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Trip from Minnesota, GA to Rossville, GA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

5h 50m

Distance

304.2 mi

489 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$48

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
5h 38m ★
6 AM
5h 51m
8 AM
6h 17m
10 AM
6h 0m
12 PM
5h 57m
3 PM
6h 1m
5 PM
6h 16m
8 PM
5h 43m

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

Jesse Yuqui

Trip Overview

The drive from Minnesota, GA to Rossville, GA covers 304.2 miles and takes about 5h 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 $47.57 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

152.1 miles from Minnesota, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 55m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 50m drive with frequent turns across 304.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 5h 50m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Minnesota, GA to Rossville, 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 Rossville, 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 left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

23 mi · 28 min · I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
18

Keep slight right to continue on Horace E Tate Freeway

7.2 mi · 8 min · Horace E Tate Freeway
19

Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

11 mi · 12 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
20

Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

82 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
21

Take the exit slight right toward GA 2: Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe

0.3 mi · 38 sec · GA 2: Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe
22

Merge slight right onto Battlefield Parkway

6.4 mi · 7 min · Battlefield Parkway
23

Take the exit straight

404 ft · 11 sec
24

Merge slight left onto Lafayette Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Lafayette Road
25

Continue on Chickamauga Avenue

1.7 mi · 2 min · Chickamauga Avenue
26

Turn left

75 ft · 5 sec
27

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 152.1 miles from Minnesota, GA, or about 2h 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 67 miles or 1h 17m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 152.1 miles or 2h 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 4h 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rossville, 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 304.2 miles and 5h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 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 152.1 mi from Minnesota, GA · 2h 55m into the drive

capital city of Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Atlanta, GA

152 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

Fort Valley, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 67 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Atlanta, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 152.1 miles from Minnesota, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Rossville, GA

The final approach into Rossville, 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 Rossville, 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

$47.57 one way

$95.14 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 106 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $52.01 $104.03
premium $4.70 $56.30 $112.60
diesel $5.61 $67.16 $134.33

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$48

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$73–$98

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 106.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 91.3 1 $31.94 $14.60
Efficient EV 76.1 0 $26.62 $12.17
EV Truck/SUV 121.7 1 $42.59 $19.47

Gas CO2

106 kg

EV CO2

36 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 15, 2026

Origin

Minnesota, GA

Night in Minnesota on Wednesday

Local time

10:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rossville, GA

Night in Rossville on Wednesday

Local time

10:06 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

26 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 50m 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 Rossville, GA covers 304.2 miles and takes about 5h 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 152.1 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 $47.57 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 straightforward 5h 50m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Minnesota, GA to Rossville, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Minnesota, GA to Rossville, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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