How far is California, GA from Gordon, GA?

The driving distance from California, GA to Gordon, GA is about 130 miles (209.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
130.01 mi
02h 41m
Flight
108.53 mi
174.66 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.53 mi
Kilometers
174.66 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.01 mi
Kilometers
209.23 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gordon
Wed, Jun 10, 7:55 PM EDT
Return by in California
Wed, Jun 10, 10:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave California
2026-06-10T17:14
Arrive Gordon
Wed, Jun 10, 7:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in California
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Locust Grove
GA

City in Henry County, Georgia, USA

From California
65 mi
01h 20m
To Gordon
65 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Macon, Savannah

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.5 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1026 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on US 80: Coliseum Drive, Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    667 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Coliseum Drive

    1 km · 2 min · Coliseum Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Emery Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Emery Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Emery Road

    1736 ft · 35 sec · Emery Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Jeffersonville Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Jeffersonville Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Irwinton Road

    6 mi · 8 min · Irwinton Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Fall Line Freeway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    74 m · 5 sec

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Macon Road

    2312 ft · 57 sec · Macon Road

  28. 28

    Turn slight right onto Solomon Street

    157 m · 19 sec · Solomon Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    709 ft · 28 sec · South Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Milledgeville Road

    41 m · 3 sec · Milledgeville Road

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Milledgeville Road

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 52%
Macon
12.3 mi · 9%
Tom Murphy Freeway
12.2 mi · 9%
C H James Parkway
7.36 mi · 6%
Irwinton Road
5.97 mi · 5%
Fall Line Freeway
4.6 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

James Wendell George Parkway

Keep slight left

64.8 mi · 01h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.4 mi
108.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Locust Grove
01h 20m from California
Leave By
1:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving California and Mostly Sunny near Gordon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 130 miles (209.2 km) and usually takes 02h 41m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Locust Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65 miles from California and 65 miles from Gordon.

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

The direct path is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.18 one way or $36.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around California and Mostly Sunny near Gordon.

Stop Ideas Near Locust Grove

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Locust Grove, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Locust Grove.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

57 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

107 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between California and Gordon. Straight-line distance: 108.53 mi (174.66 km).

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#1 California

California is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.9189900, -84.7457700
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Gordon

#2 Gordon

City in Wilkinson County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,819
Coordinates32.8820900, -83.3323800
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
Start: California (-84.74577, 33.91899)
End: Gordon (-83.33238, 32.88209)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.59 gal
17.37 L · about $18.18
Round trip
$36.36
9.18 gal · 34.74 L
Estimated CO2
40.8 kg one way
Round trip: 81.6 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.18 $36.36
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.33 $40.66
Premium $4.78 $21.93 $43.86
Diesel $5.62 $25.81 $51.63

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 · Jun 10, 2026

There is no time difference between California and Gordon. The current time is 17:14:32.

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.