Donalsonville to Minnesota, GA is 73.4 miles and takes about 1h 49m via Main Street, South Tennille Avenue, and Moultrie Road, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, entirely within Georgia. Given its relatively short distance and the profile of the drive, it's a straightforward local journey. You'll find it's a practical option if you're looking for a manageable drive without extensive highway time.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
36.7 miles from Donalsonville, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 51m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 49m. Total distance: 73.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with only 8% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 27.1 miles along Main Street. This means you'll be navigating through more local roads, which can feel more engaging but also requires more attention to turns and speed limits. The drive will likely feel more like a series of connected local streets rather than an open highway experience.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 27.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 GA 39; GA 91 / South Tennille Avenue.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 49m drive. You will face about 11 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 (GA 39; GA 91 / South Tennille Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 41.1 miles (GA 37 / Elmodel Highway): Navigation decision point; at 62.1 miles (GA 93): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|GA 39; GA 91 / South Tennille Avenue
Turn right onto GA 39; GA 91 / South Tennille Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
41.1 mi into trip|~58m in|GA 37 / Elmodel Highway
Turn right onto GA 37 / Elmodel Highway
Navigation decision point
5
62.1 mi into trip|~1h 29m in|GA 93
Turn sharp left onto GA 93
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
72.1 mi into trip|~1h 47m in|South Ticknor Road
Turn left onto South Ticknor Road
Navigation decision point
6
73.4 mi into trip|~1h 49m in|South Fain Street
Turn sharp right onto South Fain Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Main Street
27.1 mi
37m
South Tennille Avenue
12.5 mi
17m
Moultrie Road
10.4 mi
15m
Elmodel Highway
9.6 mi
14m
Greenough Road
4.9 mi
8m
GA 270
2.7 mi
4m
GA 93
2.4 mi
4m
Crawford Street
1.2 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 27.1 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Donalsonville, GA and Minnesota, GA.
1
Start on US 84; GA 38
44 ft·5 sec·East 3rd Street
2
Turn right onto GA 39; GA 91
12 mi·17 min·South Tennille Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on US 27; GA 1; GA 45; GA 91
1.2 mi·2 min·Crawford Street
4
Turn left onto GA 45; GA 91
0.2 mi·17 sec·West College Street
5
Continue on GA 45; GA 91
350 ft·7 sec·GA 45; GA 91
6
Continue on GA 45; GA 91
65 ft·4 sec·North 1st Street
7
Turn right onto GA 91
27 mi·37 min·Main Street
8
Turn right onto GA 37
9.6 mi·14 min·Elmodel Highway
9
Continue on GA 37
1.0 mi·1 min·West Broad Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on GA 37
10 mi·15 min·Moultrie Road
11
Turn sharp left onto GA 93
2.4 mi·4 min·GA 93
12
Turn right onto GA 270
2.7 mi·4 min·GA 270
13
Turn right onto GA 270
4.9 mi·8 min·Greenough Road
14
Turn left onto South Ticknor Road
423 ft·14 sec·South Ticknor Road
15
Turn right onto GA 133
0.6 mi·41 sec·West Broad Avenue
16
Continue on GA 133
0.5 mi·32 sec·GA 133
17
Turn right onto CR 494
0.2 mi·29 sec·Funston Doerun Road
18
Turn sharp right onto South Fain Street
26 ft·1 sec·South Fain Street
19
Arrive at destination
South Fain Street
Trip Plan
Since this drive is under two hours and stays within Georgia, it’s a perfect candidate for a same-day trip. Leaving in the morning or early afternoon will give you plenty of flexibility. With only a $11 fuel cost, you won't need to worry too much about finding gas stations. Keep an eye out for changes in speed limits as you transition between different local road sections. The advantage of a short drive like this is that you can easily adjust your departure time based on your schedule.
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 36.7 miles from Donalsonville, GA, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.1 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 16 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.7 miles or 51m 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 29m
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 Donalsonville, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Donalsonville, GA
This is one driving day of about 73.4 miles and 1h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Donalsonville, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Main Street for about 27.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.7 mi from Donalsonville, GA
· 51m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.48 one way
$22.96 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg26 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$12.55
$25.10
premium
$4.70
$13.58
$27.17
diesel
$5.61
$16.21
$32.41
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
2 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: good
GEORGIA POWER DONALSON DC1
Donalsonville, GA
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
GEORGIA POWER DONALSON DC2
Donalsonville, GA
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Network: 2
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
22
0
$7.71
$3.52
Efficient EV
18.4
0
$6.42
$2.94
EV Truck/SUV
29.4
0
$10.28
$4.70
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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 18, 2026
Origin
Donalsonville, GA
Morning
in Donalsonville on Saturday
Local time
11:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
SW 0 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Minnesota, GA
Morning
in Minnesota on Saturday
Local time
11:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°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
32 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
1h 49m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Donalsonville, GA to Minnesota, GA covers 73.4 miles and takes about 1h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, South Tennille Avenue, Moultrie Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.7 miles from Donalsonville, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.48 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 1h 49m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (GA 39; GA 91 / South Tennille Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 41.1 miles (GA 37 / Elmodel Highway): Navigation decision point; at 62.1 miles (GA 93): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
The route from Donalsonville, 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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
