How far is California, GA from Adel, GA?

The driving distance from California, GA to Adel, GA is about 230.2 miles (370.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 207 miles (333.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
230.16 mi
04h 22m
Flight
207.04 mi
333.2 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207.04 mi
Kilometers
333.2 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
230.16 mi
Kilometers
370.41 km
Drive Time
04h 22m

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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 04h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Adel
Thu, Apr 16, 12:14 AM EDT
Return by in California
Thu, Apr 16, 4:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave California
2026-04-15T19:52
Arrive Adel
Thu, Apr 16, 12:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in California
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Byron
GA

City in Peach County, Georgia, United States

From California
115.3 mi
02h 11m
To Adel
114.9 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
59°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between California and Adel.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between California and Adel.

  1. 1

    Start on Hiram Acworth Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Hiram Acworth Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway

  3. 3

    Continue on Wendy Bagwell Parkway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Wendy Bagwell Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue on C H James Parkway

    7.4 mi · 10 min · C H James Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Thornton Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Thornton Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Atlanta

    2634 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway

    12.2 mi · 15 min · Tom Murphy Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North, I 85 North, I 75 South, I 85 South: Chattanooga, Greenville, Macon, Montgomery

    874 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South, I 85 South: Macon, Montgomery

    2792 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector

    1 mi · 1 min · Downtown Connector

  11. 11

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    116.3 mi · 2 hr 5 min · Fall Line Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 37: Adel, Moultrie, Nashville

    1945 ft · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on GA 37 East: Adel, Nashville

    66 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto West 4th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 4th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Burwell Avenue

    46 m · 9 sec · North Burwell Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right

    33 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between California and Adel.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
116 mi · 51%
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 29%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 7%
Tom Murphy Freeway
12.2 mi · 5%
C H James Parkway
7.36 mi · 3%
Thornton Road
3.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Fall Line Freeway

Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

116 mi · 02h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.2 mi
207 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Byron
02h 11m from California
Leave By
8:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving California and Clear near Adel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from California to Adel?

The road trip is about 230.2 miles (370.4 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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?

Byron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.3 miles from California and 114.9 miles from Adel.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 207 miles (333.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 8:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.16 one way or $64.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around California and Clear near Adel.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between California and Adel. Straight-line distance: 207.04 mi (333.2 km).

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#1 California

California is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.9189900, -84.7457700
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Adel

#2 Adel

City in Cook County, Georgia, United States

Population5,354
Coordinates31.1372700, -83.4240800
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: California (-84.74577, 33.91899)
End: Adel (-83.42408, 31.13727)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 370 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.12 gal
30.74 L · about $32.16
Round trip
$64.33
16.24 gal · 61.48 L
Estimated CO2
72.2 kg one way
Round trip: 144.3 kg / 318 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $32.16 $64.33
Mid-grade $4.43 $35.96 $71.93
Premium $4.78 $38.80 $77.59
Diesel $5.62 $45.67 $91.33

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between California and Adel. The current time is 19:52:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.