Cities Near Kenner
Cities near Kenner, Louisiana: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Metairie, Baton Rouge, Gulfport. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Kenner, Louisiana is Metairie, about 5 mi (9 km) away — roughly 18 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metairie | 5 mi / 9 km | 18 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Baton Rouge | 64 mi / 104 km | 1 hr 56 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Gulfport | 73 mi / 118 km | 1 hr 42 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Lafayette | 107 mi / 173 km | 2 hr 30 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Mobile | 140 mi / 225 km | 3 hr 15 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Jackson | 159 mi / 256 km | 3 hr 42 min | 48 min | Weekend getaway |
| Lake Charles | 178 mi / 286 km | 4 hr 8 min | 50 min | Weekend getaway |
| Pensacola | 183 mi / 295 km | 4 hr 15 min | 50 min | Weekend getaway |
| Port Arthur | 222 mi / 357 km | 4 hr 50 min | 54 min | Short break |
| Beaumont | 231 mi / 372 km | 5 hr 2 min | 55 min | Short break |
Day trips from Kenner
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Metairie, Baton Rouge, Gulfport. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Kenner
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Lafayette, Mobile, Jackson, Lake Charles. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Kenner include Metairie, Baton Rouge, Gulfport, Lafayette, Mobile. The closest is Metairie, about 5 miles (9 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.