How far is Walnut Grove, GA from California, GA?
The driving distance from Walnut Grove, GA to California, GA is about 84.4 miles (135.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59 miles (94.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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 35m.
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 Walnut Grove and California.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walnut Grove and California.
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Start on Walnut Grove Road
2190 ft · 2 min · Walnut Grove Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Trion Highway
583 ft · 23 sec · Trion Highway
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Turn left onto West Rogers Road
1431 ft · 1 min · West Rogers Road
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Continue on West Rogers Road
1947 ft · 2 min · West Rogers Road
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Turn right onto South Main Street
12.5 mi · 14 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Rome Boulevard
2987 ft · 1 min · Rome Boulevard
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Continue on Martha Berry Highway
22.1 mi · 29 min · Martha Berry Highway
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Continue on Martha Berry Boulevard
582 ft · 13 sec · Martha Berry Boulevard
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Continue on North 2nd Avenue
1917 ft · 40 sec · North 2nd Avenue
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Continue on 2nd Avenue Bridge
152 m · 10 sec · 2nd Avenue Bridge
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Continue on West 2nd Avenue
126 m · 10 sec · West 2nd Avenue
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Continue on East 2nd Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · East 2nd Avenue
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Turn left onto East 12th Street
812 ft · 18 sec · East 12th Street
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Turn right onto Rockmart Highway Southeast
1.8 mi · 3 min · Rockmart Highway Southeast
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Continue on Rockmart Highway SE
1.4 km · 1 min · Rockmart Highway SE
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Continue on Rockmart Road Southeast
12.8 mi · 19 min · Rockmart Road Southeast
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Nathan Dean Parkway
7.9 mi · 10 min · Nathan Dean Parkway
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Continue on Rockmart Highway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Rockmart Highway
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Continue on Jimmy Campbell Parkway
5.9 mi · 8 min · Jimmy Campbell Parkway
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Continue on Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
1.4 km · 1 min · Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
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Turn left onto Marietta Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Marietta Highway
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Continue on Charles Hardy Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Charles Hardy Parkway
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Turn right onto Hiram Acworth Highway
2736 ft · 49 sec · 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 Walnut Grove 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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Cloudy leaving Walnut Grove and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near California.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Walnut Grove to California?
The road trip is about 84.4 miles (135.8 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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 Walnut Grove and 45 miles from California.
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 25.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.80 one way or $23.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Cloudy around Walnut Grove and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near California.
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 Walnut Grove and California. Straight-line distance: 58.96 mi (94.88 km).
#1 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 |
#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: 136 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $11.80 | $23.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.20 | $26.40 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.24 | $28.48 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $16.76 | $33.52 |
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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