How far is California, GA from Wrens, GA?
The driving distance from California, GA to Wrens, GA is about 158.6 miles (255.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.2 miles (232 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
American city in Morgan County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between California and Wrens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between California and Wrens.
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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
39.9 mi · 43 min · Carl Sanders Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 278: Warrenton, Washington
2096 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right onto Atlanta Highway
7 mi · 10 min · Atlanta Highway
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Continue on Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway
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Continue on Norwood Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Norwood Road
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Continue on Main Street
1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn straight onto Jones Circle
2104 ft · 42 sec · Jones Circle
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Continue on Legion Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Legion Road
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Turn right onto Quaker Road
19.5 mi · 27 min · Quaker Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Stapleton Highway
12 m · 1 sec · Stapleton Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stapleton Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between California and Wrens.
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.
Sunny leaving California and Sunny near Wrens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from California to Wrens?
The road trip is about 158.6 miles (255.3 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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 79.2 miles from California and 79.4 miles from Wrens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.2 miles (232 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.18 one way or $44.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around California and Sunny near Wrens.
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 Wrens. Straight-line distance: 144.16 mi (232 km).
#1 California
California is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9189900, -84.7457700 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wrens
City in Jefferson County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,924 |
| Coordinates | 33.2076500, -82.3917900 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wrens (-82.39179, 33.20765)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $22.18 | $44.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $24.80 | $49.60 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $26.76 | $53.51 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $31.49 | $62.99 |
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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