How far is California, GA from Tallapoosa, GA?
The driving distance from California, GA to Tallapoosa, GA is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
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.
Human settlement in Carroll and Haralson Counties, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between California and Tallapoosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between California and Tallapoosa.
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Start on Hiram Acworth Highway
2766 ft · 56 sec · Hiram Acworth Highway
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Turn left onto Charles Hardy Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Charles Hardy Parkway
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Continue on Marietta Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Marietta Highway
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Turn right onto Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
1.4 km · 1 min · Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
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Continue on Jimmy Campbell Parkway
3.9 mi · 6 min · Jimmy Campbell Parkway
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Turn left onto Buchanan Street
1382 ft · 26 sec · Buchanan Street
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Continue on Buchanan Highway
19.1 mi · 26 min · Buchanan Highway
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Turn straight onto State Route 120
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Route 120
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Turn left onto Buchanan Bypass
1.4 km · 2 min · Buchanan Bypass
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Take the ramp slight right
47 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left
1555 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left
8.8 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto Bowdon Street
2425 ft · 56 sec · Bowdon Street
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Continue on Robertson Avenue
1294 ft · 31 sec · Robertson Avenue
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Turn left onto East Atlanta Street
677 ft · 24 sec · East Atlanta Street
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Turn left onto Head Avenue
20 m · 3 sec · Head Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Head Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between California and Tallapoosa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Buchanan Highway
Continue on Buchanan Highway
19.1 mi · 00h 26m
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tallapoosa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from California to Tallapoosa?
The road trip is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Temple is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.7 miles from California and 19.7 miles from Tallapoosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.51 one way or $11.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around California and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tallapoosa.
Stop Ideas Near Temple
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 Temple.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between California and Tallapoosa. Straight-line distance: 33.37 mi (53.71 km).
#1 California
California is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9189900, -84.7457700 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tallapoosa
City in Haralson County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 3,231 |
| Coordinates | 33.7445500, -85.2880100 |
| Altitude | 348 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tallapoosa (-85.28801, 33.74455)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.51 | $11.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.16 | $12.31 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.64 | $13.28 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.82 | $15.63 |
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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