The drive from Minnesota, GA to Monroe, GA covers 197.7 miles and takes about 4h 11m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, Cordele Road, Maddux Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 66.2 miles on I 75.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.92 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
98.9 miles from Minnesota, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 11m. Total distance: 197.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Minnesota, GA to Monroe, GA covers 197.7 miles and takes about 4h 11m, 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 33 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 66.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 494 / Funston Doerun Road.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 197.7 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: near the start (CR 494 / Funston Doerun Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 19 miles (GA 33 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 47.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 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
6
19 mi into trip|~24m in|GA 33 / South Main Street
Turn left onto GA 33 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
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
8
107 mi into trip|~2h 9m in|I 475 / Larry Justice Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 475 / Larry Justice Highway toward I 475 North: Atlanta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 156
Toward I 475 North: Atlanta
8
132 mi into trip|~2h 36m in
Take the exit toward GA 83: Forsyth, Monticello
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 187
Toward GA 83: Forsyth, Monticello
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 Monroe, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Monticello along the way.
Monticello
132 mi in|~2h 36m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
66.2 mi
1h 10m
Cordele Road
26.4 mi
36m
Maddux Street
23.2 mi
32m
Cabiness Road
18.6 mi
25m
Larry Justice Highway
15.9 mi
17m
GA 112
9.8 mi
13m
GA 133
8.8 mi
10m
State Route 11
7.1 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 66.2 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minnesota, GA and Monroe, 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
8.8 mi·10 min·GA 133
4
Turn right
192 ft·3 sec
5
Turn straight onto GA 112
9.8 mi·13 min·GA 112
6
Turn right onto East Pine Street
0.1 mi·25 sec·East Pine Street
7
Turn left onto GA 33
1.2 mi·2 min·South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on GA 33; GA 112
0.1 mi·14 sec·Ashburn Highway
9
Turn left onto GA 33
26 mi·36 min·Cordele Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Turn left onto US 41; GA 7
0.9 mi·1 min·US 41; GA 7
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward GA 300 NorthUse the left lane.
12
Merge onto GA 300
1.6 mi·2 min·GA 300
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward I-75 North: MaconUse the left lane.
14
Merge onto I 75
57 mi·1 hr 1 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 475
16 mi·17 min·Larry Justice Highway
Exit 156Toward I 475 North: AtlantaUse the slight left lane.
16
Merge onto I 75
9.1 mi·9 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 187Toward GA 83: Forsyth, MonticelloUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn right
145 ft·3 sec
19
Turn right onto GA 83
19 mi·25 min·Cabiness Road
20
Continue on GA 83
5.4 mi·7 min·GA 83
21
Continue on GA 83
0.9 mi·1 min·Forsyth Street
22
Turn left onto Church Street
0.2 mi·39 sec·Church Street
23
Turn left onto GA 11
394 ft·13 sec·West Greene Street
24
Continue on GA 11
105 ft·3 sec·West Greene Street
25
Continue on GA 11
0.4 mi·52 sec·College Street
26
Turn slight left onto GA 11
23 mi·32 min·Maddux Street
27
Enter roundabout onto GA 11
100 ft·1 sec·State Route 11
28
Continue on GA 11
7.1 mi·9 min·State Route 11
Use the straight lane.
29
Continue on GA 11
1.2 mi·1 min·Social Circle Bypass
30
Continue on GA 11
5.7 mi·8 min·North Cherokee Road
31
Enter roundabout onto GA 11
119 ft·2 sec·GA 11
32
Continue on GA 11
2.6 mi·5 min·GA 11
Use the straight lane.
33
Arrive at destination
GA 11
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 98.9 miles from Minnesota, GA, or about 2h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.2 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 43 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 98.9 miles or 2h 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Monroe, 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 197.7 miles and 4h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 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 66.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 98.9 mi from Minnesota, GA
· 2h 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.
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where many different American Indian cultures occupied this land for thousands of years. American...
8 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 109.1
Caution: River Trail periodically closed under I-16
Park Closure: BOARDWALK CLOSED along the River Trail
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
59.3
0
$20.76
$9.49
Efficient EV
49.4
0
$17.30
$7.91
EV Truck/SUV
79.1
0
$27.68
$12.65
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 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
Afternoon
in Minnesota on Friday
Local time
3:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Monroe, GA
Afternoon
in Monroe on Friday
Local time
3:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Jackson, GA
99 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
6 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
4h 11m 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 Monroe, GA covers 197.7 miles and takes about 4h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Cordele Road, Maddux Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 98.9 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 $30.92 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 197.7 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 494 / Funston Doerun Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 19 miles (GA 33 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 47.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Minnesota, GA to Monroe, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Monticello along the way.
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.
