Origin
Merrydale, LA
Morning in Merrydale on Tuesday
Local time
10:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Merrydale, LA to Kenner, 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 27m
Distance
70.9 mi
114 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Merrydale, LA
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Kenner, LA
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Trip Overview
This 70.9-mile drive from Merrydale to Kenner, Louisiana, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 27 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, so no need to worry about overnight stays. You'll be spending a significant portion, 84%, on highways, making it a fairly efficient transit. With an estimated fuel cost of $11, this route is budget-friendly. Both your starting and ending points are within the Southeast region, so you won't be crossing major regional boundaries. Plan for a practical, highway-focused experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 59.3 mi | 1h 5m |
| Airline Highway | 6.4 mi | 10m |
| Lanier Drive | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Siegen Lane | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Williams Boulevard | 1 mi | 2m |
| Greenwell Springs Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Greenwell Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 21st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 59.3 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Merrydale, LA and Kenner, LA.
1
Start on Greenwell Street
222 ft
·
7 sec
·
Greenwell Street
2
Turn right onto Lanier Drive
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Lanier Drive
3
Turn right onto LA 37
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Greenwell Springs Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Use the slight right lane.
5
Merge onto US 61; US 190
6.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Airline Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
399 ft
·
10 sec
Toward LA 3246 South
7
Turn straight onto LA 3246
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Siegen Lane
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
9
Merge onto I 10
59 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 223A-B
Toward LA 49: Williams Boulevard, New Orleans International Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
174 ft
·
4 sec
Toward LA 49 South: New Orleans International Airport, Williams Boulevard South
Use the right lane.
12
Turn right onto LA 49
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Williams Boulevard
Use the right lane.
13
Turn right onto 21st Street
38 ft
·
1 sec
·
21st Street
14
Arrive at destination
21st Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.4 miles from Merrydale, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 69.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 61; US 190 / Airline Highway
Merge onto US 61; US 190 / Airline Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
10.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
69.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
Take the exit toward LA 49: Williams Boulevard, New Orleans International Airport
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 223A-B
Toward LA 49: Williams Boulevard, New Orleans I...
9
69.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward LA 49 South: New Orleans International Airport, Williams Boulevard South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward LA 49 South: New Orleans International A...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.71 one way
$21.42 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $11.75 | $23.51 |
| premium | $4.56 | $12.73 | $25.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.65 | $31.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.44 | $3.40 |
| Efficient EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.20 | $2.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.93 | $4.54 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Kenner, LA
Morning in Kenner on Tuesday
Local time
10:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
86°F
Shenandoah, LA
35 mi in
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
1h 27m 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?
This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 84% of the journey taking place on major roadways. You'll experience an uninterrupted stretch of 59.3 miles on I 10, which forms the backbone of this trip. While much of the drive will be on high-speed interstates and highways like Airline Highway, you'll also navigate some local roads via Lanier Drive as you approach your destination. Expect a consistent pace for most of the drive, with the character shifting slightly as you transition from the main interstate to more localized routes.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 59.3 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Airline Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.9 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (US 61; US 190 / Airline Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.3 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 27m. Total distance: 70.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 59.3 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 Kenner, 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: at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (US 61; US 190 / Airline Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.3 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 Kenner, 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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