How far is California, GA from Sparks, GA?
The driving distance from California, GA to Sparks, GA is about 150.9 miles (242.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.2 miles (207.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
American city in Morgan County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between California and Sparks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between California and Sparks.
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Start on Hiram Acworth Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Hiram Acworth Highway
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Turn left onto Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
1.4 km · 2 min · Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
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Continue on Wendy Bagwell Parkway
1.6 km · 2 min · Wendy Bagwell Parkway
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Continue on C H James Parkway
7.4 mi · 10 min · C H James Parkway
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Continue on Thornton Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Thornton Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Atlanta
2634 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway
22.9 mi · 28 min · Tom Murphy Freeway
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
46.9 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Carl Sanders Highway
23.2 mi · 25 min · Carl Sanders Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 77: Siloam, Union Point, Sparta
1845 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GA 77 South: Siloam, Sparta
48 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight
2176 ft · 53 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Eley Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Eley Road
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Continue on Sparta Road
14.7 mi · 22 min · Sparta Road
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Continue on Jones Street
3247 ft · 57 sec · Jones Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
88 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1902 ft · 1 min · Broad Street
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Keep slight right to continue on East Broad Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Broad Street
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Continue on Sandersville Highway
13.9 mi · 21 min · Sandersville Highway
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Turn left onto Mitchell Road
148 m · 11 sec · Mitchell Road
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Turn right onto Warthen Lane
1.6 km · 4 min · Warthen Lane
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Turn slight right
60 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto South Sparta Davisboro Road
3.7 mi · 9 min · South Sparta Davisboro Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Sparta Davisboro Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between California and Sparks.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Purple Heart Highway
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
46.9 mi · 00h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving California and Mostly Sunny near Sparks.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from California to Sparks?
The road trip is about 150.9 miles (242.8 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?
Rutledge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.3 miles from California and 75.5 miles from Sparks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.2 miles (207.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:24 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.46 one way or $36.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around California and Mostly Sunny near Sparks.
Stop Ideas Near Rutledge
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 Rutledge.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between California and Sparks. Straight-line distance: 129.16 mi (207.86 km).
#1 California
California is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9189900, -84.7457700 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sparks
Sparks is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.0879300, -82.7376400 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sparks (-82.73764, 33.08793)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 243 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.47 | $18.46 | $36.91 |
| Mid-grade | $3.94 | $20.98 | $41.96 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $23.33 | $46.67 |
| Diesel | $5.59 | $29.74 | $59.49 |
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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