Origin
Sorrento, LA
Morning in Sorrento on Sunday
Local time
8:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sorrento, 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
50m
Distance
41.7 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sorrento, LA
Magda Ehlers
Kenner, LA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Sorrento to Kenner, you are looking at a straightforward 41.7-mile journey through Southeast Louisiana. Clocking in at approximately 41 minutes, this trip is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, requiring no overnight stays. You will navigate primarily via Airline Highway, I-10 East, and LA 49 to complete the transit. With a modest fuel budget of just $6, this is a highly economical route for those needing to connect these two points. It is a functional, efficient drive that serves as a practical link within the region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 35.6 mi | 40m |
| Airline Highway | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Williams Boulevard | 1 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| LA 22 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 21st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 35.6 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sorrento, LA and Kenner, LA.
1
Start on Main Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Keep slight left at fork
176 ft
·
10 sec
3
Turn right onto LA 22
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
LA 22
4
Turn right onto US 61
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Airline Highway
5
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 10 East: New Orleans
6
Merge onto I 10
36 mi
·
40 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
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.
8
Keep slight right at fork
174 ft
·
4 sec
Toward LA 49 South: New Orleans International Airport, Williams Boulevard South
Use the right lane.
9
Turn right onto LA 49
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Williams Boulevard
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto 21st Street
38 ft
·
1 sec
·
21st Street
11
Arrive at destination
21st Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.9 miles from Sorrento, 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 0.3 and 40.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
LA 22
Turn right onto LA 22
Navigation decision point
5
4.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
40.4 mi into trip
|
~47m 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
40.7 mi into trip
|
~48m 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
$6.30 one way
$12.60 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $6.91 | $13.83 |
| premium | $4.56 | $7.48 | $14.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.21 | $18.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.84 | $2.67 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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 Sunday
Local time
8:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Sunny
S 10 to 15 mph
0% chance
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
23 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
50m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, this route requires frequent adjustments as you navigate the transition between local roads and the highway system. Because the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for a driving experience defined by surface streets rather than long, high-speed stretches. The character of the road shifts as you move between Sorrento and Kenner, keeping the drive engaging despite the relatively short distance. Stay alert for the various turns required to keep your momentum steady throughout the 41-minute duration.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35.6 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Airline Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 41.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.3 miles (LA 22): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
9 ft
-3 ft
Total Climb
16 ft
Total Descent
22 ft
Highest Point
9 ft
~11.9 mi in
Elevation Range
12 ft
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 50m. Total distance: 41.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m 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 35.6 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 0.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.3 miles (LA 22): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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