Origin
Kenner, LA
Late night in Kenner on Tuesday
Local time
3:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kenner, LA to White Castle, 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 19m
Distance
65.5 mi
105 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 16m
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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White Castle, LA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 65.5-mile drive from Kenner, LA, to White Castle, LA, is easily manageable in about 1 hour and 19 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, with 89% of the journey on major highways like I-10, Highway 1 North, and LA 70. With an estimated fuel cost of around $10, this route is budget-friendly for a quick excursion. Both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region, so you won't be crossing state lines or major geographical divides. Plan for a single day to comfortably complete this journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 40 mi | 45m |
| Highway 1 North | 9.4 mi | 11m |
| LA 70 | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Crawford Leblanc Boulevard | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| LA 3089 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Williams Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West 10th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| LA 22 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 40 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenner, LA and White Castle, 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
40 mi
·
45 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 182
Toward LA 22: Sorrento, Donaldsonville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn left onto LA 22
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
LA 22
8
Enter roundabout onto LA 70
208 ft
·
12 sec
·
Crawford Leblanc Boulevard
9
Continue on LA 70
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Crawford Leblanc Boulevard
10
Turn straight onto LA 70
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
LA 70
11
Keep slight right at fork onto LA 3089
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
LA 3089
Toward LA 3009: Donaldsonville
12
Continue on LA 1
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West 10th Street
13
Continue on LA 1
9.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Highway 1 North
14
Turn left onto LA 69
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Bowie Street
15
Turn right onto Cambre Street
100 ft
·
4 sec
·
Cambre Street
16
Arrive at destination
Cambre Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.8 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 65.5 — 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
1.8 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
41.8 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward LA 22: Sorrento, Donaldsonville
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.
Exit 182
Toward LA 22: Sorrento, Donaldsonville
5
52.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
LA 3089
Keep slight right at fork onto LA 3089 toward LA 3009: Donaldsonville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward LA 3009: Donaldsonville
5
65.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
Cambre Street
Turn right onto Cambre Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.89 one way
$19.78 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $10.86 | $21.72 |
| premium | $4.56 | $11.76 | $23.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.46 | $28.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.88 | $3.14 |
| Efficient EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.73 | $2.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.17 | $4.19 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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
White Castle, LA
Late night in White Castle on Tuesday
Local time
3:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°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
2 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 19m 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 highway-focused drive for the majority of this 65.5-mile trip. With 89% of the route on main roads, you'll experience a good amount of interstate driving, including a continuous stretch of 40 miles on I-10. This means you'll likely encounter faster speeds and less frequent turns for a significant portion of your travel time. As you transition to Highway 1 North and LA 70, the character may shift slightly, but the overall profile remains predominantly highway-oriented, offering a consistent driving experience for most of the 1 hour and 19-minute duration.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Highway 1 North. 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
5/10
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 65.5 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 1.8 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 White Castle, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Donaldsonville along the way.
Donaldsonville
41.8 mi in
|
~49m
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 19m. Total distance: 65.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m 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 40 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 1.8 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.8 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 White Castle, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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