The drive from Minnesota, GA to Cusseta, GA covers 94.1 miles and takes about 1h 57m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on GA 133, Richland Bypass, Liberty Expressway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.9 miles on GA 133.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.72 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.
Midpoint
47 miles from Minnesota, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 59m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 57m. Total distance: 94.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Minnesota, GA to Cusseta, GA covers 94.1 miles and takes about 1h 57m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
GA 133 is the longest continuous segment at about 21.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 494 / Funston Doerun Road.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 94.1 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.5 miles (GA 133): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
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
6
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|GA 133
Merge onto GA 133
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
21.5 mi into trip|~27m in|GA 133
Take the exit onto GA 133 toward US 19 North, GA 133 North, GA 300 North: Albany, Atlanta
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 19 North, GA 133 North, GA 300 North:...
3
22.1 mi into trip|~28m in|US 19; GA 3; GA 133; GA 300 / Liberty Expressway
Merge onto US 19; GA 3; GA 133; GA 300 / Liberty Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
67.1 mi into trip|~1h 24m in|GA 520
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 520
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
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 Cusseta, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Atlanta along the way.
Atlanta
21.5 mi in|~27m|via GA 133
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
GA 133
21.9 mi
27m
Richland Bypass
15.4 mi
17m
Liberty Expressway
10.7 mi
13m
US 82
9.5 mi
12m
South Parrott Street
8.7 mi
10m
GA 520
8.3 mi
9m
Columbus Highway
8 mi
9m
Albany Highway
5.4 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
GA 133
— 21.9 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minnesota, GA and Cusseta, 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
21 mi·26 min·GA 133
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the exit onto GA 133
0.6 mi·45 sec·GA 133
Toward US 19 North, GA 133 North, GA 300 North: Albany, Atlanta
5
Merge onto US 19; GA 3; GA 133; GA 300
11 mi·13 min·Liberty Expressway
6
Continue on US 82; GA 520
9.5 mi·12 min·US 82; GA 520
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn straight onto US 82; GA 520
5.4 mi·6 min·Albany Highway
8
Continue on US 82; GA 520
1.1 mi·1 min·Forrester Drive Southeast
9
Continue on US 82; GA 520
0.6 mi·1 min·Rountree Drive Southwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
0.3 mi·31 sec·Vine Street Northwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
0.2 mi·27 sec·Roundtree Drive
12
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
0.5 mi·43 sec·Martin Luther King Jr Drive
13
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
8.0 mi·9 min·Columbus Highway
14
Continue on GA 520
8.7 mi·10 min·South Parrott Street
15
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 520
8.3 mi·9 min·GA 520
16
Continue on GA 520
15 mi·17 min·Richland Bypass
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on US 280; GA 520
2.3 mi·2 min·US 280; GA 520
18
Turn right onto Richland Road
166 ft·6 sec·Richland Road
19
Turn left onto Broad Street
1.0 mi·1 min·Broad Street
20
Turn right onto McNaughton Street
222 ft·8 sec·McNaughton Street
21
Arrive at destination
McNaughton Street
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 47 miles from Minnesota, GA, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.9 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 21 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47 miles or 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cusseta, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Minnesota, GA
This is one driving day of about 94.1 miles and 1h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Minnesota, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on GA 133 for about 21.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 47 mi from Minnesota, GA
· 59m 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.
Jimmy Carter National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Few U.S. Presidents have had such close ties with where they were born and raised. The rural southern culture of Plains, Georgia revolves around farming, church, and school, which had a large influenc...
12 mi from route
~30 min detour
Free
near mile 61.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.72 one way
$29.43 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg33 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$16.09
$32.18
premium
$4.70
$17.42
$34.83
diesel
$5.61
$20.78
$41.55
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28.2
0
$9.88
$4.52
Efficient EV
23.5
0
$8.23
$3.76
EV Truck/SUV
37.6
0
$13.17
$6.02
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Minnesota, GA
Morning
in Minnesota on Friday
Local time
11:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Cusseta, GA
Morning
in Cusseta on Friday
Local time
11:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°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
22 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 57m 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 Cusseta, GA covers 94.1 miles and takes about 1h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are GA 133, Richland Bypass, Liberty Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 47 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 $14.72 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 94.1 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.5 miles (GA 133): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Minnesota, GA to Cusseta, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Atlanta along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Jimmy Carter National Historical Park.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
