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Trip from Cordele, GA to Minnesota, GA

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

55m

Distance

50.4 mi

81 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 51m ★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

county seat in Crisp County, Georgia, USA

Cordele, GA

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Downtown Minnesota, GA, GA

Minnesota, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cordele, GA to Minnesota, GA covers 50.4 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South 7th Street, East Pine Street, South Isabella Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.88 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

0 planned breaks

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

25.2 miles from Cordele, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 55m drive with frequent turns across 50.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South 7th Street 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 Cordele, GA to Minnesota, GA is easy. At 55m 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 Cordele, GA to Minnesota, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South 7th Street
East Pine Street
South Isabella Street
Funston Doerun Road
South Fain Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: South 7th Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cordele, GA and Minnesota, GA.

1

Start on 16th Avenue East

56 ft · 9 sec · 16th Avenue East
2

Turn left onto South 7th Street

3.9 mi · 5 min · South 7th Street
3

Turn straight

26 mi · 36 min
4

Keep slight right

1.4 mi · 2 min
5

Turn right onto East Pine Street

0.1 mi · 24 sec · East Pine Street
6

Turn left onto South Isabella Street

9.8 mi · 13 min · South Isabella Street
7

Turn slight left

128 ft · 5 sec
8

Turn left

118 ft · 3 sec
9

Keep slight right

8.4 mi · 9 min
10

Continue straight

0.5 mi · 33 sec
11

Turn right onto Funston Doerun Road

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Funston Doerun Road
12

Turn sharp right onto South Fain Street

26 ft · 1 sec · South Fain Street
13

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 25.2 miles from Cordele, GA, or about 28m 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 11 miles or 12m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 25.2 miles or 28m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 47m

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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Have your navigation ready before leaving Cordele, GA.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Cordele, GA

This is one driving day of about 50.4 miles and 55m.

At 50.4 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 25.2 mi from Cordele, GA · 28m into the drive

human settlement in Worth County, Georgia, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sylvester, GA

25 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

Ashburn, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sylvester, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 25.2 miles from Cordele, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Minnesota, GA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Minnesota, GA if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.88 one way

$15.76 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $8.62 $17.24
premium $4.70 $9.33 $18.66
diesel $5.61 $11.13 $22.26

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$8

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$33–$58

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.1 0 $5.29 $2.42
Efficient EV 12.6 0 $4.41 $2.02
EV Truck/SUV 20.2 0 $7.06 $3.23

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Cordele, GA

Evening in Cordele on Wednesday

Local time

7:36 PM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Minnesota, GA

Evening in Minnesota on Wednesday

Local time

7:36 PM

EDT

Current temp

78°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

55m 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 Cordele, GA to Minnesota, GA covers 50.4 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South 7th Street, East Pine Street, South Isabella Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.2 miles from Cordele, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.88 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Cordele, GA to Minnesota, GA is easy. At 55m 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 Cordele, GA to Minnesota, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cordele, GA to Minnesota, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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