How far is Kennesaw, GA from Dunwoody, GA?

The driving distance from Kennesaw, GA to Dunwoody, GA is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17 miles (27.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.58 mi
00h 33m
Flight
16.95 mi
27.28 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.95 mi
Kilometers
27.28 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.58 mi
Kilometers
41.16 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dunwoody
Sun, May 31, 2:11 AM EDT
Return by in Kennesaw
Sun, May 31, 2:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kennesaw
2026-05-31T01:38
Arrive Dunwoody
Sun, May 31, 2:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kennesaw
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Vinings
GA

Census designated place in the U.

From Kennesaw
12.4 mi
00h 16m
To Dunwoody
13.1 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
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
Destination
74°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 Kennesaw and Dunwoody.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on J. O. Stephenson Avenue Northwest

    20 m · 4 sec · J. O. Stephenson Avenue Northwest

  2. 2

    Continue on Cherokee Street Northwest

    545 ft · 17 sec · Cherokee Street Northwest

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Big Shanty Drive Northwest

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Big Shanty Drive Northwest

  4. 4

    Turn left onto McCollum Parkway Northwest

    994 ft · 21 sec · McCollum Parkway Northwest

  5. 5

    Continue on Chastain Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Chastain Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Atlanta

    2276 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto I 75 South: Atlanta

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass West, I 285 Bypass East: Birmingham, Tampa, Greenville, Augusta

    2272 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East Bypass: Greenville, Augusta

    1.4 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Ashford Dunwoody Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Ashford Dunwoody Road North

    69 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Mount Vernon Road

    1466 ft · 45 sec · Mount Vernon Road

  15. 15

    Turn sharp left

    28 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kennesaw and Dunwoody.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
11.5 mi · 45%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
5.95 mi · 23%
Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast
1.83 mi · 7%
Ashford Dunwoody Road
1.39 mi · 5%
Big Shanty Drive Northwest
1.33 mi · 5%
Chastain Road
0.92 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left onto I 75 South: Atlanta

11.1 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
17 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vinings
00h 16m from Kennesaw
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kennesaw and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dunwoody.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kennesaw to Dunwoody?

The road trip is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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 12.4 miles from Kennesaw and 13.1 miles from Dunwoody.

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

The direct path is about 17 miles (27.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.56 one way or $7.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Vinings

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Vinings and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 13 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 4.3 mi away

City Hall Parking Deck

Marietta , GA
211 Lawrence St NE, Marietta, GA 30060
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking garage
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 12.9 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.9 mi away

Atlanta Revenue Bureau

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW # 1350, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

10 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

75 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kennesaw and Dunwoody. Straight-line distance: 16.95 mi (27.28 km).

Kennesaw

#1 Kennesaw

City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States

Population34,712
Coordinates34.0234300, -84.6154900
Altitude332
CountryUnited States
Dunwoody

#2 Dunwoody

Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA

Population49,326
Coordinates33.9462100, -84.3346500
Altitude345
CountryUnited States
Start: J O Stephenson Avenue NorthWest (-84.61549, 34.023479)
End: (-84.334674, 33.9462)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.9 gal
3.42 L · about $3.56
Round trip
$7.13
1.8 gal · 6.84 L
Estimated CO2
8 kg one way
Round trip: 16 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.56 $7.13
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.99 $7.97
Premium $4.78 $4.30 $8.60
Diesel $5.62 $5.06 $10.12

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 Kennesaw and Dunwoody. The current time is 01:38:55.

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.