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Trip from Supreme, 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

60.2 mi

97 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Fair

3 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 17m ★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
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.

Downtown Supreme, LA, LA

Supreme, LA

Erik Mclean

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

Kenner, LA

Wikimedia Commons

Trip Overview

If you are looking to travel from Supreme to Kenner, you are in for a short, direct journey covering 59.4 miles. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 10 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. Since both locations are situated within Southeast Louisiana, you will remain in the same familiar region for the duration of the drive. Budgeting approximately $8 for fuel should comfortably cover your trip. Because the drive is relatively quick, there is no need to plan for overnight stays, allowing you plenty of flexibility in your schedule. This route serves as a practical connection between these two points without requiring complex planning or multiple stops.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Highway 1 16.5 mi 23m
US 90 14.8 mi 19m
I 310 11.1 mi 12m
Bayou Road 4.1 mi 5m
LA 182 3.5 mi 6m
Saint Mary Street 2.8 mi 4m
I 10 2.3 mi 2m
East Bayou Road 1.9 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Highway 1 — 16.5 mi, about 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on LA 1

4.1 mi · 6 min · Highway 1
2

Continue on LA 1

2.8 mi · 4 min · Saint Mary Street
3

Turn left

415 ft · 10 sec
4

Turn right onto LA 308

4.1 mi · 5 min · Bayou Road
5

Continue on LA 308

1.9 mi · 2 min · East Bayou Road
6

Turn right onto LA 648

428 ft · 12 sec · Percy Brown Road
7

Turn left onto LA 1

12 mi · 17 min · Highway 1
8

Turn left

313 ft · 22 sec
9

Turn right onto LA 308

0.5 mi · 45 sec · LA 308
10

Turn left onto LA 182

3.5 mi · 6 min · LA 182
11

Merge onto US 90

0.3 mi · 22 sec · US 90
12

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 15 sec
13

Merge onto US 90

14 mi · 19 min · US 90
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville, New Orleans
15

Continue on I 310

11 mi · 12 min · I 310
16

Keep slight right at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 1A Toward I 10 East: New Orleans
17

Merge onto I 10

2.3 mi · 2 min · I 10
Use the straight lane.
18

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.
19

Keep slight right at fork

174 ft · 4 sec
Toward LA 49 South: New Orleans International Airport, Williams Boulevard South Use the right lane.
20

Turn right onto LA 49

1.0 mi · 2 min · Williams Boulevard
Use the right lane.
21

Turn right onto 21st Street

38 ft · 1 sec · 21st Street
22

Arrive at destination

21st Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Raceland, LA, LA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Raceland, LA

30 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

Thibodaux, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Raceland, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.1 miles from Supreme, 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 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 44.5 and 59.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
44.5 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in

Take the exit toward I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville, New Orleans

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonvil...
6
55.8 mi into trip | ~1h 16m 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
5
56.6 mi into trip | ~1h 17m in | I 10

Merge onto I 10

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
8
58.9 mi into trip | ~1h 20m 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
59.1 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

$9.09 one way

$18.18 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $9.98 $19.96
premium $4.56 $10.81 $21.61
diesel $5.61 $13.29 $26.58

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.1 0 $6.32 $2.89
Efficient EV 15.1 0 $5.27 $2.41
EV Truck/SUV 24.1 0 $8.43 $3.85

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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 17, 2026

Origin

Supreme, LA

Morning in Supreme on Sunday

Local time

9:16 AM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kenner, LA

Morning in Kenner on Sunday

Local time

9:16 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

17 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience. You will navigate a series of roads including Highway 1, Saint Mary Street, and Bayou Road to reach your destination. Since the highway share is 0%, you won't encounter any long, monotonous stretches of freeway; in fact, the longest stretch on Highway 1 is 0 miles, confirming the local nature of this transit. Be prepared for constant adjustments and focus as you move through these smaller corridors. The road's personality is defined by these technical, winding segments rather than wide-open lanes.

81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.5 mi on Highway 1.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 1 and US 90. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 44.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.2 miles you will encounter 17 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 44.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 56.6 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.

On the drive from Supreme, LA to Kenner, LA, road signs begin pointing toward New Orleans along the way.

New Orleans

44.5 mi in | ~1h 4m

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 1h 23m. Total distance: 60.2 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.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 16.5 miles on Highway 1. 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 44.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 56.6 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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