How far is Americus, GA from California, GA?
The driving distance from Americus, GA to California, GA is about 184.1 miles (296.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131 miles (210.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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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 03h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Pike County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Americus and California.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Americus and California.
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Start on North Lee Street
1697 ft · 44 sec · North Lee Street
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Turn left onto Jr Campbell Street
763 ft · 24 sec · Jr Campbell Street
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Turn right onto McGarrah Street
1326 ft · 37 sec · McGarrah Street
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Take the ramp straight toward McGarrah Street
130 m · 12 sec · McGarrah Street
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Merge slight left onto North Martin Luther King Boulevard
12.5 mi · 16 min · North Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
34 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
22.3 mi · 26 min
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Continue on South Broad Street
2 mi · 3 min · South Broad Street
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Merge slight left onto North Poplar Street
11.3 mi · 13 min · North Poplar Street
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
14.3 mi · 19 min
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Merge slight left onto North Church Street
2483 ft · 55 sec · North Church Street
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Turn slight right
55 m · 20 sec
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Turn left
51 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Church Street
14.8 mi · 22 min · North Church Street
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Continue on Griffin Street
3 mi · 4 min · Griffin Street
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Continue on Zebulon Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · Zebulon Road
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Turn left
12.1 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
9.3 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto North Avenue
3.2 mi · 4 min · North Avenue
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Continue on State Route 85
1.6 mi · 3 min · State Route 85
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Turn left onto Main Street
777 ft · 15 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Church Street
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Continue on Riverdale Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Riverdale Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 285 West
1913 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
12.8 mi · 15 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight left toward I 20 West: Tom Murphy Freeway, Birmingham
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway
5.8 mi · 7 min · Tom Murphy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 6: Thornton Road, Austell
1137 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right
53 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto Thornton Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Thornton Road
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Continue on C H James Parkway
7.4 mi · 10 min · C H James Parkway
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Continue on Wendy Bagwell Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Wendy Bagwell Parkway
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Continue on Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
1.3 km · 1 min · Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
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Turn right onto Hiram Acworth Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Hiram Acworth Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hiram Acworth Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Americus and California.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North Martin Luther King Boulevard
Exit the roundabout
22.3 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Americus and Mostly Sunny near California.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Americus to California?
The road trip is about 184.1 miles (296.3 km) and usually takes 03h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Meansville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78 miles from Americus and 106.1 miles from California.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131 miles (210.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.75 one way or $51.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Americus and Mostly Sunny near California.
Stop Ideas Near Meansville
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 Meansville.
Peachtree Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Americus and California. Straight-line distance: 131 mi (210.83 km).
#1 Americus
City in Sumter County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 14,987 |
| Coordinates | 32.0723900, -84.2326900 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
#2 California
California is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9189900, -84.7457700 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hiram Acworth Highway (-84.745736, 33.91899)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 296 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $25.75 | $51.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $28.79 | $57.58 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $31.06 | $62.11 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $36.56 | $73.11 |
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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