Trip from Minnesota, GA to Elberton, GA

Drive Time

5h 9m

Distance

241.2 mi

388 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$39

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 56m ★

6 AM

5h 9m

8 AM

5h 36m

10 AM

5h 19m

12 PM

5h 16m

3 PM

5h 20m

5 PM

5h 35m

8 PM

5h 1m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Minnesota, GA

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Elberton, GA

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Trip Overview

Spanning 241.2 miles across Georgia, this trip from Minnesota to Elberton typically takes about 5 hours and 9 minutes of driving time. Because the route is categorized as a turn-heavy local drive, it functions best as a focused one-day journey rather than an overnight excursion. You should budget approximately $39 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Navigating through the Southeast, you will transition from I-75 onto state routes like Cordele Road and Eatonton Highway. It is a straightforward trip if you prefer a mix of interstate speed and regional backroads, making it a manageable day out for those comfortable with local driving.

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

120.6 miles from Minnesota, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 27m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a varied experience behind the wheel, as this route is only 38% highway. You will start with the most efficient portion of the trip, covering a longest stretch of 57.1 miles on I-75 before transitioning to the more technical, turn-heavy sections. Once you exit the interstate, the drive shifts significantly toward local roads that require more active attention. The personality of the route changes from a fast-paced interstate grind to a winding, slower-paced local trek. Be prepared to navigate frequent turns as you make your way toward Elberton.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 51 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 57.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 47.6 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 241.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 47.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 107 miles (I 75; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 114.7 miles (GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 28 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

47.6 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in

Turn left toward GA 300 North

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward GA 300 North

107 mi into trip | ~2h 9m in | I 75; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 75; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway toward I 75 North: Macon, Savannah

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward I 75 North: Macon, Savannah

114.7 mi into trip | ~2h 18m in | GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway

Take the exit onto GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway toward I 16 East: Savannah

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 165 Toward I 16 East: Savannah

115.4 mi into trip | ~2h 19m in | GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway toward US 129, GA 11, GA 49

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward US 129, GA 11, GA 49

203 mi into trip | ~4h 20m in | US 129; US 441; GA 15

Take the exit onto US 129; US 441; GA 15 toward US 129 North, US 441 North, US 78 East, GA 10 East, GA 10 Loop

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward US 129 North, US 441 North, US 78 East,...

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Minnesota, GA to Elberton, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Savannah along the way.

Savannah

107 mi in | ~2h 9m | via I 75; GA 540

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 75	57.1 mi	1h 1m
Cordele Road	26.4 mi	36m
Eatonton Highway	21.3 mi	29m
Colbert-Comer Road	20.8 mi	26m
Macon Highway	12.1 mi	17m
Gray Highway	10.7 mi	14m
GA 112	9.8 mi	13m
Fall Line Freeway	9.4 mi	11m

Longest stretch: I 75 — 57.1 mi, about 1h 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Minnesota, GA and Elberton, GA.

Start on South Fain Street

26 ft · 8 sec · South Fain Street

Turn sharp left onto CR 494

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Funston Doerun Road

Merge onto GA 133

8.8 mi · 10 min · GA 133

Turn right

192 ft · 3 sec

Turn straight onto GA 112

9.8 mi · 13 min · GA 112

Turn right onto East Pine Street

0.1 mi · 25 sec · East Pine Street

Turn left onto GA 33

1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

Use the straight lane.

Continue on GA 33; GA 112

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Ashburn Highway

Turn left onto GA 33

26 mi · 36 min · Cordele Road

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn left onto US 41; GA 7

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 41; GA 7

Use the left lane.

Turn left

0.4 mi · 1 min

Toward GA 300 North Use the left lane.

Merge onto GA 300

1.6 mi · 2 min · GA 300

Use the straight lane.

Turn left

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward I-75 North: Macon Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 75

57 mi · 1 hr 1 min · I 75

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 75; GA 540

7.6 mi · 8 min · Fall Line Freeway

Toward I 75 North: Macon, Savannah Use the straight lane.

Take the exit onto GA 540

0.7 mi · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

Exit 165 Toward I 16 East: Savannah Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto GA 540

1.1 mi · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

Toward US 129, GA 11, GA 49 Use the left lane.

At end of road, turn left onto US 129; GA 11; GA 49; GA 540

0.3 mi · 40 sec · North Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 129; GA 11; GA 49

11 mi · 13 min · Gray Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto US 129; GA 11; GA 18; GA 22

5.1 mi · 6 min · Gray Bypass

Use the left lane.

