Origin
Minnesota, GA
Afternoon in Minnesota on Friday
Local time
3:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Minnesota, GA to Decatur, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 50m
Distance
192.6 mi
310 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 38m
★
6 AM
3h 51m
8 AM
4h 16m
10 AM
4h 0m
12 PM
3h 57m
3 PM
4h 1m
5 PM
4h 15m
8 PM
3h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Minnesota, GA
Jesse Yuqui
Decatur, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Minnesota, GA to Decatur, GA covers 192.6 miles and takes about 3h 50m 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 $30.12 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
96.3 miles from Minnesota, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 50m. Total distance: 192.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 50m 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 3h 50m drive with frequent turns across 192.6 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Minnesota, GA to Decatur, GA is easy. At 3h 50m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Minnesota, GA to Decatur, 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 Decatur, 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 right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Terrell Starr Parkway
18
Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville
19
Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
20
Take the exit slight right toward GA 155: Flat Shoals Road, Candler Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
GA 155: Flat Shoals Road, Candler Road
21
Turn sharp left onto Flat Shoals Parkway
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Flat Shoals Parkway
22
Continue on Flat Shoals Road
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Flat Shoals Road
23
Continue on Candler Road
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Candler Road
24
Continue on South Candler Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Candler Street
25
Turn right onto East Howard Avenue
112 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Howard Avenue
26
Turn left onto North Candler Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Candler Street
27
Turn left onto East Ponce de Leon Avenue
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
East Ponce de Leon Avenue
28
Turn left onto East Court Square
226 ft
·
17 sec
·
East Court Square
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 96.3 miles from Minnesota, GA, or about 1h 55m 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 42 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 96.3 miles or 1h 55m 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 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Decatur, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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 192.6 miles and 3h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 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 96.3 mi from Minnesota, GA · 1h 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
96 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 96.3 miles from Minnesota, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Decatur, GA
The final approach into Decatur, 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 Decatur, 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
$30.12 one way
$60.24 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $32.93 | $65.86 |
| premium | $4.70 | $35.65 | $71.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.52 | $85.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.8 | 0 | $20.22 | $9.24 |
| Efficient EV | 48.2 | 0 | $16.85 | $7.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 77 | 0 | $26.96 | $12.33 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
23 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.
Destination
Decatur, GA
Afternoon in Decatur on Friday
Local time
3:31 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
3h 50m 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 Decatur, GA covers 192.6 miles and takes about 3h 50m 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 96.3 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 $30.12 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Minnesota, GA to Decatur, GA is easy. At 3h 50m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Minnesota, GA to Decatur, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Minnesota, GA to Decatur, 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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