Origin
Port Allen, LA
Morning in Port Allen on Sunday
Local time
6:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Port Allen, LA to Kenner, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
71.8 mi
116 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 17m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Port Allen, LA
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Kenner, LA
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Trip Overview
This 71.8-mile drive from Port Allen to Kenner, Louisiana, will take you about 1 hour and 23 minutes. It's a straightforward day trip, with a fuel cost estimated at $11, and no overnight stays are needed. You'll primarily be on local roads, so expect a turn-heavy experience rather than an open highway cruise. Since both your origin and destination are in the Southeast region, you'll stay within the familiar landscape of Louisiana. This route is best suited for those who prefer a more direct, less highway-centric journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Horace Wilkinson Bridge | 69.2 mi | 1h 18m |
| Williams Boulevard | 1 mi | 2m |
| Dr Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Highway 1 South | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Alexander Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Avenue A | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 21st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Horace Wilkinson Bridge
— 69.2 mi, about 1h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Allen, LA and Kenner, LA.
1
Start on South Alexander Avenue
304 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Alexander Avenue
2
Turn right onto Avenue A
52 ft
·
2 sec
·
Avenue A
3
Turn left onto LA 1
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
4
Continue on LA 1
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Highway 1 South
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 10
69 mi
·
1 hr 18 min
·
Horace Wilkinson Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
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.
9
Keep slight right at fork
174 ft
·
4 sec
Toward LA 49 South: New Orleans International Airport, Williams Boulevard South
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto LA 49
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Williams Boulevard
Use the right lane.
11
Turn right onto 21st Street
38 ft
·
1 sec
·
21st Street
12
Arrive at destination
21st Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 35.9 miles from Port Allen, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Horace Wilkinson Bridge if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 69.2 miles.
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 0.6 and 70.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the exit toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge
7
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 10 / Horace Wilkinson Bridge
Merge onto I 10 / Horace Wilkinson Bridge
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
70.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m 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
70.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m 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
$10.84 one way
$21.69 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $11.90 | $23.81 |
| premium | $4.56 | $12.89 | $25.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.85 | $31.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.54 | $3.45 |
| Efficient EV | 18 | 0 | $6.28 | $2.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.7 | 0 | $10.05 | $4.60 |
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 Sunday
Local time
6:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°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
19 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 23m 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 is a turn-heavy local drive, with no highway mileage to speak of. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 69.2 miles, primarily on Horace Wilkinson Bridge, offering a brief period of consistent travel before re-engaging with local roads. The route emphasizes navigating through communities, so be prepared for varied speed limits and frequent intersections. It's a drive that keeps you engaged with the local environment.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 69.2 mi on Horace Wilkinson Bridge.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.
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 71.8 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: at 0.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 0.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (I 10 / Horace Wilkinson Bridge): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Port Allen, LA
Full guide →Port Allen is a town in the River Parishes region of Louisiana that sits directly across the Mississippi River from Baton Rouge and is the seat of West Baton Rouge Parish. It takes on a rather gritty and highly industrial character but has a few attractions.
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 23m. Total distance: 71.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m 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 69.2 miles on Horace Wilkinson Bridge. 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 0.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 0.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (I 10 / Horace Wilkinson Bridge): 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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