Enter roundabout onto US 129; GA 44

333 ft · 4 sec · Eatonton Highway

Continue on US 129; GA 44

21 mi · 29 min · Eatonton Highway

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on US 129; GA 44

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Gray Highway

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto US 129; US 441; GA 24

4.5 mi · 6 min · James Marshall Bypass

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 24

3.8 mi · 5 min · Madison Road

Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 24

1.5 mi · 2 min · Madison Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 24

0.5 mi · 40 sec · Madison Road Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 129; US 441; 24

2.9 mi · 3 min · Madison Road

Continue on US 129; US 441; 24

2.2 mi · 2 min · Madison Highway

Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 24

1.3 mi · 1 min · US 129; US 441; GA 24

Turn right onto Seven Islands Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Seven Islands Road

Turn left onto Bethany Church Road

2.6 mi · 3 min · Bethany Church Road

Turn straight onto Bethany Road

3.7 mi · 5 min · Bethany Road

Turn right onto US 129 Bypass; US 441 Bypass; 24 Bypass

2.6 mi · 3 min · Madison Bypass

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 24

7.8 mi · 10 min · Athens Highway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 24

9.6 mi · 13 min · Macon Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 24

2.6 mi · 3 min · Watkinsville Bypass

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 15

2.5 mi · 3 min · Macon Highway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit onto US 129; US 441; GA 15

0.5 mi · 32 sec · US 129; US 441; GA 15

Toward US 129 North, US 441 North, US 78 East, GA 10 East, GA 10 Loop Use the right lane.

Merge onto US 29; US 78; US 129; US 441; GA 8; GA 10 Loop; GA 15

5.9 mi · 7 min · Outer Loop 10

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 29; GA 8

1.2 mi · 1 min · US 29; GA 8

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto GA 72

2.7 mi · 3 min · Hull Road

Use the right lane.

Continue on GA 72

4.6 mi · 6 min · Hull Colbert Road

Continue on GA 72

1.2 mi · 1 min · Third Avenue

Continue on GA 72

21 mi · 26 min · Colbert-Comer Road

Continue on SR 17; SR 72

1.2 mi · 1 min · College Avenue

Turn left

92 ft · 11 sec

Turn left

176 ft · 17 sec

Turn left

291 ft · 22 sec

Turn left

24 ft · 1 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Since this is a single-day commitment, aim to depart early to account for the slower pace of the turn-heavy local roads. You only need to plan for one dedicated stop to keep your energy up during the five-hour trek. Keep in mind that while the interstate portion is straightforward, the local highway segments demand more focus, so stay alert for changing speed limits. Since fuel costs are estimated at $39, fill up before you leave the interstate to avoid potential price hikes in more rural areas. Leveraging the flexibility of a one-day schedule allows you to pace your single stop whenever you feel you need a break from the winding roads.

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 120.6 miles from Minnesota, GA, or about 2h 27m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.1 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 80 miles or 1h 40m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 120.6 miles or 2h 27m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 12m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Elberton, 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 241.2 miles and 5h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 I 75 for about 57.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 120.6 mi from Minnesota, GA · 2h 27m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Inman Mills, SC

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

Clio, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dadeville, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 120.6 miles from Minnesota, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Elberton, GA

The final approach into Elberton, 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 Elberton, 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

$38.60 one way

$77.20 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 84 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$42.06	$84.12
premium	$4.78	$45.37	$90.74
diesel	$5.64	$53.59	$107.17

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$39

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$64–$89

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 84.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	72.4	0	$25.33	$11.58
Efficient EV	60.3	0	$21.10	$9.65
EV Truck/SUV	96.5	1	$33.77	$15.44

Gas CO2

84 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Minnesota, GA

Night in Minnesota on Sunday

Local time

9:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

91°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Elberton, GA

Night in Elberton on Sunday

Local time

9:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°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

29 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

5h 9m 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 Elberton, GA covers 241.2 miles and takes about 5h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 75, Cordele Road, Eatonton Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 120.6 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 $38.60 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.

On the drive from Minnesota, GA to Elberton, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Savannah along the way.

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Trip from Minnesota, GA to Elberton, GA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Elberton, GA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Minnesota, GA

Elberton, GA

Same local time

29 degrees cooler at arrival

5h 9m on the road

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