Origin
Ellaville, GA
Morning in Ellaville on Saturday
Local time
7:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
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 26m
Distance
77.4 mi
125 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
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 77.4 miles and takes about 1h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on the route, Walnut Street, North Slappey Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.10 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 77.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 26m drive with frequent turns across 77.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
the route 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Ellaville, GA to Minnesota, GA is easy. At 1h 26m 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 Ellaville, GA to Minnesota, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| the route | — | — |
| Walnut Street | — | — |
| North Slappey Boulevard | — | — |
| US 19 South | — | — |
| Liberty Expressway | — | — |
| GA 133 South | — | — |
| Moultrie Road | — | — |
| Funston Doerun Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
the route
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ellaville, GA and Minnesota, GA.
1
Start on West Oglethorpe Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Oglethorpe Street
2
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
23 ft
·
1 sec
·
the route
3
Exit the roundabout
38 mi
·
47 min
4
Take the exit slight right
1.9 mi
·
2 min
5
Continue straight
318 ft
·
9 sec
6
Turn right onto Walnut Street
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Walnut Street
7
Continue on North Slappey Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
North Slappey Boulevard
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South, US 82 East, GA 520 East: Thomasville
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 19 South, US 82 East, GA 520 East: Thomasville
9
Merge slight left onto Liberty Expressway
6.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Liberty Expressway
10
Take the exit slight right toward GA 133 South, GA 234: Albany, Moultrie, Marine Corps Logistics Base
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
GA 133 South, GA 234: Albany, Moultrie, Marine Corps Logistics Base
11
Keep slight left to continue on GA 133 South: Marine Corps Logistics Base, Moultrie
495 ft
·
16 sec
·
GA 133 South: Marine Corps Logistics Base, Moultrie
12
Continue on Moultrie Road
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Moultrie Road
13
Turn right
118 ft
·
3 sec
14
Keep slight right
8.4 mi
·
9 min
15
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
16
Turn right onto Funston Doerun Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Funston Doerun Road
17
Turn sharp right onto South Fain Street
26 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Fain Street
18
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.7 mi from Ellaville, GA · 43m 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 38.7 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
$12.10 one way
$24.21 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $13.23 | $26.47 |
| premium | $4.70 | $14.33 | $28.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.09 | $34.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.1 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 | $8.13 | $3.72 |
| Efficient EV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.77 | $3.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31 | 0 | $10.84 | $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
7:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Leesburg, GA
39 mi in
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 26m 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 77.4 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are the route, Walnut Street, North Slappey Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.7 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 $12.10 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 Ellaville, GA to Minnesota, GA is easy. At 1h 26m 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 Ellaville, GA to Minnesota, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Ellaville, 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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