How far is Bowdon, GA from Minnesota, GA?

The driving distance from Bowdon, GA to Minnesota, GA is about 199.3 miles (320.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.6 miles (277.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
199.28 mi
03h 24m
Flight
172.6 mi
277.77 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.6 mi
Kilometers
277.77 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.28 mi
Kilometers
320.71 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Minnesota
Thu, Apr 23, 7:41 AM EDT
Return by in Bowdon
Thu, Apr 23, 11:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bowdon
2026-04-23T04:17
Arrive Minnesota
Thu, Apr 23, 7:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bowdon
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cusseta
GA

Consolidated city-county in and county seat of Chattahoochee County, Georgia, United States

From Bowdon
100.2 mi
01h 42m
To Minnesota
99 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bowdon and Minnesota.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bowdon and Minnesota.

  1. 1

    Start on Wedowee Street

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Wedowee Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    18.8 mi · 26 min

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Lagrange Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Lagrange Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Martha Berry Highway

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Martha Berry Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on New Franklin Road

    7.5 mi · 11 min · New Franklin Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Morgan Street

    2847 ft · 1 min · Morgan Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Whitesville Street

    1067 ft · 31 sec · Whitesville Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Hamilton Road

    7.2 mi · 11 min · Hamilton Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit right toward I 185 South: Columbus

    1927 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Chet Atkins Parkway

    41.7 mi · 46 min · Chet Atkins Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27 South, GA 1 South, US 280 East, GA 520 East: Cusseta, Albany

    1259 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Victory Drive

    11.6 mi · 16 min · Victory Drive

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Wall Street

    16 mi · 19 min · Wall Street

  16. 16

    Continue on North Parrott Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · North Parrott Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Columbus Highway

    8 mi · 10 min · Columbus Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    2414 ft · 44 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on Roundtree Drive

    1283 ft · 27 sec · Roundtree Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on Vine Street Northwest

    1493 ft · 34 sec · Vine Street Northwest

  21. 21

    Continue on Rountree Drive Southwest

    2937 ft · 1 min · Rountree Drive Southwest

  22. 22

    Continue on Forrester Drive Southeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Forrester Drive Southeast

  23. 23

    Continue on Albany Highway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Albany Highway

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Highway Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Highway Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Albany Highway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · Albany Highway

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Liberty Expressway

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Liberty Expressway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 133 South, GA 234: Albany, Moultrie, Marine Corps Logistics Base

    824 ft · 23 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on GA 133 South: Marine Corps Logistics Base, Moultrie

    151 m · 16 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on Moultrie Road

    13 mi · 18 min · Moultrie Road

  30. 30

    Turn right

    36 m · 3 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight right

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    2523 ft · 33 sec

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Funston Doerun Road

    819 ft · 29 sec · Funston Doerun Road

  34. 34

    Turn sharp right onto South Fain Street

    8 m · 1 sec · South Fain Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Fain Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowdon and Minnesota.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
35 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chet Atkins Parkway
41.7 mi · 21%
Victory Drive
30.2 mi · 15%
Moultrie Road
21.8 mi · 11%
Wall Street
16 mi · 8%
Albany Highway
14.2 mi · 7%
Liberty Expressway
10.6 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Chet Atkins Parkway

Merge slight left onto Chet Atkins Parkway

41.7 mi · 00h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.7 mi
172.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cusseta
01h 42m from Bowdon
Leave By
10:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bowdon and Sunny near Minnesota.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bowdon to Minnesota?

The road trip is about 199.3 miles (320.7 km) and usually takes 03h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cusseta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.2 miles from Bowdon and 99 miles from Minnesota.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 172.6 miles (277.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.85 one way or $55.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bowdon and Sunny near Minnesota.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bowdon and Minnesota. Straight-line distance: 172.6 mi (277.77 km).

Bowdon

#1 Bowdon

City in Carroll County, Georgia, United States

Population2,089
Coordinates33.5378900, -85.2532800
Altitude329
CountryUnited States
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#2 Minnesota

Minnesota is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.3118500, -83.9101800
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: Wedowee Street (-85.253306, 33.53789)
End: South Fain Street (-83.910149, 31.311878)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 321 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.03 gal
26.62 L · about $27.85
Round trip
$55.69
14.06 gal · 53.24 L
Estimated CO2
62.5 kg one way
Round trip: 125 kg / 276 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.85 $55.69
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.14 $62.27
Premium $4.78 $33.59 $67.18
Diesel $5.62 $39.54 $79.07

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bowdon and Minnesota. The current time is 04:17:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.