How far is California, GA from Lookout Mountain, GA?
The driving distance from California, GA to Lookout Mountain, GA is about 99 miles (159.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81 miles (130.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight 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 02h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Gordon County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between California and Lookout Mountain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between California and Lookout Mountain.
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Start on Hiram Acworth Highway
6.6 mi · 11 min · Hiram Acworth Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Hiram Acworth Highway
1691 ft · 37 sec · Hiram Acworth Highway
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Turn right onto Dallas Acworth Highway
4 mi · 7 min · Dallas Acworth Highway
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Turn left onto Cobb Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Cobb Parkway
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Continue on Joe Frank Harris Parkway Southeast
2.9 mi · 4 min · Joe Frank Harris Parkway Southeast
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Turn right onto Stars Way
980 ft · 31 sec · Stars Way
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Turn left onto LakePoint Parkway
1371 ft · 33 sec · LakePoint Parkway
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Turn right
43 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Old Allatoona Road Southeast
2120 ft · 43 sec · Old Allatoona Road Southeast
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 75 North: Chattanooga
2183 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
65.9 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 2: Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe
1459 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight right onto Battlefield Parkway
6.4 mi · 8 min · Battlefield Parkway
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Take the exit straight
123 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lafayette Road
1 mi · 2 min · Lafayette Road
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Continue on Chickamauga Avenue
1.9 mi · 2 min · Chickamauga Avenue
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Continue on Rossville Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Rossville Boulevard
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Turn left onto East 37th Street
1864 ft · 37 sec · East 37th Street
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Continue on East 38th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East 38th Street
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Turn left onto Alton Park Boulevard
128 m · 10 sec · Alton Park Boulevard
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Turn right onto West 40th Street
2795 ft · 56 sec · West 40th Street
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Continue on Tennessee Avenue
112 m · 13 sec · Tennessee Avenue
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Turn left onto St Elmo Avenue
101 m · 7 sec · St Elmo Avenue
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Turn right onto Ochs Highway
2.2 mi · 4 min · Ochs Highway
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Continue on Red Riding Hood Trail
1.2 mi · 2 min · Red Riding Hood Trail
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lula Lake Road
139 m · 11 sec · Lula Lake Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lula Lake Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between California and Lookout Mountain.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
65.9 mi · 01h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving California and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Cloudy near Lookout Mountain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from California to Lookout Mountain?
The road trip is about 99 miles (159.3 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?
Calhoun is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.5 miles from California and 49.5 miles from Lookout Mountain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81 miles (130.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 2:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.82 one way or $27.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around California and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Cloudy near Lookout Mountain.
Stop Ideas Near Calhoun
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 Calhoun.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between California and Lookout Mountain. Straight-line distance: 81.03 mi (130.4 km).
#1 California
California is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9189900, -84.7457700 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lookout Mountain
City in Walker County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 1,568 |
| Coordinates | 34.9775800, -85.3577400 |
| Altitude | 549 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lookout Mountain (-85.35774, 34.97758)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $13.82 | $27.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.46 | $30.91 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.68 | $33.35 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.63 | $39.26 |
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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