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Trip from Village Saint George, LA to Kenner, LA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 10m

Distance

60.8 mi

98 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 5m ★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 7m

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

Downtown Village Saint George, LA, LA

Village Saint George, LA

TBD Traveller

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

Kenner, LA

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Trip Overview

Embark on a straightforward 60.8-mile journey from Village Saint George, Louisiana, to Kenner, Louisiana, a drive that will take approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-10, this route is designed for efficiency and is perfectly suited as a single-day trip. You can expect the fuel cost to be around $9 for this drive. The journey is almost entirely highway, making it a quick and uncomplicated transition between two points within the Southeast region of Louisiana. This route is ideal if you're looking for a direct and no-fuss passage.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 10 57.7 mi 1h 4m
Williams Boulevard 1 mi 2m
Perkins Road 0.8 mi 1m
Pecue Lane 0.4 mi <1m
Michel Delving Road 0.2 mi <1m
21st Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 10 — 57.7 mi, about 1h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Michel Delving Road

0.2 mi · 56 sec · Michel Delving Road
2

At end of road, turn right onto Perkins Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Perkins Road
3

Turn left onto Pecue Lane

0.4 mi · 47 sec · Pecue Lane
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec
5

Merge onto I 10

58 mi · 1 hr 4 min · I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

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.
7

Keep slight right at fork

174 ft · 4 sec
Toward LA 49 South: New Orleans International Airport, Williams Boulevard South Use the right lane.
8

Turn right onto LA 49

1.0 mi · 2 min · Williams Boulevard
Use the right lane.
9

Turn right onto 21st Street

38 ft · 1 sec · 21st Street
10

Arrive at destination

21st Street

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Sorrento, LA, LA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sorrento, 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.

Popular next leg

Sorrento, LA to Kenner, LA

41.7 mi · 50m

Pacing Suggestions

Oak Grove, LA

Fuel and coffee

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

Sorrento, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.4 miles from Village Saint George, 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 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 59.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Perkins Road

At end of road, turn right onto Perkins Road

Navigation decision point

5
1.8 mi into trip | ~3m in | I 10

Merge onto I 10

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
59.5 mi into trip | ~1h 8m 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
59.7 mi into trip | ~1h 8m 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...
5
59.8 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in | LA 49 / Williams Boulevard

Turn right onto LA 49 / Williams Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.18 one way

$18.36 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $10.08 $20.16
premium $4.56 $10.91 $21.83
diesel $5.61 $13.42 $26.85

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.3 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 18.2 0 $6.38 $2.92
Efficient EV 15.2 0 $5.32 $2.43
EV Truck/SUV 24.3 0 $8.51 $3.89

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 20, 2026

Origin

Village Saint George, LA

Morning in Village Saint George on Tuesday

Local time

6:48 AM

CDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kenner, LA

Morning in Kenner on Tuesday

Local time

6:48 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

1 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

1h 10m 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 drive is predominantly a highway-focused experience, with 95% of the journey on faster roads. You'll spend the majority of your time on I-10, which forms the longest uninterrupted stretch at 57.7 miles. While the bulk of the drive is on this interstate, the final portion will transition to local roads like Williams Boulevard and Perkins Road as you approach Kenner. Expect a consistent pace for most of the trip, with a shift to more urban driving as you get closer to your destination.

95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 57.7 mi on I 10.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Williams Boulevard. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Perkins Road.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 60.8 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 0.2 miles (Perkins Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 59.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 10m. Total distance: 60.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 57.7 miles on I 10. 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 0.2 miles (Perkins Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 59.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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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