Origin
Kenner, LA
Morning in Kenner on Tuesday
Local time
7:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kenner, LA to Slidell, 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
52m
Distance
41 mi
66 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
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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Slidell, LA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Kenner to Slidell, you are facing a straightforward 41.8-mile journey through Southeast Louisiana. Clocking in at approximately 43 minutes, this trip is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, meaning you can easily skip the overnight stay. You should budget about $6 for fuel, making this an incredibly economical excursion. Because both your starting point and destination are nestled within the Southeast region, you will find a consistent local atmosphere throughout the transit. This route is designed for those who need a practical, efficient connection between these two points without the hassle of a multi-day itinerary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 31.6 mi | 36m |
| I 610 | 5 mi | 6m |
| Old Spanish Trail | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Williams Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Sergeant Alfred Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 3rd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Bouscaren Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 21st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 31.6 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenner, LA and Slidell, 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
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Williams Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 10 East: New Orleans
Use the slight right lane.
5
Merge onto I 10
6.7 mi
·
8 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 610
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
I 610
Toward Slidell
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 10
25 mi
·
28 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 263
Toward LA 433: Old Spanish Trail
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn left onto LA 433
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Spanish Trail
10
Turn sharp right onto Sergeant Alfred Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Sergeant Alfred Drive
11
Continue on 3rd Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
3rd Street
12
Turn left onto Bouscaren Street
220 ft
·
9 sec
·
Bouscaren Street
13
Arrive at destination
Bouscaren Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.5 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 38.2 — 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
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 10 East: New Orleans
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 10 East: New Orleans
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
8.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 610
Keep slight left at fork onto I 610 toward Slidell
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Slidell
7
38.2 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward LA 433: Old Spanish Trail
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 263
Toward LA 433: Old Spanish Trail
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.19 one way
$12.38 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $6.80 | $13.59 |
| premium | $4.56 | $7.36 | $14.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.05 | $18.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.59 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.74 | $2.62 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Slidell, LA
Morning in Slidell on Tuesday
Local time
7:09 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
52m 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 turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you navigate from Williams Boulevard onto I-10 East toward Slidell. While the journey is relatively short, it lacks long, monotonous highway stretches; in fact, your longest uninterrupted segment is zero miles on Williams Boulevard. You will experience a mix of urban navigation and interstate travel, though the highway share remains at zero percent for the primary segments. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that prioritizes maneuvering through local infrastructure over high-speed cruising. The road's personality shifts quickly, keeping you engaged as you transition between city blocks and the main thoroughfares.
89% 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: 31.6 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and I 610. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near LA 49 / Williams Boulevard.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 41 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 49 / Williams Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
11 ft
-7 ft
Total Climb
39 ft
Total Descent
33 ft
Highest Point
11 ft
~38.1 mi in
Elevation Range
19 ft
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.
Arriving in Slidell, LA
Full guide →Slidell is a small city in St. Tammany Parish, one of the Florida Parishes of Louisiana. Named after the statesman, John Slidell, this town is a growing suburb of the New Orleans area. Since Hurricane Katrina, Slidell and its surrounding areas have seen a tremendous population surge.
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 52m. Total distance: 41 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31.6 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Slidell, 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 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 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 Slidell, 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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