Origin
Ellaville, GA
Morning in Ellaville on Saturday
Local time
8:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Ellaville, 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
1h 39m
Distance
77.3 mi
124 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 32m
★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 43m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 54m
8 PM
1h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ellaville, GA
Marcella Soáres
Minnesota, GA
Jesse Yuqui
Trip Overview
The drive from Ellaville, GA to Minnesota, GA covers 77.3 miles and takes about 1h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 19, Moultrie Road, GA 133 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.2 miles on US 19. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.09 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
38.6 miles from Ellaville, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 39m. Total distance: 77.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 39m highway drive covering 77.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 19 and Moultrie Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 38.2 miles on US 19.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 19 is the longest continuous segment at about 38.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 19 and Moultrie Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 38.7 miles in near US 19 Bypass; GA 3 Bypass.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 77.3 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 38.7 miles (US 19 Bypass; GA 3 Bypass): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.9 miles (US 19; GA 3): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55 miles (GA 133): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
38.7 mi into trip
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~48m in
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US 19 Bypass; GA 3 Bypass
Take the exit onto US 19 Bypass; GA 3 Bypass
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
47.9 mi into trip
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~1h 2m in
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US 19; GA 3
Take the exit onto US 19; GA 3 toward US 19 South, US 82 East, GA 520 East: Thomasville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward US 19 South, US 82 East, GA 520 East: Th...
6
55 mi into trip
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~1h 10m in
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GA 133
Take the exit onto GA 133 toward GA 133 South, GA 234: Albany, Moultrie, Marine Corps Logistics Base
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 1
Toward GA 133 South, GA 234: Albany, Moultrie,...
7
55.1 mi into trip
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~1h 11m in
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GA 133
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 133 toward GA 133 South: Marine Corps Logistics Base, Moultrie
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward GA 133 South: Marine Corps Logistics Bas...
6
77.3 mi into trip
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~1h 39m in
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South Fain Street
Turn sharp right onto South Fain Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Ellaville, GA and Minnesota, GA, road signs point toward Moultrie and Marine Corps Logistics Base.
Moultrie
55 mi in
|
~1h 10m
|
via GA 133
Marine Corps Logistics Base
55 mi in
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~1h 10m
|
via GA 133
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 19 | 38.2 mi | 47m |
| Moultrie Road | 13 mi | 17m |
| GA 133 | 9.1 mi | 10m |
| Liberty Expressway | 6.8 mi | 8m |
| Walnut Street | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| US 19 Bypass | 2 mi | 2m |
| West Oglethorpe Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Slappey Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 19
— 38.2 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ellaville, GA and Minnesota, GA.
1
Start on GA 26
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Oglethorpe Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Enter roundabout onto US 19; GA 3
22 ft
·
0 sec
·
US 19; GA 3
3
Continue on US 19; GA 3
38 mi
·
47 min
·
US 19; GA 3
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the exit onto US 19 Bypass; GA 3 Bypass
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 19 Bypass; GA 3 Bypass
Use the slight right lane.
5
Continue on US 19 Bypass; GA 3 Bypass; GA 32
318 ft
·
9 sec
·
US 19 Bypass; GA 3 Bypass; GA 32
Use the right lane.
6
Turn right onto US 19; GA 3
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Walnut Street
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on US 19; GA 3
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
North Slappey Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto US 19; GA 3
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 19; GA 3
Toward US 19 South, US 82 East, GA 520 East: Thomasville
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto US 19; US 82; GA 3; GA 520
6.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Liberty Expressway
Use the left lane.
10
Take the exit onto GA 133
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
GA 133
Exit 1
Toward GA 133 South, GA 234: Albany, Moultrie, Marine Corps Logistics Base
11
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 133
494 ft
·
15 sec
·
GA 133
Toward GA 133 South: Marine Corps Logistics Base, Moultrie
12
Continue on GA 133
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Moultrie Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right
118 ft
·
3 sec
14
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 133
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
GA 133
15
Continue on GA 133
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
·
GA 133
16
Turn right onto CR 494
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Funston Doerun Road
17
Turn sharp right onto South Fain Street
26 ft
·
1 sec
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South Fain Street
18
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 38.6 miles from Ellaville, GA, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.2 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 17 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.6 miles or 48m 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Minnesota, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Ellaville, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ellaville, GA
This is one driving day of about 77.3 miles and 1h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Ellaville, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 19 for about 38.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.6 mi from Ellaville, GA · 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.6 miles from Ellaville, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.09 one way
$24.18 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $13.22 | $26.43 |
| premium | $4.70 | $14.31 | $28.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.07 | $34.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.12 | $3.71 |
| Efficient EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.76 | $3.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.9 | 0 | $10.82 | $4.95 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Morning in Minnesota on Saturday
Local time
8:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Leesburg, GA
39 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
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
1h 39m 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 Ellaville, GA to Minnesota, GA covers 77.3 miles and takes about 1h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 19, Moultrie Road, GA 133. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.6 miles from Ellaville, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.09 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 77.3 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 38.7 miles (US 19 Bypass; GA 3 Bypass): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.9 miles (US 19; GA 3): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55 miles (GA 133): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Ellaville, GA and Minnesota, GA, road signs point toward Moultrie and Marine Corps Logistics Base.
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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