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Trip from Tifton, GA to Minnesota, GA

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

41m

Distance

35.6 mi

57 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 38m ★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m

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

city in and the county seat of Tift County, Georgia, United States

Tifton, GA

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Downtown Minnesota, GA, GA

Minnesota, GA

Jesse Yuqui

Trip Overview

The drive from Tifton, GA to Minnesota, GA covers 35.6 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on 7th Street East, Woodmen Road, Funston Doerun Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.57 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

0 planned breaks

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

17.8 miles from Tifton, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 20m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 41m drive with frequent turns across 35.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
7th Street East 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 Tifton, GA to Minnesota, GA is easy. At 41m 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 Tifton, GA to Minnesota, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
7th Street East
Woodmen Road
Funston Doerun Road
South Fain Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: 7th Street East — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on 5th Street East

0.1 mi · 22 sec · 5th Street East
2

Continue on 7th Street East

1.0 mi · 2 min · 7th Street East
3

Take the exit slight left

174 ft · 11 sec
4

Turn left

23 mi · 33 min
5

Turn right onto Woodmen Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Woodmen Road
6

Turn right

10 mi · 11 min
7

Turn sharp left onto Funston Doerun Road

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Funston Doerun Road
8

Turn sharp right onto South Fain Street

26 ft · 1 sec · South Fain Street
9

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 17.8 miles from Tifton, GA, or about 20m 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 35.6 miles or 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 17.8 miles or 20m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 35m

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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Have your navigation ready before leaving Tifton, GA.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Tifton, GA

This is one driving day of about 35.6 miles and 41m.

At 35.6 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 17.8 mi from Tifton, GA · 20m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Moultrie, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Omega, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.8 miles from Tifton, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Minnesota, GA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Minnesota, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.57 one way

$11.13 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $6.09 $12.17
premium $4.70 $6.59 $13.18
diesel $5.61 $7.86 $15.72

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 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 10.7 0 $3.74 $1.71
Efficient EV 8.9 0 $3.11 $1.42
EV Truck/SUV 14.2 0 $4.98 $2.28

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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Tifton, GA

Evening in Tifton on Wednesday

Local time

7:37 PM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Minnesota, GA

Evening in Minnesota on Wednesday

Local time

7:37 PM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

1 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

41m 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 Tifton, GA to Minnesota, GA covers 35.6 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 7th Street East, Woodmen Road, Funston Doerun Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.8 miles from Tifton, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.57 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Tifton, GA to Minnesota, GA is easy. At 41m 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 Tifton, GA to Minnesota, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Tifton, GA to Minnesota, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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