Origin
Minnesota, GA
Afternoon in Minnesota on Friday
Local time
3:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Minnesota, GA to Ball Ground, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 42m
Distance
241.7 mi
389 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 29m
★
6 AM
4h 43m
8 AM
5h 10m
10 AM
4h 52m
12 PM
4h 49m
3 PM
4h 53m
5 PM
5h 8m
8 PM
4h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Minnesota, GA
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Ball Ground, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Minnesota, GA to Ball Ground, GA covers 241.7 miles and takes about 4h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Funston Doerun Road, East Pine Street, South Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.80 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
120.9 miles from Minnesota, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 21m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 42m. Total distance: 241.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 42m drive with frequent turns across 241.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Funston Doerun Road 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 42m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Minnesota, GA to Ball Ground, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Funston Doerun Road | — | — |
| East Pine Street | — | — |
| South Main Street | — | — |
| Ashburn Highway | — | — |
| Cordele Road | — | — |
| GA 300 North | — | — |
| I-75 North | — | — |
| Larry Justice Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Funston Doerun Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minnesota, GA and Ball Ground, GA.
1
Start on South Fain Street
26 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Fain Street
2
Turn sharp left onto Funston Doerun Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Funston Doerun Road
3
Merge slight right
8.8 mi
·
10 min
4
Turn right
194 ft
·
3 sec
5
Turn straight
9.8 mi
·
13 min
6
Turn right onto East Pine Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
East Pine Street
7
Turn left onto South Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
8
Continue on Ashburn Highway
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Ashburn Highway
9
Turn left onto Cordele Road
26 mi
·
36 min
·
Cordele Road
10
Turn left
0.9 mi
·
1 min
11
Turn left onto GA 300 North
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
GA 300 North
12
Merge slight left
1.6 mi
·
2 min
13
Turn left onto I-75 North: Macon
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
I-75 North: Macon
14
Merge slight left
57 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
15
Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Larry Justice Highway
16
Merge slight right
49 mi
·
53 min
17
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
23 mi
·
28 min
·
I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
18
Keep slight right to continue on Horace E Tate Freeway
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Horace E Tate Freeway
19
Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
20
Keep slight right to continue on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
24 mi
·
25 min
·
Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
21
Continue on A P D Highway
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
A P D Highway
22
Take the exit slight right toward GA 5 Business: Howell Bridge Road, Ball Ground
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
GA 5 Business: Howell Bridge Road, Ball Ground
23
Keep slight right
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
24
Turn left onto Ball Ground Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Ball Ground Highway
25
Continue on Canton Highway
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Canton Highway
26
Turn right
105 ft
·
5 sec
27
Turn right onto A. W. Roberts Drive
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
A. W. Roberts Drive
28
Continue on Gilmer Ferry Road
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Gilmer Ferry Road
29
Arrive at your destination
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 120.9 miles from Minnesota, GA, or about 2h 21m into the drive.
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 53 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 120.9 miles or 2h 21m 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 Ball Ground, 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 241.7 miles and 4h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 120.9 mi from Minnesota, GA · 2h 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
121 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 53 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 120.9 miles from Minnesota, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ball Ground, GA
The final approach into Ball Ground, 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 Ball Ground, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.80 one way
$75.59 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
85 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $41.33 | $82.65 |
| premium | $4.70 | $44.73 | $89.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $53.36 | $106.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 72.5 | 0 | $25.38 | $11.60 |
| Efficient EV | 60.4 | 0 | $21.15 | $9.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 96.7 | 1 | $33.84 | $15.47 |
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
28 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.
Destination
Ball Ground, GA
Afternoon in Ball Ground on Friday
Local time
3:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Jackson, GA
121 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
20 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
4h 42m 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 Ball Ground, GA covers 241.7 miles and takes about 4h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Funston Doerun Road, East Pine Street, South Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 120.9 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 $37.80 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 straightforward 4h 42m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Minnesota, GA to Ball Ground, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Minnesota, GA to Ball Ground, 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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