Great Smoky Mountains to Kennesaw: Road Trip Guide & Distance

127 miles 204.4 km · straight line
158.8 miles estimated 255.5 km · driving distance
3h 12min estimated drive time
$15 - $19 estimated fuel cost
~45min flight time
211° SSW bearing direction

How far is Great Smoky Mountains from Kennesaw?

The distance from Great Smoky Mountains to Kennesaw is 127 miles (204.4 km) as the crow flies. Kennesaw is located SSW of Great Smoky Mountains. By car, the driving distance is approximately 158.8 miles, taking about 3h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 45min. Both are located in United States — Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee and Kennesaw in Georgia.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Great Smoky Mountains and Kennesaw. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Great Smoky Mountains to Kennesaw

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 3h 12min $15 - $19 Flexible stops
Fly ~45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~3h 50min $13–$24* Budget
Train ~3h 2min $19–$56* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Great Smoky Mountains & Kennesaw

Quick Facts

Great Smoky Mountains
35.61°N, 83.49°W
America/New_York
2025m elevation
Kennesaw
34.02°N, 84.62°W
America/New_York
332m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 42 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 11 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 196.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients