How far is Richland, GA from California, GA?
The driving distance from Richland, GA to California, GA is about 158.9 miles (255.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.6 miles (203.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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 02h 37m.
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.
City in Troup County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richland and California.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richland and California.
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Start on Wall Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Wall Street
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Turn right
13.4 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Martha Berry Highway
10.9 mi · 15 min · Martha Berry Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
2018 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
2487 ft · 47 sec
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Continue on Chet Atkins Parkway
49.2 mi · 53 min · Chet Atkins Parkway
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
30.4 mi · 33 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 154: McCollum, Sharpsburg Road
1552 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Sharpsburg McCollum Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Sharpsburg McCollum Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
4.6 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Continue on Roosevelt Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Turn left onto Palmetto Cascade Highway
6.4 mi · 10 min · Palmetto Cascade Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Palmetto Cascade Highway
40 m · 3 sec · Palmetto Cascade Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Palmetto Cascade Highway
2.2 mi · 4 min · Palmetto Cascade Highway
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Turn sharp left onto Campbellton Fairburn Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Campbellton Fairburn Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Route 166
17 m · 1 sec · State Route 166
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 166
3.5 mi · 5 min · State Route 166
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Turn left onto Fairburn Road
6.1 mi · 11 min · Fairburn Road
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Continue on Dallas Highway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Dallas Highway
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Continue on Hiram Douglasville Highway
6 mi · 9 min · Hiram Douglasville Highway
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Continue on Hiram Douglasville Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Hiram Douglasville Road
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Continue on Hiram Douglasville Highway
1 km · 58 sec · Hiram Douglasville Highway
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Continue on 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 Richland 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.
Chet Atkins Parkway
Continue on Chet Atkins Parkway
49.2 mi · 00h 53m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Richland and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near California.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richland to California?
The road trip is about 158.9 miles (255.8 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
LaGrange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.8 miles from Richland and 85.2 miles from California.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.6 miles (203.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 1:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.22 one way or $44.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Richland and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near California.
Stop Ideas Near LaGrange
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 LaGrange.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richland and California. Straight-line distance: 126.6 mi (203.74 km).
#1 Richland
Human settlement in Stewart County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,655 |
| Coordinates | 32.0879300, -84.6674200 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| 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: 256 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 59m |
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 | $22.22 | $44.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $24.85 | $49.69 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $26.80 | $53.61 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $31.55 | $63.10 |
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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