Origin
Monticello, LA
Morning in Monticello on Tuesday
Local time
8:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monticello, 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
69.2 mi
111 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 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
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.
Monticello, LA
Sinitta Leunen
Kenner, LA
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Trip Overview
This 69.2-mile drive from Monticello, Louisiana, to Kenner, Louisiana, is a straightforward trip estimated to take about 1 hour and 27 minutes. It's an ideal candidate for a single-day journey, requiring no overnight stops. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on I-10, making it a highway-focused experience. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $10, so it's an economical option. Both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region, so you won't be crossing any major regional boundaries on this relatively short hop.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 59.3 mi | 1h 5m |
| Sherwood Forest Boulevard | 4.3 mi | 8m |
| North Sherwood Forest Drive | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Siegen Lane | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Williams Boulevard | 1 mi | 2m |
| Catalina Avenue | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Salem Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Monticello Boulevard | <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 Monticello, LA and Kenner, LA.
1
Start on Salem Drive
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Salem Drive
2
Turn right onto Cardigan Avenue
335 ft
·
16 sec
·
Cardigan Avenue
3
Turn left onto Monticello Boulevard
409 ft
·
19 sec
·
Monticello Boulevard
4
Turn right onto Catalina Avenue
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Catalina Avenue
5
At end of road, turn left onto North Sherwood Forest Drive
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Sherwood Forest Drive
6
Continue on Sherwood Forest Boulevard
4.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Sherwood Forest Boulevard
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on LA 3246
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Siegen Lane
Use the straight 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.6 miles from Monticello, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 68.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Cardigan Avenue
Turn right onto Cardigan Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
North Sherwood Forest Drive
At end of road, turn left onto North Sherwood Forest Drive
Navigation decision point
5
8.7 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
67.9 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
68.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m 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
$10.45 one way
$20.90 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $11.47 | $22.94 |
| premium | $4.56 | $12.42 | $24.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.28 | $30.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.27 | $3.32 |
| Efficient EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.06 | $2.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.7 | 0 | $9.69 | $4.43 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Kenner, LA
Morning in Kenner on Tuesday
Local time
8:44 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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive, with 86% of the route utilizing major roadways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 59.3 miles on I-10, indicating extended periods of consistent speed. While the bulk of the journey is on I-10, the initial and final segments will involve local roads like Sherwood Forest Boulevard and North Sherwood Forest Drive, offering a brief change of pace before rejoining the interstate. This mix means you'll experience both steady highway cruising and a bit of local traffic navigation.
86% 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?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Sherwood Forest Boulevard. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Cardigan Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 69.2 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.1 miles (Cardigan Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (North Sherwood Forest Drive): Navigation decision point; at 8.7 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: 69.2 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 (86%). 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 0.1 miles (Cardigan Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (North Sherwood Forest Drive): Navigation decision point; at 8.7 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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