How far is Douglas, GA from California, GA?
The driving distance from Douglas, GA to California, GA is about 240.7 miles (387.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 199.7 miles (321.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 15m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The second most populous city in Georgia.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Douglas and California.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Douglas and California.
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Start on the route
38 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto East Ward Street
19 m · 9 sec · East Ward Street
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Turn left onto South Peterson Avenue
83 m · 14 sec · South Peterson Avenue
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Turn left onto East Ashley Street
90 m · 15 sec · East Ashley Street
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Turn left onto South Madison Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Madison Avenue
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Continue on Douglas-Broxton Highway
6.9 mi · 9 min · Douglas-Broxton Highway
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Continue on Alabama Street
15.6 mi · 22 min · Alabama Street
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Continue straight
16.5 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
1191 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on 3rd Avenue
3.1 mi · 6 min · 3rd Avenue
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Turn left
28.3 mi · 39 min
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Continue straight
1844 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto I-16 West: Macon
1621 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
49.7 mi · 53 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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Continue on Fall Line Freeway
2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta
2746 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
18.7 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West, I 20 East: Birmingham, Augusta, Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
1045 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Birmingham
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
12.4 mi · 15 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 6: Thornton Road, Austell
1137 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right
53 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto Thornton Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Thornton Road
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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 Wendy Bagwell Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Wendy Bagwell Parkway
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Continue on Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
1.3 km · 1 min · Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
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Turn right onto Hiram Acworth Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Hiram Acworth Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hiram Acworth Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Douglas and California.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
62.1 mi · 01h 07m
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 Douglas and Mostly Sunny near California.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Douglas to California?
The road trip is about 240.7 miles (387.4 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?
Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.3 miles from Douglas and 124.5 miles from California.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 199.7 miles (321.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 41 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 8:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.67 one way or $67.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Douglas and Mostly Sunny near California.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Douglas and California. Straight-line distance: 199.68 mi (321.36 km).
#1 Douglas
City in Coffee County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 11,612 |
| Coordinates | 31.5088100, -82.8498700 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
#2 California
California is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9189900, -84.7457700 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hiram Acworth Highway (-84.745736, 33.91899)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 387 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 00m |
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 | $33.67 | $67.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $37.65 | $75.29 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $40.61 | $81.23 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $47.80 | $95.61 |
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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