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Trip from Savannah, GA to Minnesota, GA

Drive Time

4h 49m

Distance

223.9 mi

360 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$36

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 36m ★
6 AM
4h 50m
8 AM
5h 17m
10 AM
4h 59m
12 PM
4h 56m
3 PM
5h 0m
5 PM
5h 15m
8 PM
4h 42m

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

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Downtown Savannah, GA, GA

Savannah, GA

Dominik Gryzbon

Downtown Minnesota, GA, GA

Minnesota, GA

Jesse Yuqui

Trip Overview

The drive from Savannah, GA to Minnesota, GA covers 223.9 miles and takes about 4h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, Eastman Road, Sylvester Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 85.6 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.83 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

111.9 miles from Savannah, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 10m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Savannah, GA to Minnesota, GA covers 223.9 miles and takes about 4h 49m, 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 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 85.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near US 80; GA 25 Connector; GA 26 / Collins Street.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 223.9 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: at 1.9 miles (US 80; GA 25 Connector; GA 26 / Collins Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 24 key points

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

6
1.9 mi into trip | ~3m in | US 80; GA 25 Connector; GA 26 / Collins Street

Turn left onto US 80; GA 25 Connector; GA 26 / Collins Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
7
3 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the exit toward I 16, US 17 North: Macon, Savannah

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 16, US 17 North: Macon, Savannah
8
3.2 mi into trip | ~5m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 16 West: Macon

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 16 West: Macon
6
89.1 mi into trip | ~1h 38m in

Take the exit toward US 221, GA 56: Soperton

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

Exit 78 Toward US 221, GA 56: Soperton
6
223.8 mi into trip | ~4h 49m in | South Fain Street

Turn sharp right onto South Fain Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway 85.6 mi 1h 32m
Eastman Road 37.5 mi 51m
Sylvester Road 15.2 mi 21m
Abbeville Highway 13.7 mi 18m
East Main Street 10.6 mi 15m
South Isabella Street 9.8 mi 13m
GA 112 9.6 mi 13m
West Ashley Street 9.3 mi 12m
Longest stretch: Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway — 85.6 mi, about 1h 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

145 ft · 13 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto North Fahm Street

72 ft · 6 sec · North Fahm Street
3

Turn right onto West Bay Street

1.8 mi · 2 min · West Bay Street
4

Turn left onto US 80; GA 25 Connector; GA 26

360 ft · 7 sec · Collins Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
5

Continue on US 80; GA 25 Connector; GA 26

455 ft · 9 sec · Augusta Avenue
6

Take the ramp onto US 80; GA 25 Connector; GA 26

0.2 mi · 24 sec · US 80; GA 25 Connector; GA 26
Toward GA 21 South
7

Merge onto I 516; US 80; GA 21; GA 25; GA 26

0.8 mi · 1 min · William F. Lynes Parkway
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 19 sec
Toward I 16, US 17 North: Macon, Savannah Use the slight right lane.
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward I 16 West: Macon Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10

Merge onto I 16

86 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 78 Toward US 221, GA 56: Soperton
12

Turn left onto US 221; GA 56

6.4 mi · 8 min · US 221; GA 56
Use the right lane.
13

Turn right onto GA 46

0.5 mi · 1 min · Metter Road
14

Continue on GA 46

38 mi · 51 min · Eastman Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Continue on GA 46

0.9 mi · 1 min · 5th Avenue
16

Turn left onto US 23; US 341 Business; GA 27 Business; GA 87; GA 117

0.4 mi · 56 sec · Oak Street
17

Turn right onto GA 87; GA 117

1.1 mi · 2 min · Griffin Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
18

Continue on GA 87; GA 117

0.9 mi · 1 min · Rhine Highway
Use the straight lane.
19

Turn right onto GA 87

14 mi · 18 min · Abbeville Highway
20

Turn right onto US 280; GA 30

2.5 mi · 3 min · Rhine-Abbeville Highway
21

Continue on US 280; GA 30

11 mi · 15 min · East Main Street
22

Turn left onto GA 112; GA 233

0.9 mi · 1 min · Ashley Street
23

Continue on GA 112

9.6 mi · 13 min · GA 112
24

At end of road, turn left onto GA 90; GA 112

0.3 mi · 34 sec · North Railroad Street
25

At end of road, turn right onto GA 112

9.3 mi · 12 min · West Ashley Street
26

Continue on GA 107; GA 112

3.2 mi · 5 min · East Washington Avenue
27

Continue on GA 32; GA 112

1.3 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street
28

Continue on GA 112

15 mi · 21 min · Sylvester Road
29

Turn straight onto GA 33; GA 112

1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
30

Turn right onto East Pine Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · East Pine Street
31

Turn left onto GA 112

9.8 mi · 13 min · South Isabella Street
32

Turn slight left

129 ft · 4 sec
33

Turn left

118 ft · 3 sec
34

Keep slight right at fork onto GA 133

8.4 mi · 9 min · GA 133
35

Continue on GA 133

0.5 mi · 32 sec · GA 133
36

Turn right onto CR 494

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Funston Doerun Road
37

Turn sharp right onto South Fain Street

26 ft · 1 sec · South Fain Street
38

Arrive at destination

South Fain Street

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 111.9 miles from Savannah, GA, or about 2h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.6 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 80 miles or 1h 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 111.9 miles or 2h 10m 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 53m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Savannah, 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 Savannah, GA

This is one driving day of about 223.9 miles and 4h 49m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Savannah, 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 Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway for about 85.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 111.9 mi from Savannah, GA · 2h 10m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Warner Robins, GA

112 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lake City, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 111.9 miles from Savannah, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 85.6 miles.

Arriving in Minnesota, GA

The final approach into Minnesota, 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 Minnesota, GA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Fort Pulaski National Monument

Fort Pulaski National Monument

National Monument

For much of the 19th century, masonry fortifications were the United States’ main defense against overseas enemies. However, during the Civil War, new technology proved its superiority over these fort...

10 mi from route ~26 min detour $10
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$35.83 one way

$71.67 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 78 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $39.04 $78.08
premium $4.78 $42.12 $84.24
diesel $5.64 $49.74 $99.49

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$36

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$61–$86

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 78.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 67.2 0 $23.51 $10.75
Efficient EV 56 0 $19.59 $8.96
EV Truck/SUV 89.6 1 $31.35 $14.33

Gas CO2

78 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 3 days ago

Origin

Savannah, GA

Morning in Savannah on Monday

Local time

8:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Minnesota, GA

Morning in Minnesota on Monday

Local time

8:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

91°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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 49m 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 Savannah, GA to Minnesota, GA covers 223.9 miles and takes about 4h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, Eastman Road, Sylvester Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 111.9 miles from Savannah, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.83 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 demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 223.9 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (US 80; GA 25 Connector; GA 26 / Collins Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Savannah, GA to Minnesota, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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