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Trip from Saint Rose, 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

15m

Distance

7.4 mi

12 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Fair

3 stations

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 14m ★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 14m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Saint Rose, LA, LA

Saint Rose, LA

Antonio Garcia Prats

suburb city of New Orleans, located in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States

Kenner, LA

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Trip Overview

Saint Rose, LA to Kenner, LA is 7.4 miles and takes about 15m via River Road, Airline Drive, and Williams Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, specifically Louisiana. Expect a local driving experience with frequent turns, so don't plan for any long stretches of highway cruising. It's a straightforward connection between two nearby communities, perfect for a quick hop if you're in the area.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
River Road 3.6 mi 6m
Airline Drive 1.5 mi 2m
Williams Boulevard 1.3 mi 2m
West Airline Highway 0.4 mi <1m
1st Street 0.3 mi 1m
Alliance Avenue 0.3 mi 1m
21st Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: River Road — 3.6 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Rose, LA and Kenner, LA.

1

Start on 1st Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · 1st Street
2

Turn left onto LA 48

3.6 mi · 6 min · River Road
3

Turn left onto Alliance Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · Alliance Avenue
4

Turn right onto US 61

0.4 mi · 44 sec · West Airline Highway
5

Continue on US 61

1.5 mi · 2 min · Airline Drive
6

Turn left onto LA 49

1.1 mi · 2 min · Williams Boulevard
Use the left lane.
7

Continue on LA 49

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Williams Boulevard
8

Turn right onto 21st Street

38 ft · 1 sec · 21st Street
9

Arrive at destination

21st Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 7.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | LA 48 / River Road

Turn left onto LA 48 / River Road

Navigation decision point

3
3.9 mi into trip | ~7m in | Alliance Avenue

Turn left onto Alliance Avenue

Navigation decision point

3
4.2 mi into trip | ~8m in | US 61 / West Airline Highway

Turn right onto US 61 / West Airline Highway

Navigation decision point

4
6.2 mi into trip | ~12m in | LA 49 / Williams Boulevard

Turn left onto LA 49 / Williams Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
7.4 mi into trip | ~15m in | 21st Street

Turn right onto 21st Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.12 one way

$2.24 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $1.23 $2.45
premium $4.56 $1.33 $2.66
diesel $5.61 $1.63 $3.27

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.2 0 $0.78 $0.36
Efficient EV 1.9 0 $0.65 $0.30
EV Truck/SUV 3 0 $1.04 $0.47

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Saint Rose, LA

Night in Saint Rose on Saturday

Local time

11:35 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kenner, LA

Night in Kenner on Saturday

Local time

11:35 PM

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

16 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

15m 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 miles contributing to the 7.4-mile total. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.6 miles on River Road. As you navigate this route, be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that involves frequent changes in direction. The roads you'll primarily use are River Road, Airline Drive, and Williams Boulevard, each offering a distinct feel as you transition between them.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.6 mi on River Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near LA 48 / River Road.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (LA 48 / River Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (Alliance Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (US 61 / West Airline Highway): Navigation decision point.

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 15m. Total distance: 7.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

15m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 3.6 miles on River Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 0.3 miles (LA 48 / River Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (Alliance Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (US 61 / West Airline Highway): Navigation decision point.

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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