Trip from Minnesota, GA to Walnut Grove, GA

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

3h 57m

Distance

191.1 mi

307 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 44m ★

6 AM

3h 57m

8 AM

4h 23m

10 AM

4h 6m

12 PM

4h 4m

3 PM

4h 8m

5 PM

4h 22m

8 PM

3h 49m

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

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Minnesota, GA

Jesse Yuqui

Walnut Grove, GA

Alexas Fotos

Trip Overview

The drive from Minnesota, GA to Walnut Grove, GA covers 191.1 miles and takes about 3h 57m 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, Larry Justice Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 80.1 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.88 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

95.5 miles from Minnesota, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 57m. Total distance: 191.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 57m highway drive covering 191.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and Cordele Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 80.1 miles on I 75.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 31 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 80.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Cordele Road. 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 Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 191.1 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 47.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 107 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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

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

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

145.9 mi into trip | ~2h 51m in

Take the exit toward GA 36: Jackson, Barnesville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 201 Toward GA 36: Jackson, Barnesville

146.1 mi into trip | ~2h 51m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Georgia Diagnostic Prison

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / slight right lanes. Toward Georgia Diagnostic Prison

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Minnesota, GA and Walnut Grove, GA, road signs point toward Barnesville and Georgia Diagnostic Prison.

Barnesville

145.9 mi in | ~2h 51m

Georgia Diagnostic Prison

146.1 mi in | ~2h 51m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 75	80.1 mi	1h 25m
Cordele Road	26.4 mi	36m
Larry Justice Highway	15.9 mi	17m
GA 112	9.8 mi	13m
GA 133	8.8 mi	10m
Covington Street	8.2 mi	11m
State Route 36	8.2 mi	11m
Barnesville-Jackson Road	7.3 mi	10m

Longest stretch: I 75 — 80.1 mi, about 1h 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Minnesota, GA and Walnut Grove, GA.

Start on South Fain Street

26 ft · 8 sec · South Fain Street

Turn sharp left onto CR 494

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Funston Doerun Road

Merge onto GA 133

8.8 mi · 10 min · GA 133

Turn right

192 ft · 3 sec

Turn straight onto GA 112

9.8 mi · 13 min · GA 112

Turn right onto East Pine Street

0.1 mi · 25 sec · East Pine Street

Turn left onto GA 33

1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

Use the straight lane.

Continue on GA 33; GA 112

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Ashburn Highway

Turn left onto GA 33

26 mi · 36 min · Cordele Road

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn left onto US 41; GA 7

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 41; GA 7

Use the left lane.

Turn left

0.4 mi · 1 min

Toward GA 300 North Use the left lane.

Merge onto GA 300

1.6 mi · 2 min · GA 300

Use the straight lane.

Turn left

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward I-75 North: Macon Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 75

57 mi · 1 hr 1 min · I 75

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 475

16 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

Exit 156 Toward I 475 North: Atlanta Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 75

23 mi · 24 min · I 75

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Exit 201 Toward GA 36: Jackson, Barnesville Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

138 ft · 3 sec

Toward Georgia Diagnostic Prison Use the straight / left / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto GA 36

7.3 mi · 10 min · Barnesville-Jackson Road

Continue on GA 36

1.0 mi · 2 min · South Mulberry Street

Turn right onto US 23; GA 16; GA 36; GA 42

0.3 mi · 45 sec · East 3rd Street

Turn left onto GA 36

8.2 mi · 11 min · Covington Street

Use the left lane.

Enter roundabout onto GA 36

77 ft · 1 sec · GA 36

Continue on GA 36

4.7 mi · 6 min · GA 36

Enter roundabout onto GA 36

96 ft · 2 sec · State Route 36

Continue on GA 36

8.2 mi · 11 min · State Route 36

Continue on GA 36

1.8 mi · 2 min · Highway 36

Turn right onto GA 36

2.5 mi · 4 min · Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior Avenue

Use the left lane.

Continue on GA 142

5.8 mi · 8 min · John R. Williams Highway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on GA 81

5.1 mi · 7 min · GA 81

Use the straight / right lanes.

Arrive at destination

GA 81

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 95.5 miles from Minnesota, GA, or about 1h 57m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.1 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 42 miles or 56m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 95.5 miles or 1h 57m 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 7m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Walnut Grove, GA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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.

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 191.1 miles and 3h 57m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 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 80.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 95.5 mi from Minnesota, GA · 1h 57m into the drive

county seat of Butts County, Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jackson, GA

96 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

Ashburn, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ohio, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 95.5 miles from Minnesota, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80.1 miles.

Arriving in Walnut Grove, GA

The final approach into Walnut Grove, 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 Walnut Grove, 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

$29.88 one way

$59.77 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 67 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$32.68	$65.35
premium	$4.70	$35.37	$70.74
diesel	$5.61	$42.19	$84.38

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 66.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	57.3	$20.07	$9.17
Efficient EV	47.8	$16.72	$7.64
EV Truck/SUV	76.4	$26.75	$12.23

Gas CO2

67 kg

EV CO2

22 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

Late night in Minnesota on Friday

Local time

1:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Walnut Grove, GA

Late night in Walnut Grove on Friday

Local time

1:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Jackson, GA

96 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

3h 57m 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 Walnut Grove, GA covers 191.1 miles and takes about 3h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 75, Cordele Road, Larry Justice Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 95.5 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 $29.88 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.

Between Minnesota, GA and Walnut Grove, GA, road signs point toward Barnesville and Georgia Diagnostic Prison.

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