Trip from Walthourville, GA to Minnesota, GA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 48m

Distance

166.6 mi

268 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 36m ★

6 AM

3h 49m

8 AM

4h 14m

10 AM

3h 57m

12 PM

3h 55m

3 PM

3h 59m

5 PM

4h 13m

8 PM

3h 41m

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

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Walthourville, GA

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Minnesota, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Walthourville, GA to Minnesota, GA covers 166.6 miles and takes about 3h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 82, Waycross Highway, US 319 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 57.6 miles on US 82. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.05 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

83.3 miles from Walthourville, 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 48m. Total distance: 166.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (65%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 48m highway drive covering 166.6 miles, with most of the trip on US 82 and Waycross Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 57.6 miles on US 82.

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

There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 82 is the longest continuous segment at about 57.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 82 and Waycross Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 84; GA 38 / West Oglethorpe Highway.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 48m 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 (US 84; GA 38 / West Oglethorpe Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 59.4 miles (Albany Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 132.3 miles (US 319; GA 35): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 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 | US 84; GA 38 / West Oglethorpe Highway

Turn right onto US 84; GA 38 / West Oglethorpe Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.

59.4 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in | Albany Avenue

Turn right onto Albany Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

132.3 mi into trip | ~3h in | US 319; GA 35

Take the exit onto US 319; GA 35

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

166.5 mi into trip | ~3h 48m in | CR 494 / Funston Doerun Road

Turn sharp left onto CR 494 / Funston Doerun Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

166.6 mi into trip | ~3h 48m in | South Fain Street

Turn sharp right onto South Fain Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 82	57.6 mi	1h 13m
Waycross Highway	23.8 mi	33m
US 319	23 mi	33m
GA 33	10.2 mi	11m
US 84	9.2 mi	13m
West Oglethorpe Highway	7.3 mi	10m
Albany Highway	6.6 mi	7m
US-84	5.2 mi	6m

Longest stretch: US 82 — 57.6 mi, about 1h 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

147 ft · 11 sec · this road

Turn right onto Slaten Street

93 ft · 6 sec · Slaten Street

Turn right onto US 84; GA 38

7.3 mi · 10 min · West Oglethorpe Highway

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on US 84; GA 38

1.3 mi · 2 min · Cypress Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 25; US 301; GA 23; GA 38

3.2 mi · 3 min · US-84

Continue on US 25; US 301; 23; GA 38

0.6 mi · 42 sec · US 84

Continue on US 25; US 301; 23; GA 38

2.0 mi · 2 min · US-84

Continue on US 25; US 84; US 301; GA 23; GA 38

3.1 mi · 4 min · Savannah Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 25; US 84; US 301; GA 23; GA 38

3.4 mi · 6 min · North 1st Street

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 84; GA 38

1.1 mi · 2 min · Waycross Highway

Continue on US 84; GA 38

3.9 mi · 5 min · South 1st Street

Continue on US 84; GA 38

4.7 mi · 6 min · Waycross Highway

Continue on US 84; GA 38

0.6 mi · 51 sec · South 1st Street

Continue on US 84; GA 38

1.6 mi · 3 min · J. L. Tyre Street

Continue on US 84; GA 38

18 mi · 25 min · Waycross Highway

Continue on US 84; GA 38

5.0 mi · 6 min · US 84; GA 38

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 84; GA 38

0.5 mi · 43 sec · US 84; GA 38

Continue on US 84; GA 38

3.1 mi · 5 min · US 84; GA 38

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto Albany Avenue

4.9 mi · 8 min · Albany Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto Fulford Road

