How far is Columbus, GA from Kennesaw, GA?

The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Kennesaw, GA is about 130.4 miles (209.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.1 miles (177.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
130.43 mi
02h 31m
Flight
110.08 mi
177.15 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.08 mi
Kilometers
177.15 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.43 mi
Kilometers
209.9 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kennesaw
Sun, May 31, 5:25 AM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Sun, May 31, 7:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-05-31T02:53
Arrive Kennesaw
Sun, May 31, 5:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbus
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Moreland
GA

Town in Coweta County, Georgia, United States of America

From Columbus
65.3 mi
01h 15m
To Kennesaw
65.1 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 31 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Kennesaw.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Kennesaw.

  1. 1

    Start on Veterans Parkway

    4 m · 6 sec · Veterans Parkway

  2. 2

    Continue on Veterans Parkway

    1426 ft · 47 sec · Veterans Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    2431 ft · 1 min · 10th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 10th Avenue

    123 m · 16 sec · 10th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn sharp right onto Wynnton Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wynnton Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Macon Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Macon Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 185 North

    1372 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Chet Atkins Parkway

    43.7 mi · 47 min · Chet Atkins Parkway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    47.5 mi · 51 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285: Atlanta Bypass, Atlanta International Airport

    1986 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 North: Birmingham, Chattanooga

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    18.7 mi · 22 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Atlanta, Chattanooga

    1673 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 285 East: Marietta, Chattanooga

    1511 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga

    1.4 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga

    1602 ft · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 5 Spur South: Marietta

    1976 ft · 26 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Canton Road Connector

    1130 ft · 18 sec · Canton Road Connector

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41, GA 3, GA 5 South: Kennesaw

    806 ft · 13 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    814 ft · 13 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on US 41, GA 3, GA 5

    1069 ft · 26 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Cobb Parkway North

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Cobb Parkway North

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Summers Street Northwest

    2249 ft · 1 min · Summers Street Northwest

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Main Street Northwest

    1131 ft · 46 sec · South Main Street Northwest

  26. 26

    Turn left onto J. O. Stephenson Avenue Northwest

    20 m · 2 sec · J. O. Stephenson Avenue Northwest

  27. 27

    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 Columbus and Kennesaw.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
47.5 mi · 36%
Chet Atkins Parkway
43.7 mi · 33%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
18.7 mi · 14%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
7.17 mi · 5%
Cobb Parkway North
4.59 mi · 4%
Wynnton Road
1.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

47.5 mi · 00h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
110.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moreland
01h 15m from Columbus
Leave By
1:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Columbus 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 Columbus to Kennesaw?

The road trip is about 130.4 miles (209.9 km) and usually takes 02h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Moreland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.3 miles from Columbus and 65.1 miles from Kennesaw.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 110.1 miles (177.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.22 one way or $36.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Columbus and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kennesaw.

Stop Ideas Near Moreland

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Moreland, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Moreland.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

67 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Anniston

107 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Kennesaw. Straight-line distance: 110.08 mi (177.15 km).

Columbus

#1 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Kennesaw

#2 Kennesaw

City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States

Population34,712
Coordinates34.0234300, -84.6154900
Altitude332
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-84.98771, 32.46098)
End: Kennesaw (-84.61549, 34.02343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.6 gal
17.42 L · about $18.22
Round trip
$36.44
9.2 gal · 34.84 L
Estimated CO2
40.9 kg one way
Round trip: 81.8 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.22 $36.44
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.37 $40.75
Premium $4.78 $21.98 $43.96
Diesel $5.62 $25.87 $51.74

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Kennesaw. The current time is 02:53:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.