Origin
Reserve, LA
Late night in Reserve on Tuesday
Local time
5:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Reserve, 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
33m
Distance
23.2 mi
37 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Reserve, LA
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Kenner, LA
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Trip Overview
This 23.2-mile drive from Reserve to Kenner, Louisiana, is a quick trip that can easily be completed in about 33 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You'll be navigating a mix of local roads and highway, with East Airline Highway and LA 44 being key parts of your journey before merging onto I-10. Expect to spend around $4 on fuel for this short hop. The route offers a straightforward transit experience through the Southeast region of Louisiana, connecting two points within the same state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Airline Highway | 11 mi | 14m |
| LA 44 | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| I 10 | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| I 310 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| West 2nd Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Williams Boulevard | 1 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Cardinal Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Airline Highway
— 11 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reserve, LA and Kenner, LA.
1
Start on LA 53
86 ft
·
5 sec
·
Central Avenue
2
Turn left onto LA 44
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
LA 44
3
Continue on LA 636-3
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West 2nd Street
4
Continue on LA 636-3
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Cardinal Street
5
Turn left onto LA 628
476 ft
·
13 sec
·
East 5th Street
6
Turn right onto LA 44
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Main Street
7
Turn right onto US 61
11 mi
·
14 min
·
East Airline Highway
Use the left lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 310: Boutte, New Orleans
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 310 North: New Orleans
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 310
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 310
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1A
Toward I 10 East: New Orleans
12
Merge onto I 10
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 10
Use the straight lane.
13
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.
14
Keep slight right at fork
174 ft
·
4 sec
Toward LA 49 South: New Orleans International Airport, Williams Boulevard South
Use the right lane.
15
Turn right onto LA 49
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Williams Boulevard
Use the right lane.
16
Turn right onto 21st Street
38 ft
·
1 sec
·
21st Street
17
Arrive at destination
21st Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 15.7 and 22.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
15.7 mi into trip
|
~22m 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
16 mi into trip
|
~23m 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
6
18.9 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 East: New Orleans
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 1A
Toward I 10 East: New Orleans
8
21.9 mi into trip
|
~30m 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
22.2 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
$3.50 one way
$7.01 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.85 | $7.69 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.16 | $8.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.11 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.48 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
5:15 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
33m 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 turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a highway share of 29%. While the longest uninterrupted stretch is 11 miles on East Airline Highway, much of this trip involves navigating city streets and state highways. This means you'll experience frequent changes in speed limits and road conditions as you transition from local thoroughfares to interstate segments. The drive is characterized by its directness, prioritizing efficiency over leisurely cruising.
Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11 mi on East 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 15.7 miles in.
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 13 decision points packed into just 23.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 15.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Reserve, LA and Kenner, LA, road signs point toward New Orleans and New Orleans International Airport.
New Orleans
15.7 mi in
|
~22m
New Orleans International Airport
21.9 mi in
|
~30m
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 33m. Total distance: 23.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m 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 11 miles on East Airline Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas 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 15.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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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