How far is Madison, GA from Kennesaw, GA?
The driving distance from Madison, GA to Kennesaw, GA is about 85.1 miles (136.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madison and Kennesaw.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison and Kennesaw.
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Start on North Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on South Main Street
2579 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Atlanta Highway
1938 ft · 40 sec · Atlanta Highway
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Turn left onto Monticello Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Monticello Highway
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Take the ramp right toward I-20 West: Atlanta
2275 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway
45.4 mi · 49 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 Madison 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.
Purple Heart Highway
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway
45.4 mi · 00h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Madison and Sunny near Kennesaw.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Madison to Kennesaw?
The road trip is about 85.1 miles (136.9 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Lithonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.5 miles from Madison and 42.6 miles from Kennesaw.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 3:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.36 one way or $22.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Madison and Sunny near Kennesaw.
Stop Ideas Near Lithonia
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 Lithonia.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Kennesaw. Straight-line distance: 72.2 mi (116.2 km).
#1 Madison
Town in Morgan County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 4,258 |
| Coordinates | 33.5956800, -83.4679400 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| 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: 137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $3.79 | $11.36 | $22.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.27 | $12.81 | $25.61 |
| Premium | $4.70 | $14.10 | $28.20 |
| Diesel | $5.75 | $17.24 | $34.47 |
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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