Drive Time
4h 23m
Distance
225.4 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
The drive from Minnesota, GA to Buford, GA covers 225.4 miles and takes about 4h 23m 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 $35.15 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
112.7 miles from Minnesota, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 11m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 23m drive with frequent turns across 225.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Funston Doerun Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Pine Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ashburn Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cordele Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| GA 300 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I-75 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Larry Justice Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Minnesota, GA and Buford, GA.
Start on South Fain Street
Turn sharp left onto Funston Doerun Road
Merge slight right
Turn right
Turn straight
Turn right onto East Pine Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Continue on Ashburn Highway
Turn left onto Cordele Road
Turn left
Turn left onto GA 300 North
Merge slight left
Turn left onto I-75 North: Macon
Merge slight left
Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway
Merge slight right
Keep slight right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville
Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Take the exit slight right toward I 85: Greenville, Atlanta
Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Greenville
Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greenville
Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
Continue on Interstate Highway 85
Keep slight right
Keep slight left to continue on Lanier Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward US 23 South, GA 20: Buford, Cumming
Turn left onto Buford Drive
Turn right onto South Lee Street
Turn right onto Buford Highway Northeast
Turn left onto Garnett Street
Turn right
Continue on South Harris Street
Turn right
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112.7 miles or 2h 11m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Buford, GA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Minnesota, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 225.4 miles and 4h 23m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 112.7 mi from Minnesota, GA · 2h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
113 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 112.7 miles from Minnesota, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Buford, 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 Buford, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$35.15 one way
$70.30 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $39.30 | $78.61 |
| premium | $4.78 | $42.40 | $84.80 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $49.91 | $99.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 67.6 | 0 | $23.67 | $10.82 |
| Efficient EV | 56.4 | 0 | $19.72 | $9.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 90.2 | 1 | $31.56 | $14.43 |
Gas CO2
79 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Minnesota on Saturday
Local time
6:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Buford on Saturday
Local time
6:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
85°F
Dadeville, AL
113 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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