Origin
Kennesaw, GA
Late night in Kennesaw on Sunday
Local time
12:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kennesaw, GA to Dunwoody, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
24.9 mi
40 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kennesaw, GA
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Dunwoody, GA
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Trip Overview
This quick 24.9-mile trip from Kennesaw, GA to Dunwoody, GA is easily manageable as a single-day drive, taking approximately 35 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $4, it's an economical journey. The route primarily utilizes I-75 and the Atlanta Bypass, also known as The Perimeter, before finishing on Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast. Given its short distance and minimal duration, no overnight stays are necessary. This drive stays within the Southeast region, offering a straightforward transition between two Georgia locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 11.1 mi | 12m |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Big Shanty Drive Northwest | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Chastain Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Mount Vernon Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| McCollum Parkway Northwest | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Cherokee Street Northwest | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 11.1 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kennesaw, GA and Dunwoody, GA.
1
Start on J. O. Stephenson Avenue Northwest
65 ft
·
4 sec
·
J. O. Stephenson Avenue Northwest
2
Continue on Cherokee Street Northwest
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Cherokee Street Northwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto Big Shanty Drive Northwest
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Big Shanty Drive Northwest
4
Turn left onto McCollum Parkway Northwest
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
McCollum Parkway Northwest
5
Continue on Chastain Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Chastain Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 75 South: Atlanta
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 75
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 75
Toward I 75 South: Atlanta
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 259
Toward I 285 Bypass West, I 285 Bypass East: Birmingham, Tampa, Greenville, Augusta
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 285 East Bypass: Greenville, Augusta
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 285
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
1.4 mi
·
3 min
Exit 29
Toward Ashford Dunwoody Road
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn left
226 ft
·
7 sec
Toward Ashford Dunwoody Road North
13
Turn straight onto Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right onto Mount Vernon Road
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Mount Vernon Road
15
Turn sharp left
90 ft
·
2 sec
16
Turn right
79 ft
·
5 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 24.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 75
Merge onto I 75 toward I 75 South: Atlanta
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 South: Atlanta
8
14.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward I 285 Bypass West, I 285 Bypass East: Birmingham, Tampa, Greenville, Augusta
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 259
Toward I 285 Bypass West, I 285 Bypass East: Bi...
8
14.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 285 East Bypass: Greenville, Augusta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 285 East Bypass: Greenville, Augusta
7
21.3 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward Ashford Dunwoody Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 29
Toward Ashford Dunwoody Road
6
24.9 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Turn sharp left
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.89 one way
$7.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.61 | $9.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.61 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.49 | $1.59 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Dunwoody, GA
Late night in Dunwoody on Sunday
Local time
12:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
35m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with about 45% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter an uninterrupted stretch of 11.1 miles on I-75, which forms a significant portion of the travel. The character of the road shifts from the faster pace of the interstate and bypass to a more local feel as you transition onto Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast. This means you'll experience both open highway driving and more varied traffic conditions as you approach your destination.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.1 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in near I 75.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 24.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Kennesaw, GA and Dunwoody, GA, road signs point toward Tampa, Greenville, Augusta and Ashford Dunwoody Road North.
Tampa
14.1 mi in
|
~19m
Greenville
14.1 mi in
|
~19m
Augusta
14.1 mi in
|
~19m
Ashford Dunwoody Road North
22.7 mi in
|
~31m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 24.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.1 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Dunwoody, GA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dunwoody, GA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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