How far is California, GA from Douglasville, GA?

The driving distance from California, GA to Douglasville, GA is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.25 mi
00h 20m
Flight
11.57 mi
18.62 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.57 mi
Kilometers
18.62 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.25 mi
Kilometers
19.71 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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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 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Douglasville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:36 AM EDT
Return by in California
Thu, Apr 23, 5:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave California
2026-04-23T05:16
Arrive Douglasville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in California
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Hiram
GA

Human settlement in Paulding County, Georgia, United States of America

From California
6.2 mi
00h 10m
To Douglasville
6.1 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hiram Acworth Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Hiram Acworth Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Hiram Douglasville Highway

    3244 ft · 57 sec · Hiram Douglasville Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Hiram Douglasville Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Hiram Douglasville Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Hiram Douglasville Highway

    6 mi · 9 min · Hiram Douglasville Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Dallas Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Dallas Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Malone Street

    141 m · 12 sec · Malone Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Dallas Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Dallas Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Strickland Street

    601 ft · 31 sec · East Strickland Street

  9. 9

    Turn left

    39 m · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    145 m · 8 sec · Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Veterans Memorial Highway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
90.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hiram Douglasville Highway
6.62 mi · 54%
Dallas Highway
2.47 mi · 20%
Hiram Acworth Highway
1.99 mi · 16%
Hiram Douglasville Road
0.86 mi · 7%
East Strickland Street
0.11 mi · 1%
Veterans Memorial Highway
0.09 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Hiram Douglasville Highway

Continue on Hiram Douglasville Highway

6.01 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.6 mi
11.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hiram
00h 10m from California
Leave By
7:50 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving California and Sunny near Douglasville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hiram is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from California and 6.1 miles from Douglasville.

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

The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.70 one way or $3.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around California and Sunny near Douglasville.

Stop Ideas Near Hiram

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hiram and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.7 mi away

City Hall Parking Deck

Marietta , GA
211 Lawrence St NE, Marietta, GA 30060
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking garage
Hiram City Hall
Meeting point 2.9 mi away

Hiram City Hall

Hiram , GA
217 Main St, Hiram, GA 30141
Rating 3.8/5 12 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.3 mi away

Finance Department of Smyrna

Smyrna , GA
2800 King St SE, Smyrna, GA 30080
Department of finance

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hiram.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

35 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

97 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Anniston

102 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between California and Douglasville. Straight-line distance: 11.57 mi (18.62 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 California

California is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.9189900, -84.7457700
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Douglasville

#2 Douglasville

City in Douglas County, Georgia, United States

Population34,036
Coordinates33.7515000, -84.7477100
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Start: California (-84.74577, 33.91899)
End: Douglasville (-84.74771, 33.7515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.43 gal
1.64 L · about $1.70
Round trip
$3.41
0.86 gal · 3.28 L
Estimated CO2
3.8 kg one way
Round trip: 7.6 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.70 $3.41
Mid-grade $4.43 $1.90 $3.81
Premium $4.78 $2.05 $4.11
Diesel $5.62 $2.42 $4.84

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between California and Douglasville. The current time is 05:16:39.

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.