lutcher, 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
26 mi
·
35 min
·
Airline Highway
Use the left lane.
6
Turn left onto LA 641; LA 3213
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
LA 641; LA 3213
7
Turn right onto LA 641; LA 3125
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
LA 641; LA 3125
8
Turn left onto LA 641
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
LA 641
9
Arrive at destination
LA 641
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 32.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.3 miles from Kenner, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 30.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
LA 49 / Williams Boulevard
Turn right onto LA 49 / Williams Boulevard
Navigation decision point
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.
4
29.9 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
LA 641; LA 3125
Turn right onto LA 641; LA 3125
Navigation decision point
3
30.1 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
LA 641
Turn left onto LA 641
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.91 one way
$9.82 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.39 | $10.78 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.83 | $11.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.18 | $14.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.41 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.84 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Lutcher, LA
Late night in Lutcher on Tuesday
Local time
5:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
47m 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?
This route is primarily surface roads, with only about 9% on highways. You'll spend most of your time on local streets. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 26.3 miles on Airline Highway. Be prepared for frequent intersections and potential traffic lights as you transition from highway driving to local roads.
Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.3 mi on Airline Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near LA 49 / Williams Boulevard.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Kenner, LA to Lutcher, LA is easy. At 47m with 9% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 49 / Williams Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 61 / Airline Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.9 miles (LA 641; LA 3125): Navigation decision point.
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 47m. Total distance: 32.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (9%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.3 miles on Airline Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 1 miles (US 61 / Airline Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.9 miles (LA 641; LA 3125): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lutcher, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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