How far is California, GA from Warner Robins, GA?

The driving distance from California, GA to Warner Robins, GA is about 129.4 miles (208.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.9 miles (178.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
129.37 mi
02h 38m
Flight
110.85 mi
178.4 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.85 mi
Kilometers
178.4 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.37 mi
Kilometers
208.2 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Warner Robins
Fri, Oct 16, 8:18 AM EDT
Return by in California
Fri, Oct 16, 10:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave California
2026-10-16T05:39
Arrive Warner Robins
Fri, Oct 16, 8:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in California
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Locust Grove
GA

City in Henry County, Georgia, USA

From California
64.7 mi
01h 19m
To Warner Robins
64.7 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between California and Warner Robins.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between California and Warner Robins.

  1. 1

    Start on Hiram Acworth Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Hiram Acworth Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway

  3. 3

    Continue on Wendy Bagwell Parkway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Wendy Bagwell Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue on C H James Parkway

    7.4 mi · 10 min · C H James Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Thornton Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Thornton Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Atlanta

    2634 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway

    12.2 mi · 15 min · Tom Murphy Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North, I 85 North, I 75 South, I 85 South: Chattanooga, Greenville, Macon, Montgomery

    874 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South, I 85 South: Macon, Montgomery

    2792 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector

    1 mi · 1 min · Downtown Connector

  11. 11

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    9.6 mi · 10 min · Fall Line Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 247 Connector: Centerville, Warner Robins

    1253 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto GA 247 Connector East: Robins A.F.B.

    33 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Watson Boulevard

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Watson Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Hospital Drive

    51 m · 7 sec · Hospital Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on Dr. Parihar Drive

    630 ft · 33 sec · Dr. Parihar Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto McAllister Road

    114 m · 18 sec · McAllister Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Kingsbury Circle

    704 ft · 35 sec · Kingsbury Circle

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Trinity Drive

    21 m · 3 sec · Trinity Drive

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Trinity Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between California and Warner Robins.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 52%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 12%
Tom Murphy Freeway
12.2 mi · 9%
Fall Line Freeway
9.59 mi · 7%
C H James Parkway
7.36 mi · 6%
Watson Boulevard
6.73 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

James Wendell George Parkway

Keep slight left

64.8 mi · 01h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.5 mi
110.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Locust Grove
01h 19m from California
Leave By
1:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving California and Sunny near Warner Robins.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from California to Warner Robins?

The road trip is about 129.4 miles (208.2 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Locust Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.7 miles from California and 64.7 miles from Warner Robins.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 110.9 miles (178.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 1:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.26 one way or $34.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around California and Sunny near Warner Robins.

Stop Ideas Near Locust Grove

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Locust Grove, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Locust Grove.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

57 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

107 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between California and Warner Robins. Straight-line distance: 110.85 mi (178.4 km).

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#1 California

California is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.9189900, -84.7457700
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Warner Robins

#2 Warner Robins

The third most populous city in Houston County, Georgia.

Population78,601
Coordinates32.6157400, -83.6266400
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Start: California (-84.74577, 33.91899)
End: Warner Robins (-83.62664, 32.61574)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.56 gal
17.28 L · about $17.26
Round trip
$34.52
9.12 gal · 34.56 L
Estimated CO2
40.5 kg one way
Round trip: 81 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.26 $34.52
Mid-grade $4.27 $19.47 $38.93
Premium $4.70 $21.43 $42.86
Diesel $5.75 $26.20 $52.39

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between California and Warner Robins. The current time is 05:39:43.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.