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Trip from Deenwood, GA to Minnesota, GA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 18m

Distance

105.2 mi

169 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 9m ★
6 AM
2h 19m
8 AM
2h 38m
10 AM
2h 26m
12 PM
2h 24m
3 PM
2h 27m
5 PM
2h 37m
8 PM
2h 13m

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

Downtown Deenwood, GA, GA

Deenwood, GA

Wolrider YURTSEVEN

Downtown Minnesota, GA, GA

Minnesota, GA

Jesse Yuqui

Trip Overview

The drive from Deenwood, GA to Minnesota, GA covers 105.2 miles and takes about 2h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 82, US 319, GA 33 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 57.6 miles on US 82. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.45 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.

Midpoint

52.6 miles from Deenwood, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 18m. Total distance: 105.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 18m highway drive covering 105.2 miles, with most of the trip on US 82 and US 319. The longest continuous stretch is about 57.6 miles on US 82.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 82 is the longest continuous segment at about 57.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 82 and US 319. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Albany Avenue.

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 2h 18m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Albany Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (US 82; GA 520 / South Georgia Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 70.8 miles (US 319; GA 35): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Albany Avenue

Turn left onto Albany Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
3.3 mi into trip | ~6m in | US 82; GA 520 / South Georgia Parkway

Turn left onto US 82; GA 520 / South Georgia Parkway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
70.8 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in | US 319; GA 35

Take the exit onto US 319; GA 35

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
105 mi into trip | ~2h 18m in | CR 494 / Funston Doerun Road

Turn sharp left onto CR 494 / Funston Doerun Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

6
105.2 mi into trip | ~2h 18m in | South Fain Street

Turn sharp right onto South Fain Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 82 57.6 mi 1h 13m
US 319 23 mi 33m
GA 33 10.2 mi 11m
Albany Highway 6.6 mi 7m
South Georgia Parkway 3.3 mi 3m
Albany Avenue 2.8 mi 4m
Woodmen Road 0.9 mi 2m
Fulford Road 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 82 — 57.6 mi, about 1h 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Augusta Avenue

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Augusta Avenue
2

Turn left onto Albany Avenue

2.8 mi · 4 min · Albany Avenue
Use the left lane.
3

Turn right onto Fulford Road

0.5 mi · 49 sec · Fulford Road
4

Turn left onto US 82; GA 520

3.3 mi · 3 min · South Georgia Parkway
Use the left lane.
5

Continue on US 82; GA 520

6.6 mi · 7 min · Albany Highway
6

Continue on US 82; GA 520

3.4 mi · 3 min · US 82; GA 520
7

Continue on US 82; GA 520

5.1 mi · 6 min · US 82; GA 520
8

Continue on US 82; GA 520

4.6 mi · 5 min · US 82; GA 520
9

Continue on US 82; GA 520

4.5 mi · 6 min · US 82; GA 520
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Continue on US 82; GA 520

21 mi · 24 min · US 82; GA 520
11

Continue on US 82; GA 520

0.7 mi · 1 min · US 82; GA 520
12

Continue on US 82; US 129; GA 11; GA 520

1.1 mi · 1 min · US 82; US 129; GA 11; GA 520
13

Continue on US 82; GA 520

15 mi · 18 min · US 82; GA 520
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on US 82; US 319; GA 35; GA 520

2.5 mi · 5 min · US 82; US 319; GA 35; GA 520
Use the straight lane.
15

Take the exit onto US 319; GA 35

173 ft · 10 sec · US 319; GA 35
Use the left lane.
16

Turn left onto US 319; GA 35

23 mi · 33 min · US 319; GA 35
17

Turn right onto Woodmen Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Woodmen Road
18

Turn right onto GA 33; GA 133

10 mi · 11 min · GA 33; GA 133
19

Turn sharp left onto CR 494

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Funston Doerun Road
20

Turn sharp right onto South Fain Street

26 ft · 1 sec · South Fain Street
21

Arrive at destination

South Fain Street

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 52.6 miles from Deenwood, GA, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.6 miles.

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 23 miles or 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 52.6 miles or 1h 6m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 53m

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 Deenwood, 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 Deenwood, GA

This is one driving day of about 105.2 miles and 2h 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Deenwood, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 82 for about 57.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 52.6 mi from Deenwood, GA · 1h 6m into the drive

Downtown Unionville, GA, GA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Unionville, GA

53 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

Pearson, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Enigma, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 52.6 miles from Deenwood, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

E41 Coffee & Burgers

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 67.6

Tifton, Georgia

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12293964100

Visit website

7 Brew Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 75.1

Tifton, Georgia

Hours: 5:30 am–11 pm

+14793589274

Visit website

Beans & Strings

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 97.7

Moultrie, Georgia

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12299850093

Circle K Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Columbus, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18335052291

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 67.6

Tifton, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12293827295

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 67.6

Tifton, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 67.6

Tifton, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Circle K Charging Station

2.7 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 67.6

Tifton, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18335052291

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 67.6

Tifton, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Southern Forest World

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Waycross, Georgia

Hours: 9 am–2 pm

+19122854056

Visit website

Fulwood Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 67.6

Tifton, Georgia

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12293913863

Visit website

Tifton Terminal Railway Museum

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 67.6

Tifton, Georgia

Hours: Closed

+12292565415

ABAC's Georgia Museum of Agriculture

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 67.6

Tifton, Georgia

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+12293915205

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.45 one way

$32.90 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $17.99 $35.98
premium $4.70 $19.47 $38.94
diesel $5.61 $23.23 $46.45

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 36.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 31.6 0 $11.05 $5.05
Efficient EV 26.3 0 $9.21 $4.21
EV Truck/SUV 42.1 0 $14.73 $6.73

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (68% 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 17, 2026

Origin

Deenwood, GA

Late night in Deenwood on Saturday

Local time

3:09 AM

EDT

Current temp

86°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Minnesota, GA

Late night in Minnesota on Saturday

Local time

3:09 AM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

84°F

Unionville, GA

53 mi in

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

31 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 18m 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 Deenwood, GA to Minnesota, GA covers 105.2 miles and takes about 2h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 82, US 319, GA 33. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 52.6 miles from Deenwood, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.45 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.

This is a straightforward 2h 18m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Albany Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (US 82; GA 520 / South Georgia Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 70.8 miles (US 319; GA 35): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Deenwood, GA to Minnesota, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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