Origin
Minnesota, GA
Morning in Minnesota on Monday
Local time
10:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Minnesota, GA to Saint Simon Mills, GA
Drive Time
3h 51m
Distance
172.2 mi
277 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 38m
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6 AM
3h 51m
8 AM
4h 17m
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
Trip Overview
The drive from Minnesota, GA to Saint Simon Mills, GA covers 172.2 miles and takes about 3h 51m 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, Woodmen Road, Tifton Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.56 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
86.1 miles from Minnesota, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 51m drive with frequent turns across 172.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Minnesota, GA to Saint Simon Mills, GA is easy. At 3h 51m 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 Saint Simon Mills, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Funston Doerun Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Woodmen Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tifton Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 7th Street West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 5th Street East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Carswell Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Memorial Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Reynolds Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Funston Doerun Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minnesota, GA and Saint Simon Mills, 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
·
28 sec
·
Funston Doerun Road
3
Turn sharp right
10 mi
·
11 min
4
Turn left onto Woodmen Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Woodmen Road
5
Merge slight right onto Tifton Highway
23 mi
·
33 min
·
Tifton Highway
6
Continue on 7th Street West
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
7th Street West
7
Continue on 5th Street East
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
5th Street East
8
Continue straight
15 mi
·
18 min
9
Continue straight
1.1 mi
·
1 min
10
Continue straight
26 mi
·
32 min
11
Continue straight
25 mi
·
29 min
12
Turn left onto Carswell Avenue
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Carswell Avenue
13
Continue on Memorial Drive
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Memorial Drive
14
Turn straight
459 ft
·
21 sec
15
Merge slight right onto Reynolds Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Reynolds Street
16
Continue on Brunswick Highway
23 mi
·
31 min
·
Brunswick Highway
17
Continue straight
4.8 mi
·
5 min
18
Continue straight
8.4 mi
·
11 min
19
Continue straight
5.2 mi
·
6 min
20
Continue straight
5.7 mi
·
7 min
21
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
22
Continue on South Georgia Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Georgia Parkway
23
Continue straight
9.6 mi
·
14 min
24
Turn right onto Fernando Joseph Torras Causeway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Fernando Joseph Torras Causeway
25
Continue on F. J. Torras Causeway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
F. J. Torras Causeway
26
Keep slight left
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
27
Continue on Sea Island Road
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Sea Island Road
28
Turn left onto Hamilton Road
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Hamilton Road
29
Turn right onto Arthur J. Moore Drive
377 ft
·
17 sec
·
Arthur J. Moore Drive
30
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 86.1 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 80 miles or 1h 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 86.1 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 Saint Simon Mills, 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.
+
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 172.2 miles and 3h 51m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 86.1 mi from Minnesota, GA · 1h 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
86 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
Arriving in Saint Simon Mills, GA
The final approach into Saint Simon Mills, 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 Saint Simon Mills, 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
$27.56 one way
$55.12 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
60 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $30.03 | $60.05 |
| premium | $4.78 | $32.39 | $64.79 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $38.26 | $76.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51.7 | 0 | $18.08 | $8.27 |
| Efficient EV | 43.1 | 0 | $15.07 | $6.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 68.9 | 0 | $24.11 | $11.02 |
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 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.
Destination
Saint Simon Mills, GA
Morning in Saint Simon Mills on Monday
Local time
10:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
90°F
Alma, GA
86 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
28 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 51m 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 Saint Simon Mills, GA covers 172.2 miles and takes about 3h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Funston Doerun Road, Woodmen Road, Tifton Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 86.1 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 $27.56 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 Saint Simon Mills, GA is easy. At 3h 51m 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 Saint Simon Mills, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Minnesota, GA to Saint Simon Mills, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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