Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
34.1 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
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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Paulina, LA
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This 34.1-mile drive from Kenner, LA, to Paulina, LA, will take you about 49 minutes, making it a perfect 1-day trip. You'll navigate a mix of roads, including Airline Highway and LA 641, with about 12% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this short hop is around $5. The general feel is a turn-heavy local drive, so expect to be actively steering for much of the way. Both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region of Louisiana, keeping the scenery consistent throughout this brief excursion.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Airline Highway | 26.3 mi | 35m |
| LA 641 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| LA 44 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Airline Drive | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Williams Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Airline Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Airline Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 21st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Kenner, LA and Paulina, LA.
Start on 21st Street
Turn right onto LA 49
Turn right onto US 61
Continue on US 61
Continue on US 61
Turn left onto LA 641; LA 3213
Turn right onto LA 641; LA 3125
Turn left onto LA 641
Turn left onto LA 3274
At end of road, turn right onto LA 44
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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.
A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 17 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 32.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto LA 49 / Williams Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 61 / Airline Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto LA 641; LA 3125
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto LA 641
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto LA 44
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$5.15 one way
$10.30 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.65 | $11.31 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.12 | $12.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $2.18 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Kenner on Tuesday
Local time
5:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Paulina on Tuesday
Local time
5:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
The character of this drive is best described as a turn-heavy local experience. With only a 12% highway share, you'll spend most of your time on local roads, requiring your attention for frequent turns. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 26.3 miles on Airline Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before you encounter more local transitions. This route is not about covering vast distances quickly but rather about navigating through communities and their connecting arteries.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near LA 49 / Williams Boulevard.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 49m drive. You will face about 6 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 miles (US 61 / Airline Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.9 miles (LA 641; LA 3125): Navigation decision point.
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 34.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (12%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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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