Origin
Minnesota, GA
Late night in Minnesota on Saturday
Local time
2:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
34.9 mi
56 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Minnesota, GA
Jesse Yuqui
Unionville, GA
Minh N
Minnesota, GA to Unionville, GA is 34.9 miles and takes about 51 minutes via Tifton Highway and GA 133, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive primarily within Georgia's Southeast region. Expect a local driving experience with plenty of turns, making it a good option for a quick trip. Since it's under an hour, you can easily fit this into your day without needing an overnight stay. It's a practical choice for connecting these two points without significant time commitment.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 34.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (29%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' so be prepared for frequent changes in direction. With only a 29% highway share, most of your journey will be on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 21.4 miles on Tifton Highway. You'll likely experience varied road conditions as you transition between these local segments and any brief highway portions. The drive will feel more like navigating through communities rather than a continuous highway cruise.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 494 / Funston Doerun Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 51m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow 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 0.2 miles (GA 133): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 32.7 miles (Golden Road West): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn sharp left onto CR 494 / Funston Doerun Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Turn sharp right onto GA 133
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Turn right onto Golden Road West
Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn left onto Union Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Short Street
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tifton Highway | 21.4 mi | 30m |
| GA 133 | 10.2 mi | 11m |
| Golden Road West | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Woodmen Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Golden Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Eason Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Central Avenue South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Funston Doerun Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Minnesota, GA and Unionville, GA.
Start on South Fain Street
Turn sharp left onto CR 494
Turn sharp right onto GA 133
Turn left onto Woodmen Road
Merge onto US 319; GA 35
Turn right onto Golden Road West
At end of road, turn left onto Union Road
Continue on Central Avenue South
Turn right onto Golden Road
Turn left onto Eason Avenue
Turn right onto Short Street
Turn left onto 6th Avenue
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.5 mi from Minnesota, GA · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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.
A short stop after about 34.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 17.5 miles from Minnesota, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Unionville, GA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$5.46 one way
$10.92 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.97 | $11.93 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.46 | $12.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.71 | $15.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.66 | $1.68 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14 | 0 | $4.89 | $2.23 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Minnesota on Saturday
Local time
2:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Unionville on Saturday
Local time
2:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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