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Trip from Windrush, GA to Kennesaw, GA

Drive Time

25m

Distance

12.5 mi

20 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

15 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 23m ★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Kennesaw, GA, GA

Kennesaw, GA

Thomas K

Trip Overview

The drive from Windrush, GA to Kennesaw, GA covers 12.5 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Shallowford Road Northeast, Chastain Road Northwest, Blackwell Road Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.4 miles on Shallowford Road Northeast. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.00 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

6.3 miles from Windrush, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 25m drive with frequent turns across 12.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Shallowford Road Northeast is the longest continuous segment at about 3.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Lassiter Road Northeast.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Lassiter Road Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (Shallowford Road Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (Blackwell Road Northeast): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Lassiter Road Northeast

At end of road, turn left onto Lassiter Road Northeast

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in | Shallowford Road Northeast

Turn left onto Shallowford Road Northeast

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
4.3 mi into trip | ~8m in | Blackwell Road Northeast

Turn left onto Blackwell Road Northeast

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
3
11.1 mi into trip | ~21m in | Big Shanty Drive Northwest

Turn right onto Big Shanty Drive Northwest

Navigation decision point

4
12.4 mi into trip | ~24m in | Cherokee Street Northwest

Turn left onto Cherokee Street Northwest

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Shallowford Road Northeast 3.4 mi 6m
Chastain Road Northwest 2.7 mi 4m
Blackwell Road Northeast 2.5 mi 5m
New Chastain Road 1.4 mi 2m
Big Shanty Drive Northwest 1.3 mi 3m
Lassiter Road Northeast 0.8 mi 1m
McCollum Parkway Northwest 0.2 mi <1m
Windrose Drive Northeast 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Shallowford Road Northeast — 3.4 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Windrush, GA and Kennesaw, GA.

1

Start on Windrose Drive Northeast

0.1 mi · 30 sec · Windrose Drive Northeast
2

At the end of the road, turn left onto Lassiter Road Northeast

0.8 mi · 1 min · Lassiter Road Northeast
3

Turn left onto Shallowford Road Northeast

3.4 mi · 6 min · Shallowford Road Northeast
4

Turn left onto Blackwell Road Northeast

2.5 mi · 5 min · Blackwell Road Northeast
5

Continue on New Chastain Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · New Chastain Road
6

Continue on Chastain Road Northwest

2.7 mi · 4 min · Chastain Road Northwest
7

Continue on McCollum Parkway Northwest

0.2 mi · 21 sec · McCollum Parkway Northwest
8

Turn right onto Big Shanty Drive Northwest

1.3 mi · 3 min · Big Shanty Drive Northwest
9

Turn left onto Cherokee Street Northwest

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Cherokee Street Northwest
10

Continue on J. O. Stephenson Avenue Northwest

66 ft · 2 sec · J. O. Stephenson Avenue Northwest
11

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 6.3 miles from Windrush, GA, or about 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 3.4 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 12.5 miles or 25m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 6.3 miles or 12m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 20m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kennesaw, GA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Windrush, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Windrush, GA

This is one driving day of about 12.5 miles and 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Windrush, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Shallowford Road Northeast for about 3.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 6.3 mi from Windrush, GA · 12m into the drive

Downtown Centre, AL, AL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Centre, AL

6 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Centre, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Centre, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 6.3 miles from Windrush, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Kennesaw, GA

The final approach into Kennesaw, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Kennesaw, GA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up,...

9 mi from route ~21 min detour $5
Park Closure: Island Ford Trail Closures Winter 2025-2026
Park Closure: Restrooms and Water Fountains Unavailable at Powers Island and Akers Mill
View on nps.gov
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Welcome to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park & Preservation District where a young boy grows up in a time of segregation. He was moved by destiny to lead the modern civil rights movemen...

19 mi from route ~47 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.00 one way

$4.00 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $2.18 $4.36
premium $4.78 $2.35 $4.70
diesel $5.64 $2.78 $5.55

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

15 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Main Street at Town Center - Tesla Supercharger

Kennesaw, GA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Publix - Tesla Supercharger

Acworth, GA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Barrett Place (Kennesaw, Georgia)

Kennesaw, GA

Electrify America

10 DCFC

Avenue East Cobb - Tesla Supercharger

Marietta, GA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Starbucks - Tesla Supercharger

Acworth, GA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Target Marietta #T2121

Marietta, GA

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

Site Centers Sandy Plains Village (Roswell, GA)

Roswell, GA

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Bank of America GA7-634 (Woodstock, GA)

Woodstock, GA

Electrify America

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 5 Tesla: 4 eVgo Network: 3 Electrify America: 3

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.8 0 $1.31 $0.60
Efficient EV 3.1 0 $1.09 $0.50
EV Truck/SUV 5 0 $1.75 $0.80

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Windrush, GA

Late night in Windrush on Monday

Local time

5:25 AM

EDT

Current temp

90°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kennesaw, GA

Late night in Kennesaw on Monday

Local time

5:25 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

27 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

25m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Windrush, GA to Kennesaw, GA covers 12.5 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Shallowford Road Northeast, Chastain Road Northwest, Blackwell Road Northeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.3 miles from Windrush, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.00 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Lassiter Road Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (Shallowford Road Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (Blackwell Road Northeast): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Windrush, GA to Kennesaw, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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