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Trip from Minnesota, GA to Rochelle, GA

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Drive Time

1h 24m

Distance

60 mi

97 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 18m ★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 20m

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

Downtown Minnesota, GA, GA

Minnesota, GA

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Downtown Rochelle, GA, GA

Rochelle, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Minnesota, GA to Rochelle, GA covers 60 miles and takes about 1h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on GA 112, Ashburn Highway, Sylvester Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.3 miles on GA 112. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.38 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

30 miles from Minnesota, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 40m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Minnesota, GA to Rochelle, GA covers 60 miles and takes about 1h 24m, 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 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
GA 112 is the longest continuous segment at about 20.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 494 / Funston Doerun Road.

Route Complexity 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Minnesota, GA to Rochelle, GA is easy. At 1h 24m with 49% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

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; at 18.9 miles (East Pine Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 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

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | GA 133

Merge onto GA 133

Merge point - match speed before joining

4
18.9 mi into trip | ~24m in | East Pine Street

Turn right onto East Pine Street

Navigation decision point

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.
4
49.2 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in | GA 90; GA 112 / North Railroad Street

Turn left onto GA 90; GA 112 / North Railroad Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
GA 112 20.3 mi 28m
Ashburn Highway 15.2 mi 21m
Sylvester Road 9.3 mi 13m
GA 133 8.8 mi 10m
East Washington Avenue 3.2 mi 5m
West Washington Street 1.3 mi 2m
South Main Street 1.2 mi 2m
North Railroad Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: GA 112 — 20.3 mi, about 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Minnesota, GA and Rochelle, 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

15 mi · 21 min · Ashburn Highway
Use the straight / left / sharp right lanes.
9

Continue on GA 112

1.3 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street
10

Continue on GA 112

3.2 mi · 5 min · East Washington Avenue
11

Continue on GA 107; GA 112

9.3 mi · 13 min · Sylvester Road
12

Turn left onto GA 90; GA 112

0.3 mi · 34 sec · North Railroad Street
13

Turn right onto GA 112

11 mi · 15 min · GA 112
14

Arrive at destination

GA 112; GA 233

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 30 miles from Minnesota, GA, or about 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.3 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 60 miles or 1h 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 30 miles or 40m 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 11m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rochelle, 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 60 miles and 1h 24m.

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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on GA 112 for about 20.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 30 mi from Minnesota, GA · 40m into the drive

city in and county seat of Dougherty County, Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, GA

30 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

Warner Robins, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 60 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30 miles from Minnesota, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Rochelle, GA

The final approach into Rochelle, 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 Rochelle, 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

$9.38 one way

$18.77 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $10.26 $20.52
premium $4.70 $11.10 $22.21
diesel $5.61 $13.25 $26.49

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$9

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 21 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18 0 $6.30 $2.88
Efficient EV 15 0 $5.25 $2.40
EV Truck/SUV 24 0 $8.40 $3.84

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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 data refreshed 16 minutes from now

Origin

Minnesota, GA

Morning in Minnesota on Wednesday

Local time

6:04 AM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rochelle, GA

Morning in Rochelle on Wednesday

Local time

6:04 AM

EDT

Current temp

89°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

62°F

Albany, GA

30 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

11 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 24m 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 Rochelle, GA covers 60 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are GA 112, Ashburn Highway, Sylvester Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30 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 $9.38 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.
The drive from Minnesota, GA to Rochelle, GA is easy. At 1h 24m with 49% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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; at 18.9 miles (East Pine Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Minnesota, GA to Rochelle, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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