Origin
Montz, LA
Late night in Montz on Tuesday
Local time
5:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montz, 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
29m
Distance
18.8 mi
30 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Montz, LA
Miguel Cuenca
Kenner, LA
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Trip Overview
Montz, LA to Kenner, LA is 18.8 miles and takes about 29 minutes via Airline Highway and I 10, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region of Louisiana, connecting two points in the greater New Orleans area. With a minimal highway share, you'll mostly be on surface roads, making it a straightforward and quick transit. It's a practical option if you're looking to get from point A to point B without a lot of fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Airline Highway | 7.7 mi | 9m |
| CC Road | 2.5 mi | 6m |
| I 10 | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| I 310 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Williams Boulevard | 1 mi | 2m |
| River Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| 21st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Airline Highway
— 7.7 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montz, LA and Kenner, LA.
1
Start on this road
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto LA 628
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
River Road
3
Continue on LA 628
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
CC Road
4
Turn right onto US 61
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Airline Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 310: Boutte, New Orleans
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 310 North: New Orleans
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 310
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 310
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1A
Toward I 10 East: New Orleans
9
Merge onto I 10
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 10
Use the straight lane.
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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 3.6 and 17.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 61 / Airline Highway
Turn right onto US 61 / Airline Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
11.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward I 310: Boutte, New Orleans
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.
Toward I 310: Boutte, New Orleans
7
11.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 310 North: New Orleans
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 310 North: New Orleans
8
17.5 mi into trip
|
~26m 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
17.7 mi into trip
|
~26m 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
$2.84 one way
$5.68 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.12 | $6.23 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.37 | $6.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.15 | $8.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Late night in Kenner on Tuesday
Local time
5:25 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
18 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
29m 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 predominantly surface roads, with only 22% of the drive on highways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 7.7 miles on Airline Highway before transitioning to other surface roads and eventually I 10. Expect a lot of local traffic and intersections as you navigate through populated areas.
Only 22% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.7 mi on Airline Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.6 miles in near US 61 / Airline Highway.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 18.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.6 miles (US 61 / Airline Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Between Montz, LA and Kenner, LA, road signs point toward New Orleans, New Orleans International Airport and Williams Boulevard South.
New Orleans
11.3 mi in
|
~18m
New Orleans International Airport
17.5 mi in
|
~26m
Williams Boulevard South
17.7 mi in
|
~26m
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 29m. Total distance: 18.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.7 miles on Airline Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 3.6 miles (US 61 / Airline Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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