Origin
Kenner, LA
Late night in Kenner on Tuesday
Local time
5:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kenner, LA to Saint Gabriel, 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
1h 9m
Distance
57.3 mi
92 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 7m
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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Saint Gabriel, LA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 57.3-mile drive from Kenner, Louisiana, to Saint Gabriel, Louisiana, is easily managed as a single-day trip, taking about 1 hour and 9 minutes. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, with 96% of the journey on highways, making it a quick transit. The estimated fuel cost for this short hop is around $9. Given its brevity and highway focus, this route is ideal for getting you to your destination efficiently within the Southeast region of Louisiana without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 45.1 mi | 50m |
| State Route 30 | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| East Highway 30 | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Williams Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| State Route 74 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 21st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 45.1 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenner, LA and Saint Gabriel, 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
45 mi
·
50 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 177
Toward LA 30: Saint Gabriel, Gonzales
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Turn left onto LA 30
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
State Route 30
8
Enter roundabout onto LA 30
120 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Route 30
9
Continue on LA 30
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 30
10
Continue on LA 30
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
East Highway 30
11
Turn left onto LA 74
194 ft
·
3 sec
·
State Route 74
12
Arrive at destination
LA 74
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.7 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 47.6 — 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
3
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
Navigation decision point
Toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
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.
8
46.9 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward LA 30: Saint Gabriel, Gonzales
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 177
Toward LA 30: Saint Gabriel, Gonzales
4
47.6 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
LA 30 / State Route 30
Enter roundabout onto LA 30 / State Route 30
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.65 one way
$17.31 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $9.50 | $19.00 |
| premium | $4.56 | $10.28 | $20.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.65 | $25.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.02 | $2.75 |
| Efficient EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.02 | $3.67 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Saint Gabriel, LA
Late night in Saint Gabriel on Tuesday
Local time
5:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°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
18 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 9m 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?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience for this 57.3-mile trip, with 96% of the drive utilizing major roadways. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 45.1 miles on I-10, offering a consistent pace. The route transitions to State Route 30 and East Highway 30 as you approach Saint Gabriel, providing a slight change in scenery from the interstate. This drive is characterized by its efficiency, allowing you to cover ground quickly with minimal complex road navigation.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 45.1 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and State Route 30. 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 Saint Gabriel, LA is easy. At 1h 9m with 96% 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 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
28 ft
-1 ft
Total Climb
40 ft
Total Descent
18 ft
Highest Point
28 ft
~45.1 mi in
Elevation Range
29 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Saint Gabriel, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Gonzales along the way.
Gonzales
46.9 mi in
|
~54m
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 1h 9m. Total distance: 57.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 45.1 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Saint Gabriel, 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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