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Trip from Kenner, LA to North Vacherie, LA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 8, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

54m

Distance

35.2 mi

57 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

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 50m ★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m

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 North Vacherie, LA, LA

North Vacherie, LA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Kenner, LA to North Vacherie, LA covers 35.2 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on 3127, I 310, Airline Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.5 miles on 3127. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.16 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
3127 20.5 mi 26m
I 310 6.1 mi 6m
Airline Highway 1.6 mi 2m
Airline Drive 1.5 mi 2m
Williams Boulevard 1 mi 1m
East Airline Highway 0.9 mi 1m
21st Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: 3127 — 20.5 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kenner, LA and North Vacherie, 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

6.1 mi · 6 min · I 310
9

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 10 Toward LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville
10

Continue on LA 3127

20 mi · 26 min · LA 3127
11

Turn right

1.2 mi · 7 min
12

Turn right

0.3 mi · 1 min
13

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Luling, LA, LA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Luling, LA

18 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

Paulina, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Montz, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.6 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

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.4 — 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.
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
12.4 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the exit toward LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 10 Toward LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.16 one way

$10.31 round trip

$3.72/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.13 $5.72 $11.45
premium $4.49 $6.22 $12.43
diesel $5.60 $7.76 $15.52

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.6 0 $3.70 $1.69
Efficient EV 8.8 0 $3.08 $1.41
EV Truck/SUV 14.1 0 $4.93 $2.25

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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 Sep 5, 2026

Origin

Kenner, LA

Evening in Kenner on Tuesday

Local time

6:03 PM

CDT

Current temp

90°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

NW 0 to 5 mph 63% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 5 at 3:05AM CDT until September 5 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

Destination

North Vacherie, LA

Evening in North Vacherie on Tuesday

Local time

6:03 PM

CDT

Current temp

90°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

E 0 to 5 mph 66% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 5 at 3:05AM CDT until September 5 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

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

54m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

35.2 mi in 54m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.5 mi on 3127.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near LA 49 / Williams Boulevard.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 35.2 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

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 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

6 ft 0 ft

Total Climb

15 ft

Total Descent

8 ft

Highest Point

6 ft

~35.2 mi in

Elevation Range

7 ft

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 North Vacherie, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Baton Rouge along the way.

Baton Rouge

4.9 mi in | ~8m

About the Cities

Starting in Kenner, LA

Full guide →

Founded 1855

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.

Arriving in North Vacherie, LA

Full guide →

Vacherie and nearby Wallace are small communities in the Acadiana region of Louisiana.

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 54m. Total distance: 35.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

54m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 20.5 miles on 3127. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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.

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 North Vacherie, 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 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.

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 North Vacherie, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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