The drive from Minnesota, GA to Blackshear, GA covers 116.4 miles and takes about 2h 35m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 82, Tifton Highway, GA 133 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 64.9 miles on US 82.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.20 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
58.2 miles from Minnesota, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 19m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 35m. Total distance: 116.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 2h 35m highway drive covering 116.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 82 and Tifton Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 64.9 miles on US 82.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 82 is the longest continuous segment at about 64.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 82 and Tifton Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 494 / Funston Doerun Road.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 35m drive. You will face about 7 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 (CR 494 / Funston Doerun Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.2 miles (GA 133): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 10.4 miles (Woodmen Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|CR 494 / Funston Doerun Road
Turn sharp left onto CR 494 / Funston Doerun Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|GA 133
Turn sharp right onto GA 133
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
3
10.4 mi into trip|~12m in|Woodmen Road
Turn left onto Woodmen Road
Navigation decision point
6
102.2 mi into trip|~2h 13m in|Albany Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Albany Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
107.1 mi into trip|~2h 22m in|US 84; US 1 Business; GA 38 / Plant Avenue
Turn left onto US 84; US 1 Business; GA 38 / Plant Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 82
64.9 mi
1h 19m
Tifton Highway
23 mi
33m
GA 133
10.2 mi
11m
US 84
6.1 mi
8m
Albany Avenue
4.9 mi
8m
Plant Avenue
3.1 mi
5m
5th Street East
1.5 mi
2m
7th Street West
1.1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
US 82
— 64.9 mi, about 1h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minnesota, GA and Blackshear, GA.
1
Start on South Fain Street
26 ft·8 sec·South Fain Street
2
Turn sharp left onto CR 494
0.2 mi·28 sec·Funston Doerun Road
3
Turn sharp right onto GA 133
10 mi·11 min·GA 133
4
Turn left onto Woodmen Road
0.9 mi·2 min·Woodmen Road
5
Merge onto US 319; GA 35
23 mi·33 min·Tifton Highway
6
Continue on US 82; US 319; GA 35; GA 520
1.1 mi·2 min·7th Street West
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on US 82; US 319; GA 35; GA 520
1.5 mi·2 min·5th Street East
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 82; GA 520
15 mi·18 min·US 82; GA 520
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 82; US 129; GA 11; GA 520
1.1 mi·1 min·US 82; US 129; GA 11; GA 520
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 82; GA 520
26 mi·32 min·US 82; GA 520
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 82; GA 520
23 mi·26 min·US 82; GA 520
12
Turn right onto Fulford Road
0.5 mi·57 sec·Fulford Road
13
At end of road, turn left onto Albany Avenue
4.9 mi·8 min·Albany Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto US 84; US 1 Business; GA 38
3.1 mi·5 min·Plant Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on US 84; GA 38
6.1 mi·8 min·US 84; GA 38
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn right onto GA 15; GA 121
26 ft·0 sec·West Main Street
17
Arrive at destination
GA 15; GA 121
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 58.2 miles from Minnesota, GA, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.9 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 26 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.2 miles or 1h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blackshear, 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 116.4 miles and 2h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 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 US 82 for about 64.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58.2 mi from Minnesota, GA
· 1h 19m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.20 one way
$36.40 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg41 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$19.90
$39.81
premium
$4.70
$21.54
$43.09
diesel
$5.61
$25.70
$51.40
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
6 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
EVgo Charging Station
Tifton, Georgia
EVgo
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Tifton, Georgia
Tesla
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Tifton, Georgia
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Circle K Charging Station
Columbus, Georgia
Other
1 DCFC
Circle K Charging Station
Tifton, Georgia
Other
1 DCFC
Blink Charging Station
Tifton, Georgia
Blink
1 DCFC
Other: 2
EVgo: 1
Tesla: 1
ChargePoint: 1
Blink: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.9
0
$12.22
$5.59
Efficient EV
29.1
0
$10.19
$4.66
EV Truck/SUV
46.6
0
$16.30
$7.45
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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 16, 2026
Origin
Minnesota, GA
Evening
in Minnesota on Friday
Local time
6:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Blackshear, GA
Evening
in Blackshear on Friday
Local time
6:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
3 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
2h 35m 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 Minnesota, GA to Blackshear, GA covers 116.4 miles and takes about 2h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 82, Tifton Highway, 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 58.2 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 $18.20 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 35m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 494 / Funston Doerun Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.2 miles (GA 133): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 10.4 miles (Woodmen Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Minnesota, GA to Blackshear, 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.