0.5 mi · 49 sec · Fulford Road

Turn left onto US 82; GA 520

3.3 mi · 3 min · South Georgia Parkway

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 82; GA 520

6.6 mi · 7 min · Albany Highway

Continue on US 82; GA 520

3.4 mi · 3 min · US 82; GA 520

Continue on US 82; GA 520

5.1 mi · 6 min · US 82; GA 520

Continue on US 82; GA 520

4.6 mi · 5 min · US 82; GA 520

Continue on US 82; GA 520

4.5 mi · 6 min · US 82; GA 520

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 82; GA 520

21 mi · 24 min · US 82; GA 520

Continue on US 82; GA 520

0.7 mi · 1 min · US 82; GA 520

Continue on US 82; US 129; GA 11; GA 520

1.1 mi · 1 min · US 82; US 129; GA 11; GA 520

Continue on US 82; GA 520

15 mi · 18 min · US 82; GA 520

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 82; US 319; GA 35; GA 520

2.5 mi · 5 min · US 82; US 319; GA 35; GA 520

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit onto US 319; GA 35

173 ft · 10 sec · US 319; GA 35

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto US 319; GA 35

23 mi · 33 min · US 319; GA 35

Turn right onto Woodmen Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Woodmen Road

Turn right onto GA 33; GA 133

10 mi · 11 min · GA 33; GA 133

Turn sharp left onto CR 494

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Funston Doerun Road

Turn sharp right onto South Fain Street

26 ft · 1 sec · South Fain Street

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 83.3 miles from Walthourville, GA, or about 1h 57m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.6 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 37 miles or 54m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 83.3 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 6m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Walthourville, 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 Walthourville, GA

This is one driving day of about 166.6 miles and 3h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Walthourville, 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 US 82 for about 57.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 83.3 mi from Walthourville, GA · 1h 57m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Homerville, GA

83 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

Blackshear, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Homerville, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 83.3 miles from Walthourville, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

E41 Coffee & Burgers

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tifton, Georgia

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 130.9

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12293964100

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

7 Brew Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tifton, Georgia

Later in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 130.9

Hours: 5:30 am–11 pm

+14793589274

Visit website

E41 Coffee & Burgers

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 130.9

Tifton, Georgia

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12293964100

Visit website

Dunkin'

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10

Hinesville, Georgia

Hours: 4:30 am–10 pm

+19123327626

Visit website

7 Brew Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 130.9

Tifton, Georgia

Hours: 5:30 am–11 pm

+14793589274

Visit website

Beans & Strings

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 154.7

Moultrie, Georgia

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12299850093

Later in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 130.9

Tifton, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Fulwood Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 130.9

Tifton, Georgia

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12293913863

Visit website

Tifton Terminal Railway Museum

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 130.9

Tifton, Georgia

Hours: Closed

+12292565415

ABAC's Georgia Museum of Agriculture

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 130.9

Tifton, Georgia

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+12293915205

Visit website

Southern Forest World

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 59.5

Waycross, Georgia

Hours: 9 am–2 pm

+19122854056

Visit website

Main Street Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 154.7

Moultrie, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$26.05 one way

$52.11 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 58 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$28.49	$56.97
premium	$4.70	$30.83	$61.67
diesel	$5.61	$36.78	$73.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 58.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	50	$17.49	$8.00
Efficient EV	41.7	$14.58	$6.66
EV Truck/SUV	66.6	$23.32	$10.66

Gas CO2

58 kg

EV CO2

19 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

Walthourville, GA

Morning in Walthourville on Saturday

Local time

10:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Minnesota, GA

Morning in Minnesota on Saturday

Local time

10:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

55°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

3 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

3h 48m 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 Walthourville, GA to Minnesota, GA covers 166.6 miles and takes about 3h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 82, Waycross Highway, US 319. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 83.3 miles from Walthourville, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.05 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.

This is a straightforward 3h 48m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The route from Walthourville, GA to Minnesota, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

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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Trip from Walthourville, GA to Minnesota, GA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Minnesota, GA

Nearby Places

E41 Coffee & Burgers

7 Brew Coffee

E41 Coffee & Burgers

Dunkin'

7 Brew Coffee

Beans & Strings

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

EVgo Charging Station

Circle K Charging Station

Circle K Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Fulwood Park

Tifton Terminal Railway Museum

ABAC's Georgia Museum of Agriculture

Southern Forest World

Main Street Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Walthourville, GA

Minnesota, GA

Same local time

3 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 48m on the road

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