Origin
Atlanta, GA
Night in Atlanta on Sunday
Local time
10:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Atlanta, GA to Minnesota, GA
Drive Time
3h 8m
Distance
191.9 mi
309 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 57m
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6 AM
3h 9m
8 AM
3h 32m
10 AM
3h 17m
12 PM
3h 15m
3 PM
3h 18m
5 PM
3h 31m
8 PM
3h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Atlanta, GA
Kelly
Minnesota, GA
Jesse Yuqui
Trip Overview
The drive from Atlanta, GA to Minnesota, GA covers 191.9 miles and takes about 3h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest, Washington Street Southwest, Pulliam Street Southwest for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
96 miles from Atlanta, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 8m drive with frequent turns across 191.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Atlanta, GA to Minnesota, GA is easy. At 3h 8m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Atlanta, GA to Minnesota, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Washington Street Southwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pulliam Street Southwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 75 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Downtown Connector | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| James Wendell George Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Larry Justice Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fall Line Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlanta, GA and Minnesota, GA.
1
Start on Capitol Avenue Southeast
194 ft
·
9 sec
·
Capitol Avenue Southeast
2
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest
433 ft
·
16 sec
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Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest
3
Turn left onto Washington Street Southwest
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Washington Street Southwest
4
Continue on Pulliam Street Southwest
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Pulliam Street Southwest
5
Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South, I 85 South
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 75 South, I 85 South
6
Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
Downtown Connector
7
Continue on James Wendell George Parkway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
James Wendell George Parkway
8
Keep slight left
65 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
9
Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Larry Justice Highway
10
Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
57 mi
·
1 hr
·
Fall Line Freeway
11
Take the exit slight right toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany
12
Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Georgia-Florida Parkway
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 41: Cordele, Tifton
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
US 41: Cordele, Tifton
14
Keep slight left to continue on US 41 South: Tifton
72 ft
·
2 sec
·
US 41 South: Tifton
15
Turn left
1.0 mi
·
1 min
16
Turn straight
26 mi
·
36 min
17
Keep slight right
1.4 mi
·
2 min
18
Turn right onto East Pine Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Pine Street
19
Turn left onto South Isabella Street
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
South Isabella Street
20
Turn slight left
128 ft
·
5 sec
21
Turn left
118 ft
·
3 sec
22
Keep slight right
8.4 mi
·
9 min
23
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
24
Turn right onto Funston Doerun Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Funston Doerun Road
25
Turn sharp right onto South Fain Street
26 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Fain Street
26
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 96 miles from Atlanta, GA, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 96 miles or 1h 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Minnesota, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Atlanta, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Atlanta, GA
This is one driving day of about 191.9 miles and 3h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Atlanta, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 96 mi from Atlanta, GA · 1h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
96 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 96 miles from Atlanta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Minnesota, GA
The final approach into Minnesota, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Minnesota, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.71 one way
$61.42 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $33.46 | $66.92 |
| premium | $4.78 | $36.10 | $72.20 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $42.63 | $85.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.6 | 0 | $20.15 | $9.21 |
| Efficient EV | 48 | 0 | $16.79 | $7.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 76.8 | 0 | $26.87 | $12.28 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (67% 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
Minnesota, GA
Night in Minnesota on Sunday
Local time
10:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1 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
3h 8m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Atlanta, GA to Minnesota, GA covers 191.9 miles and takes about 3h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest, Washington Street Southwest, Pulliam Street Southwest. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 96 miles from Atlanta, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.71 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Atlanta, GA to Minnesota, GA is easy. At 3h 8m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Atlanta, GA to Minnesota, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Atlanta, GA to Minnesota, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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