How far is California, GA from Shannon, GA?
The driving distance from California, GA to Shannon, GA is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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 01h 11m.
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 Bartow County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between California and Shannon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between California and Shannon.
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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
21.7 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 140: Adairsville, Summerville
1515 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on Adairsville Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Adairsville Highway
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Turn slight left
142 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Adairsville Highway
4.5 mi · 7 min · Adairsville Highway
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Continue on Adairsville Road Northeast
2.6 mi · 4 min · Adairsville Road Northeast
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Turn left onto New Calhoun Highway Northeast
2.3 mi · 4 min · New Calhoun Highway Northeast
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Turn left onto Burlington Road Northeast
2968 ft · 2 min · Burlington Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Calhoun Road Northeast
672 ft · 19 sec · Calhoun Road Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Calhoun Road Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between California and Shannon.
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
21.7 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Sunny leaving California and Sunny near Shannon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from California to Shannon?
The road trip is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
White is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.9 miles from California and 24.9 miles from Shannon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.19 one way or $12.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around California and Sunny near Shannon.
Stop Ideas Near White
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 White.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between California and Shannon. Straight-line distance: 34.35 mi (55.28 km).
#1 California
California is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9189900, -84.7457700 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shannon
Shannon is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.3367600, -85.0713400 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shannon (-85.07134, 34.33676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $3.52 | $6.19 | $12.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.02 | $7.07 | $14.13 |
| Premium | $4.45 | $7.84 | $15.67 |
| Diesel | $5.64 | $9.93 | $19.86 |
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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