Origin
Villa Rica, GA
Morning in Villa Rica on Sunday
Local time
6:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Villa Rica, GA to California, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
19.9 mi
32 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Villa Rica, GA
Giorgi Gobadze
California, GA
Lesli Whitecotton
Trip Overview
If you are planning a short jaunt in the Southeast, the 19.9-mile trip from Villa Rica to California, Georgia, is a straightforward local excursion. Spanning roughly 29 minutes, this drive is easily manageable as a quick day trip, requiring no overnight stops. You will navigate primarily via Villa Rica Highway, Dallas Highway, and Jimmy Campbell Parkway. With fuel costs estimated at just $3, it is an incredibly budget-friendly route for local travel. Because the entire journey remains within the state of Georgia, you won’t face any regional transitions or complex logistics. It is the perfect choice for a quick errand or local commute where you want to keep your time behind the wheel to a minimum.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Villa Rica Highway | 11.5 mi | 15m |
| Dallas Highway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Jimmy Campbell Parkway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Charles Hardy Parkway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Marietta Highway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Hiram Acworth Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Villa Rica Highway
— 11.5 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Villa Rica, GA and California, GA.
1
Start on Temple Street
248 ft
·
17 sec
·
Temple Street
2
Turn left onto North Candler Street
99 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Candler Street
3
Turn right onto GA 61
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn right onto GA 61
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Dallas Highway
5
Enter roundabout onto GA 61
68 ft
·
1 sec
·
Dallas Highway
6
Continue on GA 61
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Dallas Highway
7
Continue on GA 61
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Villa Rica Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Continue on GA 61
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Nathan Dean Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto US 278; GA 6; GA 120
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Jimmy Campbell Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Continue on US 278; GA 6; GA 120
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto GA 120; GA 360
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Marietta Highway
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on GA 120
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Charles Hardy Parkway
13
Turn right onto GA 92
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Hiram Acworth Highway
14
Arrive at destination
GA 92
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Candler Street
Turn left onto North Candler Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
GA 61 / Main Street
Turn right onto GA 61 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
GA 61 / Dallas Highway
Enter roundabout onto GA 61 / Dallas Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
14.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 278; GA 6; GA 120 / Jimmy Campbell Parkway
Turn right onto US 278; GA 6; GA 120 / Jimmy Campbell Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
16.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
GA 120; GA 360 / Marietta Highway
Turn left onto GA 120; GA 360 / Marietta Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.11 one way
$6.22 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.40 | $6.81 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.68 | $7.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.27 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
California, GA
Morning in California on Sunday
Local time
6:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
29m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Highways make up only 21% of this 19.9-mile route, meaning you will spend the vast majority of your time on local roads. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 11.5-mile segment on Villa Rica Highway, which provides the most consistent pace of the trip. As you transition between the various parkways and highways, the road character shifts frequently, keeping the drive feeling active and engagement-heavy. This is not a route for cruise control; instead, it is a technical drive that requires steady navigation through the local Georgia landscape.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.5 mi on Villa Rica Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Candler Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Candler Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (GA 61 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (GA 61 / Dallas Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,139 ft
1,043 ft
Total Climb
165 ft
Total Descent
260 ft
Highest Point
1,139 ft
Elevation Range
96 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 19.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (21%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.5 miles on Villa Rica Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Candler Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (GA 61 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (GA 61 / Dallas Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes — Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park and Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at California, GA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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