How far is California, GA from Walnut Grove, GA?
The driving distance from California, GA to Walnut Grove, GA is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59 miles (94.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.
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.
County seat of Floyd 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 Walnut Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between California and Walnut Grove.
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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
5.9 mi · 8 min · Jimmy Campbell Parkway
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Continue on Rockmart Highway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Rockmart Highway
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Continue on Nathan Dean Parkway
8 mi · 10 min · Nathan Dean Parkway
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Turn right
18 mi · 27 min
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Turn left onto East 12th Street
757 ft · 17 sec · East 12th Street
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Turn right
2 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Martha Berry Highway
22.1 mi · 29 min · Martha Berry Highway
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Continue on Rome Boulevard
2987 ft · 1 min · Rome Boulevard
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Continue on Commerce Street
12.5 mi · 15 min · Commerce Street
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Turn left onto West Rogers Road
1 km · 3 min · West Rogers Road
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Turn right onto Trion Highway
583 ft · 18 sec · Trion Highway
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Turn left onto Walnut Grove Road
2190 ft · 2 min · Walnut Grove Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Walnut Grove Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between California and Walnut Grove.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Martha Berry Highway
Continue on Martha Berry Highway
22.1 mi · 00h 29m
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 Mostly Cloudy near Walnut Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from California to Walnut Grove?
The road trip is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
Rome is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.3 miles from California and 39.3 miles from Walnut Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59 miles (94.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 2:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.97 one way or $21.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 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 Mostly Cloudy near Walnut Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Rome
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 Rome.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between California and Walnut Grove. Straight-line distance: 58.96 mi (94.88 km).
#1 California
California is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9189900, -84.7457700 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Walnut Grove
Human settlement in Walton County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,367 |
| Coordinates | 34.6417500, -85.2946800 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| Country | United States |
End: Walnut Grove (-85.29468, 34.64175)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 127 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.97 | $21.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.27 | $24.54 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.24 | $26.47 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $15.58 | $31.16 |
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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