The drive from Minnesota, GA to Arcade, GA covers 222.3 miles and takes about 4h 50m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, Cordele Road, Eatonton Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 57.1 miles on I 75.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.76 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
111.2 miles from Minnesota, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 14m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 50m. Total distance: 222.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 50m drive with frequent turns across 222.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 55 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 57.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 47.6 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 32 significant decision points across 222.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 47.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 107 miles (I 75; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 114.7 miles (GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 32 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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47.6 mi into trip|~1h 4m in
Turn left toward GA 300 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward GA 300 North
8
107 mi into trip|~2h 9m in|I 75; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway toward I 75 North: Macon, Savannah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 75 North: Macon, Savannah
7
114.7 mi into trip|~2h 18m in|GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Take the exit onto GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway toward I 16 East: Savannah
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 165
Toward I 16 East: Savannah
8
115.4 mi into trip|~2h 19m in|GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway toward US 129, GA 11, GA 49
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 129, GA 11, GA 49
8
208.8 mi into trip|~4h 29m in
Take the exit toward Tallassee Road, Oglethorpe Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 15
Toward Tallassee Road, Oglethorpe Avenue
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Minnesota, GA to Arcade, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Savannah along the way.
Savannah
107 mi in|~2h 9m|via I 75; GA 540
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
57.1 mi
1h 1m
Cordele Road
26.4 mi
36m
Eatonton Highway
21.3 mi
29m
Gray Highway
10.7 mi
14m
GA 112
9.8 mi
13m
Macon Highway
9.6 mi
13m
Fall Line Freeway
9.4 mi
11m
GA 133
8.8 mi
10m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 57.1 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minnesota, GA and Arcade, GA.
1
Start on South Fain Street
26 ft·8 sec·South Fain Street
2
Turn sharp left onto CR 494
0.2 mi·23 sec·Funston Doerun Road
3
Merge onto GA 133
8.8 mi·10 min·GA 133
4
Turn right
192 ft·3 sec
5
Turn straight onto GA 112
9.8 mi·13 min·GA 112
6
Turn right onto East Pine Street
0.1 mi·25 sec·East Pine Street
7
Turn left onto GA 33
1.2 mi·2 min·South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on GA 33; GA 112
0.1 mi·14 sec·Ashburn Highway
9
Turn left onto GA 33
26 mi·36 min·Cordele Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Turn left onto US 41; GA 7
0.9 mi·1 min·US 41; GA 7
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward GA 300 NorthUse the left lane.
12
Merge onto GA 300
1.6 mi·2 min·GA 300
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward I-75 North: MaconUse the left lane.
14
Merge onto I 75
57 mi·1 hr 1 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75; GA 540
7.6 mi·8 min·Fall Line Freeway
Toward I 75 North: Macon, SavannahUse the straight lane.
16
Take the exit onto GA 540
0.7 mi·1 min·Fall Line Freeway
Exit 165Toward I 16 East: SavannahUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 540
1.1 mi·1 min·Fall Line Freeway
Toward US 129, GA 11, GA 49Use the left lane.
18
At end of road, turn left onto US 129; GA 11; GA 49; GA 540
0.3 mi·40 sec·North Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on US 129; GA 11; GA 49
11 mi·13 min·Gray Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn left onto US 129; GA 11; GA 18; GA 22
5.1 mi·6 min·Gray Bypass
Use the left lane.
21
Enter roundabout onto US 129; GA 44
333 ft·4 sec·Eatonton Highway
22
Continue on US 129; GA 44
21 mi·29 min·Eatonton Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
23
Continue on US 129; GA 44
0.2 mi·28 sec·Gray Highway
Use the left lane.
24
Turn left onto US 129; US 441; GA 24
4.5 mi·6 min·James Marshall Bypass
Use the left lane.
25
Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 24
3.8 mi·5 min·Madison Road
26
Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 24
1.5 mi·2 min·Madison Highway
27
Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 24
0.5 mi·40 sec·Madison Road Highway
28
Continue on US 129; US 441; 24
2.9 mi·3 min·Madison Road
29
Continue on US 129; US 441; 24
2.2 mi·2 min·Madison Highway
30
Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 24
1.3 mi·1 min·US 129; US 441; GA 24
31
Turn right onto Seven Islands Road
1.1 mi·2 min·Seven Islands Road
32
Turn left onto Bethany Church Road
2.6 mi·3 min·Bethany Church Road
33
Turn straight onto Bethany Road
3.7 mi·5 min·Bethany Road
34
Turn right onto US 129 Bypass; US 441 Bypass; 24 Bypass
2.6 mi·3 min·Madison Bypass
35
Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 24
7.8 mi·10 min·Athens Highway
Use the straight lane.
36
Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 24
9.6 mi·13 min·Macon Highway
37
Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 24
1.4 mi·1 min·Watkinsville Bypass
38
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
39
Turn left onto GA 53
1.2 mi·2 min·Experiment Station Road
40
Continue on Mars Hill Road
2.8 mi·4 min·Mars Hill Road
41
Continue on Oconee Connector
0.9 mi·1 min·Oconee Connector
Use the straight / right lanes.
42
Turn left
0.2 mi·25 sec
Use the left lane.
43
Merge onto GA 10 Loop
1.3 mi·1 min·Inner Loop 10
44
Continue on GA 10 Loop
2.7 mi·3 min·GA Inner Loop 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
45
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 15Toward Tallassee Road, Oglethorpe AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
46
Turn left onto Oglethorpe Avenue
260 ft·5 sec·Oglethorpe Avenue
47
Continue on Tallassee Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Tallassee Road
48
Enter roundabout onto Whitehead Road
30 ft·0 sec·Whitehead Road
49
Continue on Whitehead Road
1.6 mi·2 min·Whitehead Road
50
Turn left onto US 129; GA 15 Alternate
6.0 mi·8 min·Jefferson Road
Use the left lane.
51
Continue on US 129; GA 15 Alternate
4.8 mi·6 min·US 129; GA 15 Alternate
52
Turn right onto US 129 Business; GA 15 Alternate
0.4 mi·41 sec·Athens Highway
Use the right lane.
53
Turn right onto Wyatt Street
75 ft·4 sec·Wyatt Street
54
Turn right onto Peppers Street
90 ft·3 sec·Peppers Street
55
Arrive at destination
Peppers Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 111.2 miles from Minnesota, GA, or about 2h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.1 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 49 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 111.2 miles or 2h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arcade, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Minnesota, 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 Minnesota, GA
This is one driving day of about 222.3 miles and 4h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Minnesota, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 57.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 111.2 mi from Minnesota, GA
· 2h 14m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where many different American Indian cultures occupied this land for thousands of years. American...
2 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 115
Caution: River Trail periodically closed under I-16
Park Closure: BOARDWALK CLOSED along the River Trail
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
66.7
0
$23.34
$10.67
Efficient EV
55.6
0
$19.45
$8.89
EV Truck/SUV
88.9
1
$31.12
$14.23
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 16, 2026
Origin
Minnesota, GA
Afternoon
in Minnesota on Friday
Local time
12:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Arcade, GA
Afternoon
in Arcade on Friday
Local time
12:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
6 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
4h 50m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Minnesota, GA to Arcade, GA covers 222.3 miles and takes about 4h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Cordele Road, Eatonton Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 111.2 miles from Minnesota, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.76 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 32 significant decision points across 222.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 47.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 107 miles (I 75; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 114.7 miles (GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Minnesota, GA to Arcade, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Savannah along the way.
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.
