How far is California, GA from Villa Rica, GA?
The driving distance from California, GA to Villa Rica, GA is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Paulding 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 Villa Rica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between California and Villa Rica.
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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
1.8 mi · 3 min · Jimmy Campbell Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward Villa Rica
158 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Nathan Dean Boulevard
896 ft · 17 sec · Nathan Dean Boulevard
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Continue on Villa Rica Highway
11.5 mi · 16 min · Villa Rica Highway
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Continue on Dallas Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Dallas Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Dallas Highway
18 m · 1 sec · Dallas Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Dallas Highway
1.2 mi · 3 min · Dallas Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1330 ft · 44 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto North Candler Street
30 m · 9 sec · North Candler Street
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Turn right onto Temple Street
76 m · 11 sec · Temple Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Temple Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between California and Villa Rica.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Villa Rica Highway
Continue on Villa Rica Highway
11.5 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Clear leaving California and Sunny near Villa Rica.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from California to Villa Rica?
The road trip is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dallas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10 miles from California and 10 miles from Villa Rica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.81 one way or $5.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around California and Sunny near Villa Rica.
Stop Ideas Near Dallas
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 Dallas.
Peachtree Station
Anniston
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between California and Villa Rica. Straight-line distance: 16.3 mi (26.24 km).
#1 California
California is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9189900, -84.7457700 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Villa Rica
City in Carroll and Douglas counties in the U.
| Population | 16,795 |
| Coordinates | 33.7320500, -84.9191100 |
| Altitude | 347 |
| Country | United States |
End: Villa Rica (-84.91911, 33.73205)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.14 | $6.29 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.39 | $6.78 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.99 | $7.99 |
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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