How far is Atlanta, GA from Kennesaw, GA?
The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Kennesaw, GA is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23 miles (37 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Atlanta and Kennesaw.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlanta and Kennesaw.
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Start on Capitol Avenue Southeast
21 m · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast
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Turn slight right
47 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southeast
78 m · 7 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southeast
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast
631 ft · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast
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Take the ramp left toward I 75 North, I 85 North
1203 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector
3.1 mi · 4 min · Downtown Connector
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Keep slight right to continue on Horace E Tate Freeway
7.2 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway
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Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
9.4 mi · 11 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 5 Spur South: Marietta
1976 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Canton Road Connector
1130 ft · 18 sec · Canton Road Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41, GA 3, GA 5 South: Kennesaw
806 ft · 13 sec
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Continue straight
814 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 41, GA 3, GA 5
1069 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto Cobb Parkway North
4.6 mi · 7 min · Cobb Parkway North
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Turn right onto Summers Street Northwest
2249 ft · 1 min · Summers Street Northwest
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Turn left onto South Main Street Northwest
1131 ft · 46 sec · South Main Street Northwest
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Turn left onto J. O. Stephenson Avenue Northwest
20 m · 2 sec · J. O. Stephenson Avenue Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · J. O. Stephenson Avenue Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Atlanta and Kennesaw.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
9.39 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Atlanta and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kennesaw.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Atlanta to Kennesaw?
The road trip is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Vinings is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Atlanta and 13.2 miles from Kennesaw.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23 miles (37 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.72 one way or $7.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Atlanta and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kennesaw.
Stop Ideas Near Vinings
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
Atlanta Revenue Bureau
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vinings.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and Kennesaw. Straight-line distance: 23.02 mi (37.04 km).
#1 Atlanta
The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.
| Population | 512,550 |
| Coordinates | 33.7490000, -84.3879800 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kennesaw
City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 34,712 |
| Coordinates | 34.0234300, -84.6154900 |
| Altitude | 332 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kennesaw (-84.61549, 34.02343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $3.72 | $7.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.16 | $8.33 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.49 | $8.98 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.29 | $10.57 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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