How far is Augusta, GA from Kennesaw, GA?
The driving distance from Augusta, GA to Kennesaw, GA is about 174 miles (280.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156.5 miles (251.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Augusta and Kennesaw.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta and Kennesaw.
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Start on Walton Way
1.2 km · 1 min · Walton Way
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Turn straight
72 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto 15th Street
1049 ft · 18 sec · 15th Street
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Turn slight left
1656 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Calhoun Expressway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Calhoun Expressway
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Continue on Washington Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Washington Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1458 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway
85.2 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Carl Sanders Highway
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
46.9 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
9.1 mi · 11 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hill Street, Turner Field
1410 ft · 35 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hill Street Southeast
1209 ft · 42 sec · Hill Street Southeast
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast
1327 ft · 29 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 North, I 85 North
1168 ft · 28 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 Augusta and Kennesaw.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Carl Sanders Highway
Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway
85.2 mi · 01h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Augusta and Sunny near Kennesaw.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Augusta to Kennesaw?
The road trip is about 174 miles (280.1 km) and usually takes 03h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Smyrna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.9 miles from Augusta and 87.1 miles from Kennesaw.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156.5 miles (251.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.32 one way or $48.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Augusta and Sunny near Kennesaw.
Stop Ideas Near Smyrna
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Smyrna.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Kennesaw. Straight-line distance: 156.43 mi (251.75 km).
#1 Augusta
The third most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 197,166 |
| Coordinates | 33.4709700, -81.9748400 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| 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: 280 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $24.32 | $48.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $27.19 | $54.39 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $29.34 | $58.67 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $34.53 | $69.06 |
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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