Woodworth, LA to Kenner, LA is 182.8 miles and takes about 3h 32m via I 10 and I 49, with a fuel budget near $28 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Louisiana, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip that should feel familiar to most drivers. Given the relatively short duration and minimal stops, it's an ideal route for a single-day journey, making it easy to fit into a busy schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
91.4 miles from Woodworth, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 44m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
71.4 mi
1h 20m
I 49
53.1 mi
53m
US 190
49.5 mi
1h 3m
LA 415 Spur
3.6 mi
5m
Robinson Bridge Road
2.6 mi
4m
Williams Boulevard
1 mi
2m
US 165
<0.1 mi
<1m
21st Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 71.4 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodworth, LA and Kenner, LA.
1
Start on US 165
191 ft·8 sec·US 165
2
Turn right onto LA 3265
2.6 mi·4 min·Robinson Bridge Road
3
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·59 sec
Toward I 49 South: Opelousas
4
Merge onto I 49
53 mi·53 min·I 49
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas
6
Keep slight left at fork
362 ft·9 sec
Toward US 190 East: Baton Rouge
7
Merge onto US 190
49 mi·1 hr 3 min·US 190
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto LA 415 Spur
3.6 mi·5 min·LA 415 Spur
9
Turn left
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge
10
Merge onto I 10
71 mi·1 hr 20 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Exit 223A-BToward LA 49: Williams Boulevard, New Orleans International AirportUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
174 ft·4 sec
Toward LA 49 South: New Orleans International Airport, Williams Boulevard SouthUse the right lane.
13
Turn right onto LA 49
1.0 mi·2 min·Williams Boulevard
Use the right lane.
14
Turn right onto 21st Street
38 ft·1 sec·21st Street
15
Arrive at destination
21st Street
Trip Plan
With a drive time under four hours, this route is easily manageable in a single day, offering flexibility for when you depart. A morning start will comfortably get you to Kenner with plenty of daylight remaining. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the longest stretch without a major exit is over 71 miles on I 10. While only one stop is noted, you'll find ample opportunities for fuel and rest along the interstate corridors.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 91.4 miles from Woodworth, LA, or about 1h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 40 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91.4 miles or 1h 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kenner, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Woodworth, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Woodworth, LA
This is one driving day of about 182.8 miles and 3h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Woodworth, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 71.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 56.2 and 181.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
56.2 mi into trip|~58m in
Take the exit toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas
5
56.7 mi into trip|~59m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 190 East: Baton Rouge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 190 East: Baton Rouge
6
56.8 mi into trip|~1h in|US 190
Merge onto US 190
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
181.5 mi into trip|~3h 29m 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
181.7 mi into trip|~3h 30m 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
$27.61 one way
$55.21 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg64 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$30.31
$60.61
premium
$4.56
$32.81
$65.62
diesel
$5.61
$40.36
$80.72
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
54.8
0
$19.19
$8.77
Efficient EV
45.7
0
$16.00
$7.31
EV Truck/SUV
73.1
0
$25.59
$11.70
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 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
Woodworth, LA
Late night
in Woodworth on Tuesday
Local time
3:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Kenner, LA
Late night
in Kenner on Tuesday
Local time
3:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 32m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Discover the roots of jazz at the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. Located in the heart of the French Quarter, our park offers live performances, exhibits, and programs that celebrate the le...
11 mi from route
~27 min detour
Free
near mile 182.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is overwhelmingly a highway experience, with 97% of the drive utilizing major highways. Expect long stretches of consistent speed, particularly on I 10, which features the longest uninterrupted segment at 71.4 miles. The primary roads include I 49 and US 190 before merging onto I 10. This highway-focused profile suggests a predictable driving environment, with minimal distractions from local traffic or complex intersections.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 71.4 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and I 49. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 56.2 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 182.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 56.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 56.8 miles (US 190): 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 Woodworth, LA to Kenner, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Opelousas along the way.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 32m. Total distance: 182.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 71.4 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 56.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 56.8 miles (US 190): 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.
Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Kenner, LA, but most travelers stay overnight.
